Dexilant

Question: Is there a cheaper medicine than Dexilant that will do the same for me?

Answer: Merelene , If you don't have health insurance you may get it free from:http://www.pparx.org/ Otherwise Nexium is just $9.95 for 30 pills from:http://www.healthgener.com/index.php?section=products&page=nexium Good luck Tin

Question: Dexilant is giving me heartburn? My doctor prescribed the proton pump blocker Dexilant (60mg) to see if I have acid reflux, but now I'm starting to get heartburn. Is this a normal reaction? What should I do? I took the first pill earlier today, about 9 hours ago. Each pill is supposed to last 24 hours. Now I have gas and the back of my tongue feels spicy... anyone out there who can keep an answer up for more than 10 minutes?

Answer: PPIs take about 3 or 4 days to have full effects. So if you get no reflux after that time period then it is working. I'm not sure what your doc is trying to prove though. PPIs will stop acid in anyone. This doesn't prove whether you had reflux before or not.

Question: how to fix chronic laryngitis caused by acid reflux? I have chronic laryngitis caused by GERD so my voice is really hoarse and quiet. I went to the doctor two weeks ago and got a prescription for Dexilant (formerly Kapidex) and he said this would help within one or two weeks but it hasnt helped by voice at all. Its helped my stomach, but not my voice. Is there some other prescription that helps laryngitis or something i can do on my own that will help my voice be less hoarse and louder?

Answer: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), gastric reflux disease, or acid reflux disease is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of stomach acid to the esophagus.[1] A typical symptom is heartburn. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. This can be due to incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter, transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation, impaired expulsion of gastric reflux from the esophagus, or a hiatal hernia. A different type of acid reflux which produces respiratory and laryngeal manifestations is laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), also called extraesophageal reflux disease (EERD). Unlike GERD, LPR is unlikely to produce heartburn, and is thus sometimes called silent reflux. Three types of treatments exist for GERD. These include lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgery. [edit] Lifestyle modifications Dietary modification Certain foods and lifestyle are considered to promote gastroesophageal reflux, but a 2006 review suggested that evidence for most dietary interventions is anecdotal; only weight loss and elevating the head of the bed were supported by evidence.[20] A subsequent randomized crossover study showed benefit by avoiding eating two hours before bedtime.[10] The following may exacerbate the symptoms of GERD: Coffee and alcohol stimulate gastric acid secretion. Taking these before bedtime especially can cause evening reflux. Antacids based on calcium carbonate (but not aluminum hydroxide) were found to actually increase the acidity of the stomach. However, all antacids reduced acidity in the lower esophagus, so the net effect on GERD symptoms may still be positive.[21] Foods high in fats and smoking reduce lower esophageal sphincter competence, so avoiding these may help. Fat also delays stomach emptying. Eating within 2–3 hours before bedtime. Large meals. Having smaller, more frequent meals reduces GERD risk, as it means there is less food in the stomach at any one time. Carbonated soft drinks with or without sugar. Chocolate and peppermint. Acidic foods: tomatoes and tomato-based preparations; citrus fruits and citrus juices. Cruciferous vegetables:cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. Milk and milk-based products containing calcium[citation needed] and fat, within 2 hours of bedtime. Paste and glue or any related products. Positional therapy Sleeping on the left side has been shown to reduce nighttime reflux episodes in patients.[22] A meta-analysis suggested that elevating the head of the bed is an effective therapy, although this conclusion was only supported by nonrandomized studies.[20] The head of the bed can be elevated by plastic or wooden bed risers that support bed posts or legs, a therapeutic bed wedge pillow, a wedge or an inflatable mattress lifter that fits in between mattress and box spring or a hospital bed with an elevate feature. The height of the elevation is critical and must be at least 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) to be at least minimally effective to prevent the backflow of gastric fluids. Some innerspring mattresses do not work well when inclined and may cause back pain; some prefer foam mattresses. Some practitioners use higher degrees of incline than provided by the commonly suggested 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) and claim greater success. Other lifestyle modifications Avoidance of smoking. Weight reduction in overweight or obese people. Avoiding tight garments in those with abdominal obesity. [edit] Medications A number of drugs are approved to treat GERD, and are among the most-often-prescribed forms of medication in most Western countries. Proton pump inhibitors (such as omeprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole, lansoprazole, and rabeprazole) are the most effective in reducing gastric acid secretion. These drugs stop acid secretion at the source of acid production, i.e., the proton pump. Gastric H2 receptor blockers (such as ranitidine, famotidine and cimetidine) can reduce gastric secretion of acid. These drugs are technically antihistamines. They relieve complaints in about 50% of all GERD patients. Compared to placebo (which also is associated with symptom improvement), they have a number needed to treat (NNT) of eight (8).[23] Antacids before meals or symptomatically after symptoms begin can reduce gastric acidity (increase pH). Alginic acid (Gaviscon) may coat the mucosa as well as increase pH and decrease reflux. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials suggests alginic acid may be the most effective of non-prescription treatments with a NNT of four.[23] Prokinetics strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and speed up gastric emptying. Cisapride, a member of this class, was withdrawn from the market for causing long QT syndrome. Reglan (metoclopramide) is a prokinetic with a better side-effect profile. Sucralfate

