i've recently gone to the doctors for chest pain and she diagnosed me with acid reflux& put me on prilosec otc. i've been on it for 3 weeks& i haven't had bad heartburn/chest pain since. but now i have a sharp pain in my stomach. i don't know what it is, could it be a form of acid reflux or just stomach pain?
2007-04-25 05:07:49 · 5 answers · asked by mmkthxcore 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The prilosec is working on the problem, but it's going to take time for your stomach to heal. So you will experience pain until the situation is resolved. Avoid fried foods, fatty foods, junk food, spicy foods, acid foods, coffee and chocolate. For a while you should try to eat very simple such as a yogurt with cereal for breakfast. A baked potato and chicken for lunch . White rice and turkey with green beans for dinner. I'm just giving you an example of how you should eat. I also recommend you eat fresh papaya as it has a great deal of natural healing for the stomach.
If you have any further questions please let me know,
Billie77
2007-04-25 05:21:52 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 04:49:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heartburn is not really your heart burning. It's all in your stomach. For acid reflux, you still have to follow a careful diet even though you are on medication. Avoid coffee, chocolate, spicy foods, extremely hot beverages, tomato based products (pizza, spaghetti sauce), citrus fruits. Don't eat for at least four hours before going to sleep. The acid build-up can sometimes make you think it's your heart but you just need to change your habits.
2007-04-25 05:17:00 · answer #3 · answered by bombastic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible the prilosec is causing it. Call a pharmacy to see if that is a side affect. If it is have your doctor change to something else. There are tons of different meds for acid reflux..Zantac, tagamet, protonix.....
2007-04-25 05:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by Deb S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read this in the following link:
"This medication may cause diarrhea, constipation, stomachache, nausea, gas, loss of appetite, headache, or dizziness the first few days as your body adjusts to it. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Unlikely but tell your doctor if you develop back or joint pain, nervousness, sleep disturbances, cough, chest pain, unusual thirst, change in amount of urine or vision changes. This medication may rarely cause loss of hair, ringing in the ears, swelling of the stomach or fatigue. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist."
http://www.expodrugs.com/prilosec.php
2007-04-25 05:42:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