My GI doctor said I might have an inflammed esphogus. I cannot eat solid foods; I can only eat pureed foods. I'm taking Motrin right now to reduce the inflamation. Any other methods or medicines that you can recommend me?? I REALLLYYY NEED SOME ANSWERS!!
2007-03-10 04:28:26 · 19 answers · asked by Aquarius_honii 093 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If you gargle with high salt salt water it will further reduce SOME swelling in the soft tissues by drawing fluids out of the inflamed tissue by the law of osmosis wherein tissue will exude fluids from the lower salt content to the higher salt content trying to equalize the saline content to 0.9. may not help a bunch but a little anyhow
2007-03-10 04:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by venl8r 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Stop taking Motrin, first of all. Even though it's an antiinflammatory, it's an irritant to the GI tract and CAUSES inflammation in the stomach and such. And if your doctor told you to do this - get a different doctor.
Have they scoped you to see what your esophagus is looking like, or performed other tests? You don't really say what your symptoms are, so I'm going to assume that you are experiencing burning and tenderness.
If so, your inflammation may be due to GERD - also known as Gastric Reflux. What happens here is that acids from the stomach splash up into the esophagus, which irritates it.
Try a medication like Tagamet or Pepcid. They are both available without a prescription, and their generic versions are cheaper and just as good. Take them on schedule for the maximum time recommended on the package and see if the problem gets better. In the meantime, avoid things that are irritants. These include ibuprofen (aka Motrin, Advil), unbuffered aspirin, milk products, things that are acidic - like coffee and orange juice. Eat small meals, to minimize acid production and to avoid further irritation. You can also eat small quantities of things like plain toast or saltines to help absorb some of the acids.
Also, ask your doc if you can try a prescription of Nexium. If you start that, don't do the Tagamet-type stuff unless your doctor advises it.
2007-03-10 04:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by MedGeek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh, girl, that Motrin will eat away at your esophagus and stomach. STOP taking it. Your doctor should have told you not to take meds like that!!!
Get some liquid Mylanta and take a Tablespoon around 30 minutes after every meal and at bedtime. Sleep with the head of your bed elevated (put the head on wooden blocks or put something under the mattress to raise it, or at least sleep up on 3 pillows). Sip on cool liquids (water, NO soda, NO citrus, NO caffeine) all day long, to soothe the tissue.
Take tylenol for the pain, but be sure to take a big swallow of water before you take the pill, then wash it down with a cup of water.
If you are still an agony on Monday, either call your GI doctor and tell him you need more help, or find another GI doctor to help you.
2007-03-10 05:00:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is to clarify what Aquarius asked- I know her and know what she's been going through. She's been having trouble swallowing for a while now. No burning or other symptoms of GERD. The GI will scope her next week to see what he sees. He didn't recommend Motrin- it was my suggestion to reduce swelling, so she could eat solids, but looks like that was a bad call! Thanks for the info!! We were thinking it's an allergic reaction to a chemical, just need a way to reduce the swelling so she can eat normally. Tried Mucinex, antihistamines and no difference. Suggestions?
2007-03-10 05:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by psyche 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do Not take any anti inflammatory like Motrin, as they irritate the stomach causing acid to back up into your oesophagus. Take a liquid antacid like maalox and go to your doctor for a medication that reduces the acid your stomach produces. Elevate your head on at least two pillows when you sleep. Do not eat or drink anything but water within 3 hours of going to bed.
2007-03-17 15:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by Sharon N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take no anti-inflammatory-- endoscopic exam of upper GI is necessary to check damage, if any, and to aid in accurate diagnosis. doc may recommend stretching your esophagus to aid in swallowing. I take nexium which has relieved my acid reflux and healed my damaged esophagus. also elevated my bed 8 inches at head, eat smaller meals, eat mostly low or no fat, no chocolate. i also use mylanta to help with acid and belching. i am also lactose intolerant and avoid all milk products unless i take med. before ingesting.
2007-03-17 18:12:37 · answer #6 · answered by landlubber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I had it I had to stop all caffeine and chocolate, alcohol, peppermint and it worked. After 8 years, I can eat chocolate once in a while and I drink caffeine free pop which tastes no different and I never liked alcohol so I didn't have a problem there but I also went to the docotr and he gave me a relaxer for my throat but I am sorry I can't remember the name of it but it helped and it wasn't addictive. Good luck to you....
2007-03-13 16:30:18 · answer #7 · answered by ariermagee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cool liquids could help , avoiding acidic foods or drinks that will iritate it. You could ask MD about taking Malox , Tagamet or another acid blocker. But do NOT change or take any new medication without consulting your doctor .
2007-03-10 04:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The motrin made me produce more stomach acid which came up & made my esophogus worse. Axid worked really good for me & staying away from dairy products helped.
2007-03-10 04:33:16 · answer #9 · answered by דְבוֹרָה Devorah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
anti-inflamatories like ibprofin or ketaprofin,naproxin...look up herbal guide .but b sure that u eat something or take a tums or rolaid or drink some milk if u get a upset stomach cause most anti-inflamitories can cause ur stomach to hurt.
2007-03-15 16:25:11 · answer #10 · answered by ticktockgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