Question: just diagnosed with a hiatal hernia? Hi, I'm a 24 year old female and overweight. I was just diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. I have a lot of pain with it: nausea, pain behind sternum, shortness of breath, etc. I am losing weight to help with it, 10 pounds so far... and the doctor prescribed Dexilant for it. Are there any tips anyone can give me for living with this condition? Thanks!

Answer: Here's a start: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hiatal-hernia/DS00099/DSECTION=lifestyle-and-home-remedies

Question: Am I having asthma attacks everyday or are these just little symptoms that need the inhaler? Okay so, I am new to asthma. I've had it for like 8 months, but I just went to the doctor and got medicine for the first time 4 months ago. I am unsure of exactly what an 'asthma attack' can be. I've had one very severe one before, but I need to know If I'm having them everyday. I have singular(haven't refilled in 2 months), combivent, xopenex, dexilant(recently diagnosed w/ acid reflux), omnaris(for seasonal allergies), asmanex, and some cream for the asthma rash. But everyday at night I get chest pain, cough, and shortness of breath. I only take my inhaler when I ABSOLUTELY have to. I have just been going to bed without taking my inhaler at night because that's when i get my worst symptoms, and I just 'sleep it off' and end up feeling fine in the morning. But I'm unsure why sometime during the day when I need my inhaler and take it, it doesn't really help. It's probably my rescue inhaler that isn't doing the job. I'll take it, feel good for about 10 minutes then it's back to the normal bad breathing. Could this be having an asthma attack everyday? And also could I be taking the asmanex twist inhaler at the wrong time of day? also my dexilant reflux pills? I take the asmanex in the mornings and the acid reflux pills at night at around 8:00. The combivent rescue inhaler doesn't really work. Maybe I'm just not used to feeling 'normal' and I actually am okay but to me it just desn't feel right. And like right now, it's night time and it feels like there's fire in my lower chest..it feels nothing like heartburn. I've been taking my reflux pills every night and I haven't had any acid backflow. I don't know what to do. I recently went to the doctor and got checked out and everything. The bar results on my test had a cleft instead of a half circle thing, and he said that meant my tongue was getting in the way of my breathing during attacks which made me feel like my throat was 'locked up.' And usually it feels like there is a ball or an apple going down my throat into my chest and getting stuck. And also I get breathless from just brushing my teeth. Right now I'm perfectly still, just typing and the 'apple feeling' is occuring! Sorry to write a book about this but I'm just very concerned. I'm 14 years old 5'4 1/2 96LBS. I did track this year along with cheerleading. Our cheer practices weren't vigorous at all so I'm not concerned about that. But it seems like ever since track started and just ended, it made it completely worse. Sometimes at night it gets so bad that it hurts to talk and inhale. PLEASE HELP ME! Sorry for the long question. I just need help ]:

Answer: Don't wait for a serious attack to use your medicine. Your asthma medicine are for preventive purpose. In serious cases asthma can kill, take care.

