
Fundoplication Done. Took Alprazolam For Stomachache And Breathlessness. Safe To Take Xanax?

The long term results after fundoplication, kind of confirms
what you are experiencing.About 2 years, most people are
back on PPIs because of symptom recurrence.
It is very important to take the PPI twice a day for severe
symptoms, about 90 mins. before your main meals for
effectiveness.Also, dietary factors, alcohol intake, caffeine
and smoking history, all weigh in.
The reason Xanax is helping is control of stress factors that
might aggravate the symptoms.
The drug has no effect on the lower esophageal sphincter
pressure.If anything, it might slow down the contractions
of the stomach.
I think your intestinal pains may be related to Diverticulosis
and perhaps associated irritable bowel syndrome.
As for other antidepressants, some that belong to the
Tricyclic family, help IBS-Diarrhea type.
Valium can lower the sphincter pressure and worsen GERD
symptoms.
I wish you the very best.

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