Comments on: New Treatment Option for People Living with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease http://health.savvy-cafe.com/new-treatment-option-for-people-living-with-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-2009-06-10/ Health news and information Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:58:20 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Allison http://health.savvy-cafe.com/new-treatment-option-for-people-living-with-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-2009-06-10/comment-page-1/#comment-1682 Allison Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:06:20 +0000 http://health.savvy-cafe.com/?p=1628#comment-1682 Hi Frances, Although I haven't experienced high blood pressure from taking Kapidex, I believe it has damaged my heart's electrical system. I took Kapidex for gastritis for 5 weeks until I began experiencing strong heart palpitations and chest pressure - so severe in fact that I sought medical treatment and also had to go the emergency room. During this time, I also gained ten lbs and had severe depression. I stopped the medication, lost the weight within the month, and the depression went away within a few days. Unfortunately, it's been over six months and the heart arrythmia and chest pressure have not gone away and I have to take a beta blocker. I never had any heart issues before Kapidex. I hope things will work out for you. Hi Frances,
Although I haven’t experienced high blood pressure from taking Kapidex,
I believe it has damaged my heart’s electrical system. I took Kapidex for gastritis for 5 weeks until I began experiencing strong heart palpitations and chest pressure – so severe in fact that I sought medical treatment and also had to go the emergency room. During this time, I also gained ten lbs and had severe depression. I stopped the medication, lost the weight within the month, and the depression went away within a few days. Unfortunately, it’s been over six months and the heart arrythmia and chest pressure have not gone away and I have to take a beta blocker. I never had any heart issues before Kapidex.
I hope things will work out for you.

]]> By: Ann Louden http://health.savvy-cafe.com/new-treatment-option-for-people-living-with-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-2009-06-10/comment-page-1/#comment-1663 Ann Louden Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:46:33 +0000 http://health.savvy-cafe.com/?p=1628#comment-1663 Frances, I am fascinated to see your comment. I have been on Kapidex for two and a half months and have also gotten relief from some very difficult symptoms of heartburn brought on by a drug. I also tried Gaviscon, cerafate, nexium, aciphix but all that seemed to help was Kapidex. But unfortunately, my blood pressure has been out of control for this same period, so much so that I started a blood pressure medicine two weeks ago for the first time in my life. I am stunned to see that it has done absolutely nothing to bring my blood pressure down. So it has to be the kapidex causing this problem because nothing else is different. Like you, I absolutely do not want to do the nissen fundoplication surgery, but I am unsure what to do next. I am going to see another gastroenterologist in two weeks for more advice. This is a tough situation to be in. Good luck to you. Frances, I am fascinated to see your comment. I have been on Kapidex for two and a half months and have also gotten relief from some very difficult symptoms of heartburn brought on by a drug. I also tried Gaviscon, cerafate, nexium, aciphix but all that seemed to help was Kapidex.

But unfortunately, my blood pressure has been out of control for this same period, so much so that I started a blood pressure medicine two weeks ago for the first time in my life. I am stunned to see that it has done absolutely nothing to bring my blood pressure down. So it has to be the kapidex causing this problem because nothing else is different. Like you, I absolutely do not want to do the nissen fundoplication surgery, but I am unsure what to do next. I am going to see another gastroenterologist in two weeks for more advice. This is a tough situation to be in.

Good luck to you.

]]> By: Nancy http://health.savvy-cafe.com/new-treatment-option-for-people-living-with-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-2009-06-10/comment-page-1/#comment-1661 Nancy Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:40:53 +0000 http://health.savvy-cafe.com/?p=1628#comment-1661 I have had high blood pressure readings at my last 2 MD appts (the last one was so high the physician recommended me going to an urgent care facility if it didn't come down significantly within a couple of hours). I have always had very LOW blood pressure. The only change in the last month or so has been a switch from another reflux drug to Kapidex. I have had high blood pressure readings at my last 2 MD appts (the last one was so high the physician recommended me going to an urgent care facility if it didn’t come down significantly within a couple of hours). I have always had very LOW blood pressure. The only change in the last month or so has been a switch from another reflux drug to Kapidex.

]]> By: Frances Swafford http://health.savvy-cafe.com/new-treatment-option-for-people-living-with-gastroesophageal-reflux-disease-2009-06-10/comment-page-1/#comment-1658 Frances Swafford Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:03:20 +0000 http://health.savvy-cafe.com/?p=1628#comment-1658 I have lived with GERD for the past twenty years, have history of grade four lesions in my esophagus plus strictures. Had recent severe exacerbation of heartburn that went on for five weeks after taking an antibiotic which obviously irritated my esophagus. Tried everything, zegerid, prilosec, gaviscon, carafate. was living off grits,oatmeal and mashed potatoes. pain exttremely severe and unrelenting. constantly drinking ice water only thing that gave relief. Gastro doc placed me on Kapidex two weeks ago and the heartburn immediately ceased, wonderful relief of pain and symptoms. The only problem is my previously controlled high blood pressure has now gone haywire. been spiking blood pressures in the 190's over 100 along with rapid heartrate & severe headaches since starting kapidex. don't know if there is any connectrion with my starting on kapidex and blood pressure suddenly getting out of control. but looked up prescribing info on kapidex and high blood pressure is listed as a possible serious side effect. don't know what I am going to do if I have to get off kapidex guess I am left with the nissan fundoplication surgery as my last resort. Problem is I am on plavix and aspirin daily for previous heart blockages and stent placements. cardiologist will not approve my coming off these blood thinners long enough to have surgery. Has anyone else on kapidex experienced a rise in blood pressure? I have lived with GERD for the past twenty years, have history of grade four lesions in my esophagus plus strictures. Had recent severe exacerbation of heartburn that went on for five weeks after taking an antibiotic which obviously irritated my esophagus. Tried everything, zegerid, prilosec, gaviscon, carafate. was living off grits,oatmeal and mashed potatoes. pain exttremely severe and unrelenting. constantly drinking ice water only thing that gave relief. Gastro doc placed me on Kapidex two weeks ago and the heartburn immediately ceased, wonderful relief of pain and symptoms. The only problem is my previously controlled high blood pressure has now gone haywire. been spiking blood pressures in the 190’s over 100 along with rapid heartrate & severe headaches since starting kapidex. don’t know if there is any connectrion with my starting on kapidex and blood pressure suddenly getting out of control. but looked up prescribing info on kapidex and high blood pressure is listed as a possible serious side effect. don’t know what I am going to do if I have to get off kapidex guess I am left with the nissan fundoplication surgery as my last resort. Problem is I am on plavix and aspirin daily for previous heart blockages and stent placements. cardiologist will not approve my coming off these blood thinners long enough to have surgery. Has anyone else on kapidex experienced a rise in blood pressure?

]]>