Acid reflux, digestive disorders and Prescription medications
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I have been suffering from acid reflux and occasional major nausea and vomiting episodes for about 6 years. My doctors have threatened me with surgery and say that I am uncooperative. When I am going through a vomiting episode I have even considered the worst Yes, that bad. I have seen many doctors about my digestive issues and not one has mentioned that the Flonase that I have used for almost 8 years could be related. That is unforgivable and borderline malpractice. I should sue them all. I have stopped my Flonase treatment and hope I start getting better. I would like to hear your story of prescription medication related digestive disorders.
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gandacC john03683
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moonbuggy john03683
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Sorry to hear of your problems, Flonase is used for nasal congestion isn't it? Did you have nasal issues before the relux?
john03683 moonbuggy
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eilostnyc john03683
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moonbuggy john03683
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The reason I asked the question is because I was on Nasonex for 3 months before my reflux started (nasal congestion issues). 2 years later after loads of tests and visits to ENT/GI I was told that nasal congestion can be caused by reflux. The Nasonex did nothing for my congestion - There is plenty of info about reflux/nasal congestion. Have you had any tests for reflux? You may find if the reflux is treated the congestion may go away
john03683 moonbuggy
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moonbuggy john03683
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Hope you get sorted soon
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AmandaFA john03683
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Hi John,
I staretd with heartburn problems after taking some medication (uncoated steriods) for give days after having a chest infection. They should of put me on some kind of heartburn tablets at the same time but now it has resulted in me having Omeprazole, which has now changed to Lansoprazole every day to help me. The heartburn problems have gone now with the help of medication but I have still got a lump feeling in my throat which is now stopping me from eating solid foods and I now am on a liquid diet! I am awaiting to have tests done to see what is going on inside but I am sure that I have gerd/lpr or something similar. If I go a day without taking my medication I too get heaving attacks where I am about to be sick which is very unpleasant but at least the medication keeps that at bay! I too have asthma and use a steriod inhaler daily and have salbutomol when needed but I have had that one and off for years and it didn't cause me any heartburn/digestive problems - only until I took those steriods before Christmas time! Hope that yo start to get better soon. Amanda.
john03683 AmandaFA
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AmandaFA john03683
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Thanks John. I will you well too. This whole acid reflux thing is a complete nightmare and I wouldn't wish it on anyway. I am just thankful for these forums where you can chat to people that are in the same boat as you that is the only reassuring thing that there are lots of us out there with type of problems! My heartburn has gone now which is good but its rubbish following a liquid diet and just want to get rid of this lump feeling in my throat, as that is the only thing causing me problems at the moment! I will await my test and then will hopefully see what is going on and try and get to the bottom of things. Glad that you are feeling a bit better.
Amanda.
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