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I don't believe i've tried rabeprazole? What is it if you don't mind me asking? (i'm totally fine with generics!).Originally Posted by strange_wings
Do you think it's possible that because your stomach doesn't empty normally that some acid reducers are doing too much reducing(hypochlorhydria), leading to the vomiting?
Omeprazole and esomeprazole really aren't that different -look at the molecule models and formula. The very slight change let the drug company repatent for longer to make more money. Probably why if one doesn't work for you the other isn't helpful either.
Have you tried rabeprazole?
What local prescription plans are there in your state/local pharmacies? I could have sworn even walmart has one.
Btw, the bacteria bit was meant for Gail's problem. I don't think that's a major factor in your gastric problems since it's more of a function problem. And have you ever made a list of all your health problems, from minor to more major and looked for links between them, or had a doctor look?
I've asked my GI doctor about the vomiting before- and he said it was a direct result of the GERD (i have a pretty severe case of it according to the doctor) so i don't know if it's a result of the medicine- i was vomiting badly before i ever started taking medicine to help.
Tonight i registered for "Together RX Access" - it's a card that you use at local pharmacies to get discounts on prescriptions/etc for free.
Walmart has the $4 generics- but the two main things i take are not available in a generic form.Walgreens is closer to me (down the street) and has 24 pharmacy service...so i'd prefer to keep my things there - but may wind up switching in the short term if walmart is drastically less expnsive.
My GI doctor and my primary care doctor have a list of all diagnosed issues. I hate to list them off for risk of sounding like i'm a hypocondriac...but all have been diagnosed through scopes/medical diagnosis,scans: Vertigo, IBS with diarrhea (spaztic colon), Gastroparesis, Hiatial Hernia, GERD, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrom) - Insulin Resistance as a result of the PCOS issues. I have Asthma as well but it's really well right now- i don't have to take anything for it aside from a rescue inhaler once in a blue moon- so it's not an issue right now.
My main issues are GI problems and they're all somewhat related. The only things that really bother me are the GI issues- because it's a daily issue- every day my stomach is bothering me and i have constant reflux issues w/o my medicine. The insulin resistance (as a result of PCOS) is directly tied into the Gastroparesis - i'm VERY VERY careful about my diet nowdays because my risk for being a diabetic when i get older are huge- so i'm trying to eat very healthy to prevent this. Since i can't take medicine for all my GI issues (it would help some while making others worse according to my doc)- i only take medicine for the GERD. So to help out in other ways- i exercise regulary, try to maintain a healthy weight, and i cook most meals at home and try to be careful (aside from the occassionaly chocolate binge