Hiatal Hernia Questions

What causes shortness of breath after eating?

Has anyone ever used Elavil for esophageal spasms [severe] along with severe hiatal hernia and re?

Also have reflux from both the esophogus and hiatal hernia. Has been about 3 years and is continuing to get worse. Spasms cause my throat to close and is nick named "nutcracker disease." This has been a drug recommened instead of surgery to try first. I need to know the pros and cons on... read more

If I slowly stop taking omeprazole, will I feel any side effects such as stomach cramps, leg cramps?

... constipation or diarrea? I am unable to get a prescription refill and am slowly trying to stop taking it

Diazepam - I will be taking my first 5mg dose of Diazapam tonight. I was wondering what to expect? I

... am also taking 40 mg Omeprazole per day to each acid reflux caused by a sliding Hiatal Hernia. I understand there is a moderate side effect taking this combination of medications but my pharmacist says to take the medications a couple of hours apart and I should be OK? I have never been on a... read more

Are there alternative drugs for a GI Cocktail for hiatal hernia?

My doctor use to prescribe Donnatal and Xylocaine for me to mix with Maalox and use when my hiatal hernia flared up. I can't seem to get Donnatal in my area and the copay on Xylocaine is extremely high. Are there any other drugs that can be mixed together to make the GI Cocktail?

Is there an over the counter substitute for Omeprazole 40 mg?

Used foe hiatal hernia and acid reflex.

After hiatal hernia surgery, can I ever drink carbonated drinks or alcohol again?

Carafate - Taking omeprazole and sucralfate .. how is the best way to take these meds to be most?

... effective

Substitute for omeprazole acid reflux?

I am taking clopidogrel,generic for plavix & omeprazole cannot be taken with it because it interferes with the effectiveness of the clopidogrel. So I was told to ask what I can substitute for the omeprazole that would not be a problem with the clopidogrel.

Hiatal hernia causing shortness of breath?

I’m new to this website so haven’t read much of the questions but just wondering if anyone? I have suffered with shortness of breath and feeling like you can’t fill your lungs due to a hiatal hernia. I’ve been having issues with my breathing for over 6 months now and... read more

Terrible acid and reflux since changing from omeprazole to esomeprazole?

I changed on advice as I was worried about my osteoporosis that is not improving, unbearable acid that will not go away , doctor advise to change again to famotidine this has no effect it is wearing me out pain when I swallow so I hardly eat. I was given the omeprazole in the first place to treat... read more

Can I take any anti nausea medication with Lexapro?

I have nausea off and on due to severe GERD. I'm on omeprazole yet still have nausea, but Zofran anti nausea cannot be used with Lexapro.

Famotidine effect on kidney functionality?

Hi, I had a kidney transplant 20 years ago. 3 Months ago I started to use Famotidine (FAMO 40mg) after Hiatal hernia was found. The last blood test of my renal function was bad comparing to the usual. Creatinine (from 1.6 to 2.7 ) and Urea (from 35 to 50) was increase. Also, my blood preasure was... read more

I have gerd, hiatal hernia, prescribed omeprazole, it causes burning pain in my chest, why?

I feel worse after I take it. Anyone else have this problem?

Is sucralfate used for a hiatal hernia, does it decrease acid in the stomach or does it block acid?