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Acid Reflux with Parkinsons

Posted by susan62 @susan62, Nov 30, 2018

I have been experiencing nausea ever since I started taking Sinemet. My doctor lowered the dosage and all in all I am doing much better, except for this low grade nausea. Although it too is better. I now feel like the nausea comes from the point where my esophagus meets my stomach. Pressure sometimes too. I have read that heartburn/acid reflux or GERD is not that uncommon in PD patients. Anyone have a similar issue? Your input is greatly appreciated. Thx

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Nov 30, 2018

Thanks for bringing up this topic, @susan62. This same symptom was mentioned by, @portera64. Her mother had nausea type problems for many years before she was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Perhaps she will join in this conversation to talk about it as well.

@susan62, have you had a GI check up to be sure there aren't any other GI problems that might be causing the GERD/reflux problem?

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portera64 | @portera64 | Nov 30, 2018

@susan62 My mom has severe nausea from the medication and has been struggling with undiagnosed nausea for a very long time / she doesn't have reflux and we are actually moving up appointment with neuro to investigate options- they recommended to her make sure to take with something sweet- so she has been using apple juice in large volumes rather than taking with water - with no relief. I wish you comfort and hope it eases for you.

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susan62 | @susan62 | Dec 1, 2018
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@portera64

@susan62 My mom has severe nausea from the medication and has been struggling with undiagnosed nausea for a very long time / she doesn't have reflux and we are actually moving up appointment with neuro to investigate options- they recommended to her make sure to take with something sweet- so she has been using apple juice in large volumes rather than taking with water - with no relief. I wish you comfort and hope it eases for you.

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Thx so much for your input! I am seeing my neurologist on the 19th. I sympathize so much with your mother. My nausea is very low it seems compared to hers. I feel so badly that she has endured it for so long. I hope she finds relief. Take care.

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susan62 | @susan62 | Dec 1, 2018
In reply to @hopeful33250 "Thanks for bringing up this topic, @susan62. This same symptom was mentioned by, @portera64. Her mother..." + (show)
@hopeful33250

Thanks for bringing up this topic, @susan62. This same symptom was mentioned by, @portera64. Her mother had nausea type problems for many years before she was diagnosed with Parkinson's. Perhaps she will join in this conversation to talk about it as well.

@susan62, have you had a GI check up to be sure there aren't any other GI problems that might be causing the GERD/reflux problem?

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Hi Teresa. No, I haven’t seen a GI. Seeing my neurologist on the 19th and it is one of the questions on my list. I have never had any sort of acid reflux/GERD, etc. before taking the Sinemet. Started when I was at a much higher dose and now is still with me. I Googled it and found a very interesting article about acid reflex/GERD, etc. In it they said it was quite common for people who have PD. Great ☹️

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 1, 2018

@susan62 I certainly agree with that, 😢

If you can find the link and post it sometime, I would like to read it as well. I know that constipation is a problem for PD, but I had not heard of GERD.

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susan62 | @susan62 | Dec 2, 2018

Here it is...www.nutritionucanlivewith.com Parkinson’s Disease and Acid Reflux

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Dec 2, 2018
In reply to @susan62 "Here it is...www.nutritionucanlivewith.com Parkinson’s Disease and Acid Reflux" + (show)
@susan62

Here it is...www.nutritionucanlivewith.com Parkinson’s Disease and Acid Reflux

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Thanks, @susan62

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