Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 619248

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GERD, etc.

Posted by Squiggles on March 12, 2006, at 7:01:29

I just read in a fashion magazine of
a large study (more than 1,000) in the UK
examining the causes of GERD, diarrhea,
IBS, etc. They found that benzos, ADs,
and carbonated drinks were all directly
linked.

Squiggles

Re: GERD, etc.

Posted by Kon on March 12, 2006, at 10:47:22

In reply to GERD, etc., posted by Squiggles on March 12, 2006, at 7:01:29

I think this has been known for quite a while. It's believed that carbonated drinks cause gastric distention (relax lower esophageal sphincter), so increases likelihood that contents from stomach may go backwards up into esophagus. Alpha and beta-blockers, alcohol, anticholinergics, benzos, narcotics, nicotine, nitrates, calcium channel blockers, theophylline and some other drugs are believed to be risk factors for GERD due to decreasing lower esophageal sphincter pressure.

Re: GERD, etc. » Squiggles

Posted by fires on March 12, 2006, at 15:47:45

In reply to GERD, etc., posted by Squiggles on March 12, 2006, at 7:01:29

> I just read in a fashion magazine of
> a large study (more than 1,000) in the UK
> examining the causes of GERD, diarrhea,
> IBS, etc. They found that benzos, ADs,
> and carbonated drinks were all directly
> linked.
>
> Squiggles

Even after I had a Nissen fundoplication for GERD, I was told NO sodas. Not now, not ever again. I've strayed a little.

Re: GERD, etc.

Posted by Phillipa on March 12, 2006, at 18:39:37

In reply to Re: GERD, etc. » Squiggles, posted by fires on March 12, 2006, at 15:47:45

Benzos? Fondly, Phillipa

GERD, etc.

Posted by Squiggles on March 12, 2006, at 18:45:40

In reply to Re: GERD, etc., posted by Phillipa on March 12, 2006, at 18:39:37

> Benzos? Fondly, Phillipa

Could be the K, could be the Synth., could
*be* the lithium, could be the diet cokes
as a daily beverage at least 3x per day;

I'll check the coke, as i can't get off the
others;

BTW, Phillipa, you really do sound familiar ;-}

Squiggles

Re: GERD, etc. » Phillipa

Posted by Phillipa on March 13, 2006, at 17:18:34

In reply to Re: GERD, etc., posted by Phillipa on March 12, 2006, at 18:39:37

squiggles how could I sound familiar? Fondlly, Philllipa

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