Question: Symptoms, see if you can figure it out.? Ok so here is a list of my symptoms over the last 2 years..See if you can figure this out because drs cant. Severe anxiety (started after a very stressful event and 5 months after dad passed away) depression (only happens at times when I have too much time to think) Feeling of too much adrenaline, never tired. I can actually feel the adrenaline rushing (no fatigue at all) headaches - mostly on sides and back of head head rushes when standing jaw tightness and pain from clenching chest tightness/pains (heart tests came out normal) sometimes tightness causing breathing trouble (still passing 100% o2) minor wheezing for 5 min after walking minor joint pain since I was a teen in ankles, wrist and shoulders upon waking (had injuries in shoulder and wrist) pounding heart when laying down to go to bed insomnia PVCs (heart skips but told only 16 in 24 hours) feeling of dizziness at times nausea GERD (heartburn, take protonix/dexilant) That pretty much sums up my last 2 years. I have frequent sinus infections and allergies. I also have anxiety but nothing else has been diagnosed. CT of chest/abdomen came back normal, EKGs, ultrasound of all organs including heart and thyroid normal, chest/neck xrays normal, barium swallow upper GI study normal. All blood tests normal except elevated sed rate (inflammation in body) and ANA (unknown titer at this time) Sorry do not have a value for my Sed rates as they did not give me one, just said "its high" CRP is normal and RF is normal. Was told ANA was positive but that they had no received a titer yet. As I said before tho I have no fatigue which is the main symptom of auto immune. I also seem to have a fine immune system, I dont get sick often and when I do it goes away pretty quickly. Also I was never officially "diagnosed" with anxiety just told that by many ER docs. Symptoms get a lot better with use of lorazepam but I keep that to no more then 1- 1mg tab a day when I am at my worst. Also not to sure if I mentioned but I have allergies. My house is backed up to a thick wooded wetland and I keep my window open all the time. I also have cats and a dog (I read 30% of allergy sufferers are also allergic to animals) and that could account for my chronic sinus problems, chest tightness, breathing difficulty and wheezing.

Answer: Sorry to hear about your dad and your stressful event :( You say that the doctors can't figure it out, but they did diagnose you with anxiety. And you know what? Most of your problems could be caused by anxiety. And the good news: Anxiety is a very treatable condition! See a good shrink, and I would bet that a lot of your troubles will disappear. Good luck!

Question: What is causing my abdominal pain, change in bowel habits? I am a 25 year old female, 5'6, 138lbs. For the past 8 months, I have been suffering from IBS-like symptoms. A colonoscopy revealed nothing, but an endoscopy showed small intestine abnormalities. The walls of my duodenum close in on themselves and are touching each other (the doctor actually had difficulty navigating the scope through). He believed it was due to Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome, a rare condition in which the duodenum are compressed between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. I had an upper GI series done the following week, which showed a lot of spasming in the duodenum but not much else. I am now taking Amitiza to help with the occasional constipation, as well as Dexilant for the GERD. I saw my GI two weeks ago and we scheduled a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis and he wrote in the instructions for the radiologist to evaluate for SMA Syndrome and appendicitis (which is being done this weekend). In the last 3 months, I've been unable to eat more than a few bites at a time. I am completely unable to consume milk, anything fried or greasy or anything with a high fat content because I will have bouts of terrible, foul-smelling diarrhea. My stool color changes too: it starts as its normal brown color, then will become more yellow and finally last night it was pale and clay colored. The pain in my abdomen alternates between my lower right side (which was where it was on the day I saw my GI and he ordered a CT to look for appendicitis), and around my belly button. It is always worse after I eat, and my abdomen becomes so distended, even after just a few bites, that it is painful. I've lost more than 10 pounds (I'm 5'6 and was around 150lbs when I first saw my doctor three months ago). I haven't had any vomiting but I do have intense nausea at times, along with deep belching (which I desperately try to control at work!) The weight loss has stalled for now, I am under 140lbs, but I am finding myself able to eat even less than I was a week or a month ago. I've been noticing my hair falling out more and more - not sure whether it is a manifestation of the stress I'm under, or a lack of nutrients. A friend who is a nurse suggested the possibility of gallbladder involvement (due to my inability to tolerate fats and the change in stool color) and a coworker said that in the months before her husband had his appendix removed, the pain would shift around his abdomen and he had an overall feeling of being unwell. Has anyone ever had these symptoms? I am starting to become frustrated with the lack of answers. Blood work has all come back 'normal' but I am unsure what test were performed. I feel like the CT is the last hope to find something before I get branded with the "IBS" label and told to just deal with it. Any help anyone has is greatly appreciated and I'm sorry this was so long! Thanks! Biopsies of the lining of my small intestine showed no bacterial infection. My stool color has been known to change a bit and I told my doctor when it was brown-green or brown yellow...but it hasn't been pale like this before. Also, ever since I was a teenager I would have diarrhea with my period, but I knew a lot of other girls did too. I still have that issue, and my periods are irregular if not taking the Pill, and they've been heavier the last few months but they are not painful

