I don't take any over the counter drugs as they never worked for me. I am on
Protonix. I have been on it for almost 7 years now and my only issue has been it
causes anemia after taking it more than 3 years but an iron tablet cures that. I
am not comfortable being on it so long but the alternative of getting cancer it
I don't or living with heartburn everyday isn't worth stopping it. I don't know
how long it takes to get the cancer but I know it happens too often in people
who don't treat the GERD.


-----Original Message-----
From: Dan White <bridgehorse@...>
To: gerdrefluxdisease@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 30 May 2008 1:03 pm
Subject: [GERD reflux disease] Question about Acid reflux/heartburn






Hello, out of all the over the counter medications, which one does
everyone think is more effective? Also, has anyone experienced a
slight cough while they have frequent acid reflux/heartburn..I
recently started getting a slight cough for a few days now and I think
it might be associated with the acid reflux/and or heartburn.

also, does the esophagus heal on its own while on these medications?
is it really dangerous to take these medications more than 4 weeks?

how long would it take to get esophagus cancer if somneone has aot of
acid reflux/heartburn..is it common?

sorry for all the questions, and i hope you can answer them...i do
appreciate your answers!

thanks






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