>----- Original Message -----
From: Helen Dynda <olddad66@runestone.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 9:53 AM
Subject: GERD, hiatal hernia, and H. pylori
> If you have a hiatal hernia, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can
> mimic chest pain! This happened to me! I actually thought I was having
> heart problems because of the chest pain, I was having. I was very
> relieved to find out my heart was not involved.
>
> However, GERD is a serious problem that requires medical attention!!
> When acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus, this can cause
> scarring in the esophagus! If you are having chest pain I urge you to
> see your doctor!!
>
> The following therapy was prescribed for me several years ago for both
> GERD and H.pylori. These drugs are available only with your doctor's
> prescription!
>
> 1.) Prilosec - is the brand name. Omeprazole (o-MEP-ra-zole) is the
> generic of Prilosec. Omeprazole is used to treat certain conditions in
> which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat
> gastric and duodenal ulcers and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease),
> a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the
> esophagus.
>
> Sometimes omeprazole is used in combination with antibiotics to treat
> ulcers associated with infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria
> (germ). Omeprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by
> the stomach.
>
> 2.) Propulsid - is the brand name. Cisapride (SIS-a-pride) is a
> medicine that increases the movements or contractions of the stomach and
> intestines. It is used to treat symptoms such as heartburn caused by a
> backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus.
>
> 3.) Metronidazole (me-troe-NI-da-zole). Flagyl is the brand name.
> Metronidazole is used to treat infections.
>
> These three drugs comprised the triple therapy which helped me to
> finally overcome GERD and H. pylori - within about a 3 month
> time-frame.
>