Raging Heartburn 4 Weeks Out

[sym38 7]

Hi Everyone~

I was sleeved 4 weeks ago tomorrow. Even with carafate 4 x daily, and 40 mg of zegerid daily, I still have heartburn between my carafate doses and it wakes me up in the middle of the night. Anyone else have this problem? If so, what medication worked the best? Thanks for any help!!!

[Foxbins 625]

Both Nexium and Prevacid (omeprazole) worked for me. Are you taking it on an empty stomach?

[sym38 7]

Both Nexium and Prevacid (omeprazole) worked for me. Are you taking it on an empty stomach?

Yes, I take it on an empty stomach. Thanks for your 2 suggestions! I'll try anything at this point!!

[Foxbins 625]

Tell your surgeon, too--they will want to know. Prevacid is available without a prescription and might take a few days before you feel relief. Pepcid might be a good interim measure if the zegerid isn't working.

[Dooter 1,457]

Zegerid didn't help??? Dang, I don't know WHAT to say then! Zegerid was the best thing to EVER happen to my reflux, until surgery of course. Now, I hang out on 1 or 2 prilosec otc per day.

Next thing I'd ask is what are you eating and drinking, or what pills do you take? Remember, sugar and fat will aggravate your stomach, as well as sodas and coffee. I drink coffee, but only 1 cup per day. You might want to see if it's anything you are taking in. Sometimes certain Vitamins will do it too.

[WhoozisAnyway 176]

Prescription Protonix (or generic). It's a miracle worker.

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[Dooter 1,457]

Yes! Protonix IS a good one!

[sym38 7]

Prescription Protonix (or generic). It's a miracle worker.

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Thank you! I will call the dr right now!!!

[sym38 7]

Zegerid didn't help??? Dang, I don't know WHAT to say then! Zegerid was the best thing to EVER happen to my reflux, until surgery of course. Now, I hang out on 1 or 2 prilosec otc per day.

Next thing I'd ask is what are you eating and drinking, or what pills do you take? Remember, sugar and fat will aggravate your stomach, as well as sodas and coffee. I drink coffee, but only 1 cup per day. You might want to see if it's anything you are taking in. Sometimes certain Vitamins will do it too.

Oh Dooter! I know!!! Zegerid was my hero and I can't believe it doesn't work now!! Very sad about that!! As far as eating, I'm still in the pureed stage and will start soft foods this week. I don't drink anything but flavored Water and my diet is very boring. My meds are synthroid, toprol, lipitor BUT I do have to take aspirin every day but I take it after one of my doses of carafate. I am gonna try protonix and cross my fingers!! Thanks for your responses!!!