Use of NSAIDS
Can the use of NSAIDS cause gastroparesis? I have been seen a gastroenterologist who did several tests to include a colonoscopy and a test to measure how long the food stays in my stomach. He...
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It can be caused by diabetes, diet, stomach injury, some types of nerve blocking meds or certain stomach surgeries but probably not NSAIDs. Keep in mind I am not a physician so take that for what it's...
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agreed. long term high dose nsaid use can cause kidney dysfunction, but not really gastroparesis. the most noted gastric side effect of certain nsaids can be gastric ulcers. prolonged ulceration in...
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My private doctor, and my VA PCP both diagnosed me with GERD due to long term NSAID use. I never saw anything pertaining to the illnesses you stated.
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Amitriptyline is not a nSAID.. its more of a tricyclic antidepressant that acts like a SSRI: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amitriptyline
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Thanks for all of your responses. I have two more questions 1. Since Amitriptyline is not a nSAIDS could it then be the cause of Gastroparesis? 2. I am pending a FERS disability retirement from a...
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Amitriptyline may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: • nausea • vomiting • drowsiness • weakness or tiredness • nightmares • headaches • dry...
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gerardo05 wrote:Thanks for all of your responses. I have two more questions 1. Since Amitriptyline is not a nSAIDS could it then be the cause of Gastroparesis? 2. I am pending a FERS disability...
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Your doc said it was 'more likely than not' caused by the amitriptyline.. I do know that it is used by the VA to treat chronic nerve pain and has nerve blocking properties.. I think the case could be...
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