Has anyone had trouble with Fosamax causing esophageal spasms?  When this happens, what can be taken to replace Fosamax?
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Fosamax may rarely cause esophageal side effects.  I would make an appointment with the doctor who prescribed it for you to discuss what you've been experiencing.  If you're taking this drug for Osteoporosis, there are other medications out there that may be helpful as well (i.e. - Evista, Actonel).  Either way, as those commercials on TV say, "talk to your doctor" about this.
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I have had Fibro since I was 16 and am now almost 36. I have the same diagnosises as you including Myofascial Pain Syndrome and others. Actually, MPS should be a given. In my experience pain medications do not work. I have also tried biofeedback, steroid shots, trigger point injections, nerve blocks, accupuncture, foot braces, wrist braces, carpal tunnel release surguries, and so much more. All just torture and I felt like a guinea pig.\nMy best advise is make sure to get plenty of sleep, take a multiple vitamin, keep active in at least low impact sports, and consider Magnesium and Malic Acid supplements (consult the doctor or a nutritionist to have your Magnesuim level checked- it is a simpe mouth swab and not painful), meditation does help some in keeping the pain back if you can seperate your mind from the pain, and try to take 2-3 warm Epson Salt baths a week (Epson salt contains Magnesium and soaking in a warm tub of it helps to get the mineral into the body. Magnesium aids the muscles in using oxygen and when the level is low which is typical in Fibro it can cause are cramps, spasms, and pain.) \nAlso, Fibromyalgia is a neurotransmitter disorder certain foods can trigger similiar symptoms to Fibro. Try eliminating Monsodium Glutamate from your diet. I did and some of my symptoms (chronic headaches and nausea) went away. It is in everything from Doritos to chicken soup. A few key finding's of an FDA study found MSG to cause a "burning sensation in the back of the neck, forearms and chest". Otherwise, learn your limits and pace yourself.\nGood luck!
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Don't be overprotective of it.  Take baths with Epsom Salts.  When it starts to get better, do stretchign exercises.  Mostly chin tucks.  Make sure your the top 1/3 of your monitor is sitting at eye level.  Looking down, even slightly can cause major problems as the muscles tend to retract in spasm.\n\nAlso, take B vatamins, Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc.
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I've too have just recently developed lactose intolerance, and I know how much of a pain it can be. I've been experimenting with these once daily pills called Digestive Advantage for Lactose Intolerance and I've had pretty good results so far. But I have had to begin taking two pills daily instead of one.\n\nIf you're already taking medication everyday like me, then taking these pills shouldn't be much of a problem.\n\nYou can find more info about them at their website: http://ganedenbiotech.com/index.php?page=DALI
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yep, that's acid reflux - this is gonna sound crazy, but eat a couple marshmellows before bed. It'll create a layer that floats on the stomach acid an stops it from backing into ur throat.  Stay away from tomatoes, onions, chocolate, peppermint, and juices. Also, go see ur doctor. Acid Reflux can turn into Barret's Disease after awhile and raise ur risk of esophogial cancer.  There's some really good medications out there that will fix it right up.
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I had a flu shot last year and found out I am allergic to egg whites.My throat closed up and my taste buds swelled up to.Did you eat something you are allergic to? Call your doctor.I was lucky I was at the doctors office when this happened to me because I was treated for shock before I turned blue.
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Usally high acid.  Try liquid gaviscon immediately, and if this alleviates it, you probably need a proton pump inhibitor such as nexium, prilosec otc,etc..
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The treatment would depend on why she is having muscle spasms. Are they due to trauma/injury? If so, mom_overboard's reccommendations are good. It is also possible that it could be a nutritional imbalance related to potassium, sodium, or calcium levels. the only way to determine if this is the problem is to see a physician & have lab work drawn(chemistry analysis).
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Maybe... See a doctor if it happens again.\nWhen you swallow, you have to stop eating. If you were having some trouble breathing anyway, took large bits or developed reflux, as someone else suggested, your breath control could've been impaired. It took longer for you to recover and start breathing again.\nThe second thing is: were you eating any new foods or spices? Sometimes you could also develop an allergy to something you have always eaten.
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My friend was in  inpatient treatment and took Topomax, he described feelings of rage adn anger.  He said he thought he was going to explode.   My friend is mid mannered, smart and kind.  Go figure.  Maybe there is something to what you are saying.\n\nSOmeone wrote in on a board:           * comments: We tried topamax as a replacement for the Carbatrol because Carbatrol causes overweight. After the 2nd week on topamax Lucas began going into extreme physical rages, striking out at his family and surroundings. We have since taken him off from topamax, and now after about 3 weeks the anger problem is gone. Will meet with Doctor again in 2 weeks.\n\nMakes you wonder....\n\nI hope he feels better.
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my guess is concerta. that's what you're on?\nme too! (or at least, i'm suppose to...long story, i need to get my prescription filled)\ni noticed i got hungry a hour or two later then i did before. and my doctor said that most kids on concerta don't eat much while the medicines working (at school for lunch they usually don't eat much more then a bag of ships and a coke.)\nalso, when they uped my dosage of concerta from like 36 to 54, i got horrible headaches (And even though i am no longer on the higher dosage of concerta, they believe that the meds might have caused it.)\nthe headaches started the day i first used the higher dosage. \nthey are still investigating to see if i'm getting migrane headaches (highly unlikely for my age, but i ahve a family history of it) or if the meds caused it. \ni hope i helped!
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Yep - I've got it too.\n\nI used to take Effexor, but it killed my libido and the withdrawal effects are super-awful (I now kind of understand drug addiction - vomiting, dizziness, the whole she-bang) I took a lot, though, 150mg so that didn't help.  The med helped the anxiety a ton, though. So much that I thought I was better and decided to wean myself (bad idea - don't do it - you will be sorry 3 months later and have to spend another 3 months getting something new into your system)\n\nI am now starting Prozac.  So far the only bad side effect is I can't take it before bed or I don't sleep well.  It is too soon to tell if it is working - so it isn't helping much yet.  Hopefully soon.  \n\nGood luck.  Go to a psychiatrist - they can prescribe meds and have much more background than a family physician so they will have experience with lots of meds.
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ive stopped takin my colofac because it stopped working for me. I realised that spicy food really upset my tummy so ive cut that out. When i went back to the docs he told me just to take colofac wen i had cramps so thats wat ive been doing. I reckon you ca become immune to it. Good luck
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I found that porridge helped mine. Scott`s porage oats, not the ready brek sort. I don`t have cows milk anymore, instead I have sweetened soya milk. In fact it`s much nicer on cereals, inc the porridge, and you can`t tell in cooking. Now drink earl grey tea (no milk) and black coffee. Don`t eat yogurt`s, cottage cheese, and mayo can upset. Horlicks was also a culprit. I found that dairy was the main cause, and by a process of elimination I cut things out completely or cut down on them. I don`t take any meds though. Worry and anxiety can aggravate it as well.
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There is all kind of diet pills out there. I've taken alot of them. The last two I tried were Liptopril that worked but I found myself getting angry alot while taking them. And then, Trimspa, that stuff works too. And it has no caffeine or caffeine like stimulants. But if you are allergic to shellfish then you can't take it.
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Hi, I am wondering if he has acid reflux? He should probably consult his doctor first, but if Not, go buy Prilosec OTC, take that. If this doesn't help much, immediately go see a doctor. All this vomiting, is doing damage to his lungs, wind pipe, vocal cords, etc. Which could have serious consequences later on in life. He maybe a bulimic, you never know?
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Acid reflux could have eroded your esophagus and caused a sore throat. My mom has had that problem and now she is on prilosec. Hope that helps.