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been on Prevacid 30mg twice a day for several years

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been on Prevacid 30mg twice a day for several years

by cindy45, Jun 30, 2002 12:00AM

Tags: reflux, esophagitis, endoscopy, gerd, pain, procedure, years, Reflux Esophagitis

I've been taking Prevacid 30mg twice a day for several years for what was diagnosed as GERD. A new family practice MD and my pharmacist is questioning my long-term use and dosage of Prevacid. I've tried to decrease to 30mg once a day, but had severe heartburn. The new MD suggested an endoscopy. Does that sound like a reasonable place to start in order to get some medical answers? I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

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by Soccermom, Jun 30, 2002 12:00AM

To: Cindy45

Hi Cindy,welcome.

My gastro doc. perscribed Nexium (a ppi just like prevacid) after my endoscopy for "irritation" .  I recently took myself off it because of the severe side effects of PPI's that I have read on this forum.

After "surviving" a lathroscopic gallbladder removal and going through 5 mos. of pain afterwards I finally took myself off the Nexium. I am happy to say, I have had NO pain as of Thursday, it's now Sunday.(stopped last Monday)

Before this, I was feeling pretty bad.  Yes, you should have the endoscopy but make sure that you have a good Dr. that is not going to put you on Meds and forget about you like mine did.  You should see someone who will keep a close eye on your symptoms and listen to you!  Good luck..

Soccermom..

by catwoman2965, Jun 30, 2002 12:00AM

I can only say that I had an endoscopy, and it was a pretty simple procedure. I had been having mild stomach discomfort, bloating, some burning, burping, etc. The actual procedure took about 25 minutes from start to finish, and I was out and did not feel or remember anything. I don't know what your symptoms are, but I turned out to have a small polyp in my duodenum, which I then had removed at a later date via ERCP. I wasn't so worried about the actual procedure, but the anasthesia, which was not a problem. Generally they put you out for the procedure, and then once you wake up, observe you for an hour or so, and then let you go home. The only thing I couldn't do was drive home, but other than being a little sleepy I was fine. I was able to eat within a couple hours after having it done. Good luck!

by Lynn28, Jul 01, 2002 12:00AM

Yes, have the endoscopy. It sounds like you have a good MD.

by Bootch, Jul 09, 2002 12:00AM

To: Cindy 45

I had an endoscopy for GERD. I am taking Nexium. The endoscopy will also tell if you have Barretts esophagus. If you find it hard to swallow I would suggest an endoscopy.

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