Answer: sound like liver problems esp from clay stools have you had a crp and esr blood test to rule out organ inflamation?? also are your symptoms cycle related if they are worse around period time it could be endometriosis esp if you have very painful periods and ibs prob around that time.... get your iron checked and ferritin as your probably not absorbing vitamins properly through you intestines causing hair loss and malnutrician

Question: How long does heartburn med Dexilant take to kick in? I need to know by tomorrow if I'm going to continue taking this medication. It was prescribed to treat thorax congestion. For two days however it hasn't worked, and has been giving me side effects including some heartburn. Any experience with this drug would be very helpful.

Answer: I would contact your doctor and explain this side effect, as it is doing the opposite of what it should be doing for you. The half life of the drug is 1 to 2 hours and has another peak 5 to 6 hours later in the blood. It is eliminated by the next day so if you haven't had any benefit from the med yet, the doctor will most likely want to know and give you something new.

Question: Do Vyvanse, Asacol, Prednisone, and Dexilant have any negative interactions? If I took Vyvanse, Asacol, Prednisone, and Dexilant at the same time would I have any problems? I know Asacol, Prednisone, and Dexilant are fine together but I was prescribed Vyvanse by a different doctor and need to know if I can start taking it again.

Answer: Well, obviously, you should have discussed this with the second doctor before you stated taking the fourth drug. Now, since you didn't, you should go back and discuss it with her, and also go back and discuss it with the first doctor. Drugs aren't like clothes, you can' just mix and match them, and blow off the combos you don't like. Drugs are serious stuff. You need to be honest and specific with your doctors so that you don't put yourself in a coma or something.

Question: was on prilosec 20mg just got switched to dexilant dr 60mg for my stomach ulcer.? Which is better?

Answer: The better one is the one that works for YOU. The "stomach ulcer" area is one of the many where drug companies come out with a drug, then as it's starting to go off patent, change the drug just enough to be "new". For example, when Prilosec was about to go generic, they "happen" to come out with Nexium. It might be better for some, not for others.

Question: When is the best time to take Dexilant? I can't seem to find the answer on their site http://www.dexilant.com/PI.aspx . I am currently taking it in the morning with my coffee. I am scared to not take it with my coffee, but I am afraid it is running out by the end of the day. I am doing better on this medication but however was woke up during my sleep again with the acid reflux - so again I really want to take it first thing after a bad night. I am just wondering if I should take it a noon ( it says once daily ). I posted my issues in a previous question here. Oh, well maybe there is no hope for me...lol Thanks for any suggestions

Answer: Dexlansoprazole is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat erosive esophagitis or "heartburn" caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus. Dexlansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Before Using Dexilant In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of dexlansoprazole in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of dexlansoprazole in the elderly. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. * For oral dosage form (delayed-release capsules): o For erosive esophagitis (EE): + Adults—60 milligrams (mg) once a day for up to 8 weeks. To prevent erosive esophagitis from coming back, your doctor may want you to take 30 mg once a day for up to 6 months. + Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. o For gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): + Adults—30 milligrams (mg) once a day for 4 weeks. + Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Question: Dexilant side exffect?

