fosamax and esophageal spasms?
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Fosamax may rarely cause esophageal side effects.  I would make an appointment with the doctor who prescribed it for you to discuss what you've been experiencing.  If you're taking this drug for Osteoporosis, there are other medications out there that may be helpful as well (i.e. - Evista, Actonel).  Either way, as those commercials on TV say, "talk to your doctor" about this.
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Are you talking about the esophagus?
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Sorry, but it sounds like he has allergic reactions to these two food groups.  Only treatment is avoidance.  Given his severe symptoms, he should be motivated to do so!
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None of the antacids such as the H2 blockers (Pepcid, Zantac, Tagamet), proton pump inhibitors (Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium, Aciphex, Protonix), or buffers (TUMS, Rolaids, milk of magnesia, Maalox) should exacerbate any heart conditions or interfere with atenolol.  You are safe.\n\nEDIT: To address sunnyblonde4u's comment... the buffers may be listed as having a drug interaction, but that is because they theoretically reduce the bioavailability of the atenolol.  However, this is negligible and is exceedingly unlikely to be of any clinical significance.
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It can yes..\n\nHow old are you?  I would definately get checked out for these symptoms as they are closely related to other diseases as well.  There are tests and then medication to control GERD, but I am worried about other causes.  Get a checkup ASAP!  Take care and be well.\n\nP.S.  I know it sounds awful, but try a teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar....I hear that works over all the drugs! :)
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used for: neuro-muscle spasms ( due to multiple sclerosis, damage of the spinal cord, degenerative, inflammative or trauma process of spinal cord; damage of the brain due to trauma as well as infantile cerebral phases. peripheral related muscle spasms; prolapse; after surgery (cervical, thoracic and lumbar); coxatherosis;\n\nside effects:\nsleepiness, dry mouth, vomiting, headache, dizziness, seelping disorders, low bp; bradycardia, allergic reaction; wekness of muscles; high dosage can even produce hallucinations and many other side effects:\n=> so when you want to take that medication, please double check with your physician first due to the severity of the side effects mentioned above (not all are included).
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what you are seeing with his tongue is a side effect of reglan an extrapyrimadial symptom related to his neuromuscular system.In the past reglan was used as an anti psychotic.Have you told the doc about this?It is very important that you do.Colic is excessive gas and is a symptom of Gerd.He needs to be taken off the reglan as soon as possible.I suspect the grunting and redness are side effects too.Tell the doc now.
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I have read of at least one case of chemo-induced hiccups that was successfully addressed with Rolaids.  Your Dad should check with the doctor first to make sure this would be okay, but it's probably worth a try.\n\nGood luck to your Dad! (tell him that there are lots of folks out there who know what he's going through with the chemo, but that it's worth it.  Once he's better, he needs to remember that this could of been "it", so the rest of his life is just gravy!)
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check out achalasia@yahoogroups.com
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My mother had the EXACT same symptoms.  They ran EKG and bloodwork and chest x-ray and also said nothing was wrong.  Two years later, she is being tested for Multiple Sclerosis every 6 months (it can take up to 10 years to show on catscan).  My advise would be to make sure you see a doctor and get a CATSCAN.  Also, it could be acid reflux.  My mom said it felt like a heart attack.  As strange as it sounds, acid reflux can cause these exact symptoms.  She takes prilosec for that.  But now they think it may have been related to muscle spasms caused by MS.  Be firm with doctors and don't give up.
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there are several web sites that you may find helpful, just type vasovagal into any search engine and you will get some information which you may find helpful, if these are of no help then go back and ask your doc why. I have ibs myself, but not as bad as yours by the sounds of it, you could try changing your diet ti help with the pain, i find a wheat free diet very helpful, that is if you haven't already tried various diets. Good luck
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I agree that spasms in the diaphragm are to blame but I have found an unbeatable cure (at least for me)...Peanut Butter! As soon as it touches my tongue the hiccoughs are gone!
