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First Time PPI (AcipHex) User - Advice Needed

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jasonmcadams
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Posted 5/5/2011 8:59 PM (GMT -7)
I've been reading a lot that these PPIs often have undesirable symptoms in some people. Do any of you have experience with AcipHex? I took my first one about 3 hours ago, but there is no relief yet. I still have chest pain (dull ache under my left breast area that radiates to my ribs, shoulder, and down my left arm) and a bit of stomach uneasiness. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
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Tinlou
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Posted 5/6/2011 8:17 AM (GMT -7)
It is most likely too soon to tell if it is working yet or not. Give it at least a few days. I like zegerid because it seems to work the fastest for me but you should get some relief withing 24 hours.
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mock turtle
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Posted 5/6/2011 2:14 PM (GMT -7)
PPIs... like aciphex, can do some good and are like a fire extinguisher in an emergency, but long tem one has to be careful because of the potential for loss of bone mass (calcium malabsorption issues) vitamin b12 deficiency and a very very slight increase in risk for lung and intestinal infection.

having said that i used PPIs with good result for awhile until some side effects including muscle cramps, light headedness and more, caused me to take a break and use some alternative strategies for awhile

like tinlou said above it takes time for the PPIs to take effect. sometimes several days for onset of best effectiveness,,,, where as the H2 antihistamines will lower stomach acid usually on the frst pill,,, but in the long run loose out to PPIs in total acid reduction

good luck
mt

after re-reading your post about how the pain is radiating!!

didnt you say in a previous post that you had seen a cardiologist? if im confused then make sure you have reported these symptoms to your doctor right away, like now

Post Edited (mock turtle) : 5/6/2011 3:20:04 PM (GMT-6)

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jasonmcadams
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Posted 5/6/2011 4:07 PM (GMT -7)
Yes, the pain radiates around my side, up into my shoulder, and down my left arm. I've seen the cardiologist within the last week and have done an EKG, Stress Echo, and 24 hour Haltor monitor, which all came back clean. I called him today about the pain and he said "99.9% chance your heart is fine. If you're really worried we can do a CAT scan in a week."

He thinks it might be chest wall syndrome (simple problem with inflammation of that area) or just acid reflux. I'm 23 years old and I've run 5 times already this week without dying, so I think my heart is fine.
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Tinlou
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Posted 5/6/2011 4:43 PM (GMT -7)
Oddly enough I always get an attack after running/jogging. Supposedly it isn't good for some with GERD. I have also had radiating upper back pain/burning too that sometimes makes me think I am having a heart attack but now I know what it is and I don't get so freaked out. Just give your meds a little more time and hopefully you will be feeling better soon enough. You might want to watch your diet too to see if maybe something you are eating isn't agreeing with you too..Good luck!
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