Answer: diarrhea, vomiting, upset stomach, upper respiratory infections, and gas.

Question: Best medicine for GASTRITIS? I have had bad nausea and stomach pains and found out I have gastritis. I started with dexilant then nexium and now axiphex but they are only a couple day sample trials and none did great. How long until it's supposed to kick in and what is the best medicine in other peoples opinions? I appreciate the help.

Answer: Curing the cause of the problem rather than trying to put drug bandaids on it. All those medications will destroy your stomach acid and lead to worse problems down the road. Probiotic supplements, digestive enzymes after each meal and drinking raw cabbage juice 3 times a day will get rid of the problem. In the meantime avoid dairy products, sugars, starches and processed foods. You'll be amazed what this does for you.

Question: Should I tell my Dentist That I take these meds? Ativan Prozac Lamictal Dexilant

Answer: At least two of those meds cause dry-mouth or reduced salivary flow. This can increase your risk for decay and gum disease so yes you should tell him.

Question: Can you die from an overdose of..? Hyoscyamine.. .125mg (59 pills) Dexilant... 60mg (20 capsules) Rantidine... 150 mg (25 pills) bottle of niquil? I don't think I'm going to this is just curiosity

Answer: Steve, ranatidine is for heart burn, not a beta blocker. Hyoscyamine..used to treat disorders of the GI tract Dexilant..used to decrease stomach acid prodution. I don't think this will kill you but really eff up your sttomach

Question: Any treatments for GERD? I've been up late every night with nausea and heartburn. Mostly when i lay down, I'm currently taking many medications such as Zantac, Tums, Pepcid, Dexilant, and Promethazine. They're not doing too well of a job for me. Are there any other methods? I've read about a "Alkaline Diet" being the cure but i wasnt to sure if it was legit. Thanks

Answer: hi i have been having the same problem for the past one week.. chest pains , heart burn , feeling full.. i rushed to the hospital in the middle of the night cuz of chest pain.. and today i went to the doc , she said i have reflux ( GERD). she has given me neksium which is esomeprazole tablet.. which has to be taken few mins before dinner! i am so scared whether this problem wont go away.. the best thing to do is to avoid food that cause this problem when i googled i found this: Avoid bending over or exercising just after eating Avoid garments or belts that fit tightly around your waist Do not lie down with a full stomach. For example, avoid eating within 2 -3 hours of bedtime. Do not smoke. Eat smaller meals. Lose weight if you are overweight. Reduce stress. Sleep with your head raised about 6 inches. Do this by tilting your entire bed, or by using a wedge under your body, not just with normal pillows.. n food to avoid: Alcohol Caffeine Carbonated beverages Chocolate Citrus fruits and juices Tomatoes Tomato sauces Spicy or fatty foods Full-fat dairy products Peppermint Spearmint may be we shud jus follow the rules to prevent this from getting worse!!

Question: Sick after eating anything? I don't get whats making me this way, I've ate fairly healthy, today is the first day I've binged a little (Pizza :'D) but the past two days anything I've ate has made me sick to my stomach.. I read online that it could be a stomach acid problem and I'm wondering if the new medication ( I have heartburn sometimes to the point I'll start choking up stomach acid.) Dexilant is making me this way.

Answer: You should probably ask your doc if you can switch to a new medicine, that won't cause so much acid reflux(: Or ask if you can take a acid reflux medication with the one your taking now. Hope this helped(:

Question: Question for acid reflux sufferers- do u use the otc prilosec and does it work? My prescription cost for the new prescription dexilant is $65 a month so I would like to switch to the otc brands that are also for acid reflux I use zantac to help with some issues and my dr has me on dexilant but heard that prilosec otc works well i was wondering if it works for u? also does prilosec otc have a generic i can buy dexilant is a brand new product and does not have a otc yet red angel- that is all well and good- but i have a muscle problem which cause this- do not push your home remedies when u do not know all the facts-

Answer: i take a pirlosec otc every night and i dont have heartburn anymore. i love it. it really works i reccomend it. also at rite aid they have it on sale several times a year.

