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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain & Diarrhea

Hi, my name is Terri and I suffer from Gerd. I have not been diagnosed with it but I was told possibility of having gerd. I have all the symptoms which at first stomach pains, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, sore throat, hoarse voice. I have lost weight due to not being able to eat. I am not on PPI inhibitors. I have taken zantac at one time but then notice it seemed at some point to dry my mouth and cause more difficutly swallowing. I want to know if ensure is ok to take due to my weight had drop from 108 to 92 pounds. I have not gone to see physician due to I do not have medical insurance...
Thu, 6 Nov 2014
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Hi Terri.
Not going to Physician because you do not have insurance is a wrong thing as health is the most important thing, which you are already loosing.
If you have symptoms like GERD I would advise the following:
Continue Zantac 12 hourly.
Pepcid every 3 to 4 hours when on empty stomach.
Add Domperidone or such motility regulators.
Soft bland diet.
No aerated colas / soda/ drinks.
Early dinner. No late nights.
Treatment for anxiety (as prescribed / needs a prescription by your Doctor)
Lying in a reclining position
Walk around after dinner.
Think of the factors which increased the present problem, GERD, anxiety and try to avoid.
If no relief, get Upper GI endoscopy done and get prescription for added Medicines.
These will help you get alright. Continue treatment at least for 4 weeks.
This is the cheapest treatment available.
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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Pain & Diarrhea

Hi Terri. Not going to Physician because you do not have insurance is a wrong thing as health is the most important thing, which you are already loosing. If you have symptoms like GERD I would advise the following: Continue Zantac 12 hourly. Pepcid every 3 to 4 hours when on empty stomach. Add Domperidone or such motility regulators. Soft bland diet. No aerated colas / soda/ drinks. Early dinner. No late nights. Treatment for anxiety (as prescribed / needs a prescription by your Doctor) Lying in a reclining position Walk around after dinner. Think of the factors which increased the present problem, GERD, anxiety and try to avoid. If no relief, get Upper GI endoscopy done and get prescription for added Medicines. These will help you get alright. Continue treatment at least for 4 weeks. This is the cheapest treatment available.