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Is anyone experiencing increased GERDS/Acid Reflux?

Posted by rhondat23 @rhondat23, Sep 14, 2023

For many years I have been on generic Prilosec and after trying Fosamax I had to start taking Famotidine as well for severe Acid Reflux. I have had both upper/lower scope and everything checks out fine. I started Evenity in June and now I am experiencing severe acid reflux even while taking Prilosec and Famotidine. Has anyone else experienced an increase in acid reflux while taking Evenity?

Next week I have an appointment with a Nutritionist and am hoping they can help.

I know both of these acid reflux medications can contribute to osteoporosis. However, I have tried stopping but my acid reflux is too bad. I have tried ginger tea, not eating (chocolate, onions, garlic and tomatoes) but none of this seems to help. Prior to starting Evenity I had my acid reflux well controlled. I don't believe acid reflux is a listed side effect, so I am reaching out to see if anyone in our support group is experiencing the same issue and has figured out a way to alleviate the discomfort. Thanks for your support!!!

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sando | @sando | Jun 20 1:59am
In reply to @annspear "I too have had on and off issues with acid reflux and at one time took..." + (show)
@annspear

I too have had on and off issues with acid reflux and at one time took omeprazole - was off for many years - until I started fosomax and acid reflux returned-Endo Dr. suggested Evenity and I have had my 8 th shot and and all was good but just recently have started with acid reflux again!!!

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Did the reflux start after your 22th shot ended? I’ve been coughing and spitting up mucous since stopping evenity…course it may be something else…how would we know? Ideas?

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ripley | @ripley | Jun 20 10:53am
In reply to @beanieone "Sounds like we had the same digestive history and issues. I solved the immediate problem by..." + (show)
@beanieone

Sounds like we had the same digestive history and issues. I solved the immediate problem by giving up on Tymlos - there were so many other problems with it/me - and switching to Evenity. However I am still dealing with the leftover side effects of Tymlos.

I’m glad you weighed in and happy you were able to find a workable remedy.

Cheers!

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How is the Evenity working for you, and any side effects? thanks.

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mlwh | @mlwh | Jun 20 4:23pm
In reply to @susanfalcon52 "mlwh, Gerd is the reason that I have been declining the oral bifosphonates for 20 years...." + (show)
@susanfalcon52

mlwh,
Gerd is the reason that I have been declining the oral bifosphonates for 20 years.
I thought gerd sufferers were supposed to start out sleeping on their left side?

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Susan, you are so right. LEFT side. I mis-spoke.

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maradeur | @maradeur | Jun 21 7:47am

I'm on tymlos for about 8 months and have been diagnosed with "silent reflux" . The symptoms are as you described: post-nasal drip, pgelm, constant throat-clearing, light cough. Few actual symptoms of what i thought of as acid reflux! but the Dr suggested cutting back on acidic foods (my biggie was cold seltzer) and Prilosec and Flonase.

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