Question: Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath? Hi, I'm 21, and have been having chest pain and shortness of breath. I have seen a cardiologist and a pulmonologist, and my heart and lungs are fine. Now, I have been having this chest pain and shortness of breath for about 6 months now, and it won't leave. I think it may be my esophagus. The thing that really points out my problem is when I smoke, other times are semi-manageable. When I smoke cigarettes, it feels like phlegm or something is stuck in my esophagus and I can't breathe immediately after smoking it and even the next 2 days after or so. It also comes with aching pain in my esophagus. When I smoke marijuana, it's much much worse. Immediately after smoking marijuana I have extreme chest pain, and can barely breathe. Following that the next 2 - 3 days I can barely breathe and have almost a strong aching pain in my esophagus that leads to my throat and is very uncomfortable. Because of this, I have completely quit smoking both, but if I do once in awhile, this shouldn't be happening and is far from normal. Furthermore, I've just discovered about 3 - 4 weeks ago that when I lay down, or sit down, I have a pulse that goes up and down with my stomach and partially chest. Every doctor I have asked about this to (cardiologist, primary doctor, GI doctor) all said it was normal because I am a fairly thin guy. But, I know that is false because the hypochondriac that I am(ha), I would have noticed it a long long time ago, something had to onset it. My GI doctor said it's probably because my blood pressure is so high at times, but even when I'm very relaxed, and pulse is normal, it still happens. Also, the last time I smoked marijuana, (I have a blood pressure monitor because I have hypertension) while I was sitting, I'd get an irregular heartbeat every time I checked it (which was about 20 times) and when I laid down, I didn't have an irregular heartbeat. Tests I have had: MRA of chest (clear) Echocardiogram Ultrasound (clear) 48 Hour Holter Monitor (clear) Upper GI Barium Swallow (clear) Spirometer Test (clear) Times in the ER during extreme episodes in past 6 months: 6-7 (clear) Medications: Exforge (blood pressure) Dexilant? (acid reflux) Please help me figure this out! Thank you very much for your time.

Answer: There are many different causes of chest pains. Some of these causes are life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Angina at rest, and heart attack caused by a blood clot in a coronary artery are the most common causes. Less common, but also life-threatening, conditions that cause chest pain include aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, and pneumothorax. Any serious chest pain should receive prompt medical attention. Medications and treatments are available to improve the chances of surviving a life-threatening cause of chest pain, and the sooner these therapies are initiated, the greater the chance to prevent death. Please see a good cardiologist. You can also consult SurgeryPlanet, which is a global healthcare facilitator. They can help you finding good cardiologists and hospitals at lower rates. For more information you can visit http://www.surgeryplanet.com/cardiology/

Question: Acid Reflux Help Please!!? I have had a serious case of acid reflux for over a year now. I originally took prilosec but I would get intense hives as an allergic reaction. I went to a GI doctor and was prescribed dexilant however I began getting a reaction to that as well. While at school I saw another doctor and he prescribed me another kind of medicine, Zantac (Ranitidine). I think I have allergies to Ranitidine and types of omeprazole. The doctor mentioned a procedure in which I can make the opening to my stomach smaller to prevent some acid from coming back up. Has anyone had this procedure done...or does anybody know of alternative medicines? Thank you for your help!

Answer: I have several friends who have had the stomach wrap procedure, and although it helped with the acid reflux, it presents many other problems they have to deal with. Go to a health food store and try to cure it naturally before you opt for the surgery. there are many natural herbs and things available to us that may not be covered by insurance, but if they cure you of the reflux and you don't have to have the surgery, it is a good payoff in my opinion.