Heartburn

osmotar
osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
It seems that each time I have the 5FU pump, this is the second time for me, and will have it removed tomorrow, I get heartburn...any suggestions as to what I can take or do to alleviate?

Linda

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  • Greend
    Greend Member Posts: 678
    #2
    Heartburn
    They put me on Nexium. Takes a few days to start working but did the job. Took one in the am and one at night.
  • osmotar
    osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
    #3
    Greend said:

    Heartburn
    They put me on Nexium. Takes a few days to start working but did the job. Took one in the am and one at night.

    I'll
    check with the onco nurse , and see what she says..thanks for the info
  • palmyrafan
    palmyrafan Member Posts: 396
    #4
    Heartburn Relief
    I've only gotten it a couple of times but I always pop a Tums Smoothie in my mouth at the onset. It immediately stops the heartburn in its tracks. I would only recommend this for occasional heartburn. If it is something you get quite often, be sure to see your doctor for proper diagnosis and relief.
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #5
    ~Linda
    Like mentioned, communicate with your chemo professionals...they'll have something. I also got it during chemo.

    I also had increased acid, more so during rads.....they prescribed Protonix for me, which I still use.

    Best,
    John
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #6
    Same Here
    Docs added a GERD med to my collection during induction chemo. I have heard great things about Aloe juice, but, of course - I'd check with docs first.
  • Greend
    Greend Member Posts: 678
    #7
    Pam M said:

    Same Here
    Docs added a GERD med to my collection during induction chemo. I have heard great things about Aloe juice, but, of course - I'd check with docs first.

    aloe vera
    That stuff is great once you get it down. My wife has used it (as well as her mother during chemo) for years with positive results. They do have flavored now.

    I should have mentioned that as well.
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #8
    Greend said:

    Heartburn
    They put me on Nexium. Takes a few days to start working but did the job. Took one in the am and one at night.

    Hi Linda

    Talk to your doctor and ask them to prescribe something to help with the heartburn, I was ok just using tums in my treatment.

    Hope you find what works for you
    Hondo
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #9
    Greend said:

    aloe vera
    That stuff is great once you get it down. My wife has used it (as well as her mother during chemo) for years with positive results. They do have flavored now.

    I should have mentioned that as well.

    Aloe Vera

    I agree that is some very good stuff for the body, I have it growing in my back yard and just wack off a little when needed.

    Hondo
  • osmotar
    osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
    #10
    Zantac
    The onco nurse told me to get Zantac over the counter, did the trick. thanks for all of the suggestions and comments.

    Linda

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