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Hi.  im suffering from a ulcerative colitis at the moment.  I have been taking 40 mg. of prednizone, 9 colazal pills and 75 mg of mercaptopurine (6mp) and one rowasa enema at nights.  I have blood in my stool, my stool is very lose and cramping each and everytime.  I was doing really good for the last four years, until i had one alcholic beverage, which they tell you not to have, and the flairups started five weeks ago.  My dr. told me to stay away from fruits, vegtables, red meat, fried food,  dairy food, caffine, soda and juice.  he said to only eat white stuff like chicken, pasta, rice, white bread until i see some improvement.  so far im doing a little bit better then i was five weeks ago, but hopefully i'll see some changes soon. if you see no changes in your condition please talk to your gastro. dr. and see what other meds. he can give you.  you had not mentioned your meds. so dont be affraid, im 41 years old and i have been living with this conditon since i was 17.  Just make sure you get your yearly colonoscopy done in time to make sure things are ok and dont stress out cause stress can really affect the colitis, i know its hard, but until they find a cure for us this is the best we can do,  best wishes to you and i wish you a speady recovery.
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In some ways there can be.  Swallowing a lot of phlegm can be upsetting to some people's stomachs.  It can even result in vomitting.\n\nPeople with allergic or asthmatic symptoms are also more likely to have gastro-intestinal reflux disease (GERD).  Chronic or frequent heartburn can be damaging to the esophagus an, though rare, can increase your risk for esphageal cancer.  You should definitely talk to your doctor.
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Eosinophilic esophagitis is a recently and increasingly recognized disorder in adults. It is characterized clinically by dysphagia, often accompanied by food impaction. An allergic history or asthma is not an uncommon accompanying historical feature. Often, the history of dysphagia dates to adolescence. Characteristically, endoscopy reveals evidence of a long narrowing beneath a proximal stenosis or stricture of the esophagus, a corrugated or ringed appearance, or a generalized narrow appearance of the esophagus. Frank esophagitis is not part of the macroscopic endoscopic picture of eosinophilic esophagitis. After dilation of the esophagus, it is not uncommon to see "fracturing" of the mucosa that can be alarmingly long and deep. Severe chest pain following dilation is not unusual with this disease. All of these endoscopic features are very suggestive of a diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis, but are not diagnostic. The diagnosis is made by the finding of increased eosinophils in the mucosa on an endoscopic biopsy specimen. The degree of eosinophilic infiltration "diagnostic" of eosinophilic esophagitis has not been determined, and has been observed to be quite variable.\n\nThe currently recommended treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis is based on the hypothesis that this disorder represents an epithelial response to an antigen (allergic response). Thus, avoidance of foods that seem to cause esophageal symptoms, and use of antisecretory compounds (proton-pump inhibitors) and/or anti-inflammatory agents (fluticasone or montelukast) has been recommended on the basis of observational and uncontrolled experience. However, it is important to note that none of these therapies has ever been demonstrated as effective in improving outcomes in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis in randomized, controlled clinical trials, and thus, the recommendation for this treatment approach is based on theory and observation, not fact.\n\nAdditionally, the natural history of this disorder has not been well characterized, but appears to be marked by periods of spontaneous remission and exacerbations that are not linked to specific factors, although food allergies and exposure have been implicated.\n\nWithin the past few years, eosinophilic esophagitis has emerged from a medical curiosity to one that has received considerable attention in the literature. Several reasons might explain this interest. First, whereas this entity was considered mostly to be a problem of children, many more adults are being diagnosed with this disease. Second, it has also become clear that many of the cases of refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in children and young adults may in fact be eosinophilic esophagitis. Third, it has become an important etiology for several previously poorly understood processes in the past, including patients with unexplained dysphagia, small caliber and ringed esophagus, and part of the differential diagnosis of unexplained nausea and vomiting. Fourth, it has become another variant of allergic type disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the disease is of interest to gastroenterologists, and allergists and immunologists as well. In this article, available data on eosinophilic esophagitis are given with attention to the large body of more recent literature trying to better define all aspects of this curious entity.
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Take some benedryl,asap.You don't want to take the chance of it becoming worse.Anaphalaxis is not fun, believe me! If at all possible, try to get on a long acting anti histamine.Claritin(loretidine) is over the counter now, and acts pretty fast.Most antihistimines will help with the throat irritation.You could also try drinking a cold drink.The cold will soothe the inflamation.
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I would suggest that you seek the help of a Good Expereienced Homeopathic Practitioner in your locality. You are showing signs of some sort of side effects of Allopathic Medicine thats why you can not take any oral medicine NUX VOMICA in 30 potency thrice a day half hour before meals will take care of it without any side effects or complications. 100% relief. Take it for three days and if the spasms still persist take BELLADONNA 30 thrice a day half hour after meals, while continuing with NUX VOMICA.\nTake Care and God Bless you !