Heartburn!

[Beckyjh]

So I had my first carbo/caelyx yesterday of 2nd line chemo and so far so good although I'm under no illusions - I know once I stop taking the steroids it'll probably hit. So despite no major side effects at the moment I do have pretty horrendous heartburn. Has anyone else had this? Am I ok to take heartburn medicine?

[Microbabe]

Yes terrible got some tablets from dr would check with cns nurse and onc to be sure you get right ones 😃

[HopeP]

Me too on same regime and onc said ok to take Gaviscon but maybe you should check with your own doc???

[Yoshbosh]

I was given some omeprazole to help with heartburn - I thought I was having a heart attack! Definitely ask what is safe for you to have and get a prescription if necessary. Good luck with the chemo!

[Caroles1]

I take Omaprezole too,but have it prescribed,wouldn't exist without it.Anything else I would take advice on

Cxxx

[SarahsJourney]

I'm using a nutritionist to help with supplements during my treatment. Had horrendous heartburn initially & she suggested Aloe Vera juice. I take 3 tablespoons morning & evening & had no issue ever since. I get mine from Ocado but the make is Pukka. It's about £15-20 a bottle, but worth it in my opinion x

[Caleda4]

Hi, I suffered terrible heartburn,& firstly tried rennies,but they did not work for me. When I spoke to the Oncologist he gave me a prescription for Omeprazole which I had to take in the morning before any food. It worked very well,but I did say to the Oncologist ' will I be able to come off these once I finish chemo' the answer was yes & so that it what I did & I have never has symptoms since. This drug is used for people with a hiatus hernia,they are a proton pump inhibitor,but short term are very safe. I hope that you will find this useful as heartburn is horrible. Good luck with the rest of your treatment.

Caleda xxx

[Tracex]

Hi i was given lanzaprole i suffered all way through chemo gaviscon tablets and peppermint cordial worked for me all the best ur oncologist should perscribe you something thou xxx