He prescribed desipramine 10mg at night I've been reading about side effects and they honestly seem worse than my actual symptoms, although my symptoms still suck. Basically sore esophagus at various...
I've had this for years, I hear everyone that has heartburn has acid go up their esophagus as far up as their throat. I've had heartburn for like 9 years but it never once has gone up my esophagus. I...
If so, I'd love to hear your story, why you had it, how the procedure went, how you're doing now? I'm 27 and after 9 years of painful swallowing, constant pain around my lower esophagus, and trying...
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Also, how soon after taking it did you see noticeable relief? I've been on 30mg 3x a day for the last 8 days, I think I may feel some improvement, but I'm not sure, it's kind of hard to tell. I'm...
Thanks for the reply Sue The thing about my spasms is that they literally last for the duration of the swallow, which is why I'm hesitant about the diltiazem. I suppose I can give it a shot, your...
Yeah, my Gastro mentioned diltiazem, which is a calcium channel blocker. Scared to take it though as it seems like a serious medication...
Oh also, I'm vegan and shop at Whole Paycheck (Foods) mostly, and most stuff there says organic, no msg, no gluten, etc...
Thanks for the replies Thing is, 9 years in and I'm not quite sure what foods cause my symptoms, it seems random, and it's as if it previous meals can affect how I feel in subsequent meals, which...
Hello all, I'm 27 years old and since 2007, I've had painful swallowing. Doctors always pointed me to GERD medication (PPIs), that definitely helped, but never rid me of my symptoms. Last Tuesday, my...
Damn, you got me worried now Will look more into it, thanks...
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I've alternated between E/Omeprazole and Famotidine over the years. I feel the former has been more effective, although it has worn off over the years and I'm looking to make a change. I was...
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Thanks Pat, I will look into it...