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Botox, now heartburn
I had my Botox injection yesterday in my LES. They say it went well. It is too early to say if it helps tho it does seem to. I was very sick yesterday afternoon and evening, pain, nausea and heartburn. I woke up at 4 AM with very bad heartburn and a little vomiting. I am doing better today. I was told I would have increased heartburn. Just have to learn how to control it. I already take Nexium, Mylanta and Gas Ease. I will report back in a few weeks on how it is working.
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Well, at this point, I don’t think the Botox helped. I still have the old symptoms and some new. Last night I woke up regurgitating whatever was in my stomach. I am taking Nexium twice a day and Zantac before bed. The doctor told me to call back in two weeks.
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2 ReactionsHi @ryman,
May i ask if you followed-up with the doctor, since the Botox was not helpful?
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1 ReactionIt’s sounds to me like the Botox did what it was supposed to, relax your LES. Unfortunately, now you have symptoms of a “too relaxed” LES. The good news is that Botox is temporary. Bad news is it takes months to wear off (not sure but maybe 3). I agree with your meds. Remember that physical positioning can have a powerful effect on GERD, the acid is gravity dependent. Especially if symptoms at night, can put a 4x4 piece of wood under the head of your bed, to help prevent the stomach contents from flowing into your esophagus.
Remember that the right diet is important with GERD. Both foods that exacerbate and help
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/gerd-diet-foods-that-help-with-acid-reflux-heartburn