>----- Original Message -----
From: Helen Dynda <olddad66@runestone.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS <adhesions@forum.obgyn.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2000 9:16 PM
Subject: Gastric Esophageal Reflux Disease or GERD
> Bev, I suffered from GERD a few years ago. My symptoms presented as a
> burning pain in the central area of my chest. At the time, I actually
> thought the burning pain was heart-related; but thankfully I had a
> Physician Assistant who recognized what was causing the burning
> sensation and knew how to treat it.
>
> What was actually happening was stomach acid - which is very irritanting
> to the esophagus - was backing up into my lower esophagus. I am not too
> sure as to what caused this to happen in the first - perhaps being
> overweight had something to do with it. I know that it took several
> weeks of treatment before it no longer caused me problems.
>
> Bev, I am concerned that you are not taking medication for this. I do
> remember the names of the medications I was prescribed for GERD -
> Prilosec and Propulsid. I will send my list about presciption
> medication sites to the Forum - and then you will be able to learn more
> about these medications, Prilosec and Propulsid.
>