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Why Am I Having Difficulty Swallowing With Sharp Pain?

In 2013 I had an endoscopy due to my complaints of difficult swallowing with sharp pain, I was told that I had a ulcer at the esophagus stomach area, due to reflux and I was to take Omeprazole 40 mg in the mornings. In 2011 I had a bone density that showed only some pineaporosis (sp) In 2013 my bone density results were more than moderate osteoporosis . I had taken actonel for several years, maybe nine or more, but it was to be stopped for two years. In 2009 had non-Hodgkins lymphoma, and was treated with Moderate chemical therapy, COHR that might not be the correct initials. My lab work remained normal, all of it. I take Trazodone 50 mg., Cymbalta 60. Oh, yes I am taking Prolia twice yearly. Zectec 10 mg, , Asa 81 grs, omeprazole 40 mg. multi vitamins, calcium, vitamin D, vit B12. I am 72, and I am in good health, eat right, Exercise , . My question is this: my gastroenterologist wants me to take on the Omeprazole 40 mg., and actually I have been on this medication off and on a good bit, years. I am blaming Vytorin as a failure to me, and the anti acid drug, promoting osteoporosis in me. Can you think of anything I can do? I see my oncologist in five days, so your advise might prove helpful. Also, my daughter is a Family Doctor.
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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After going through your medical history, given your age Osteoporosis is inevitable. However I would suggest you to continue with the medication prescribed by your doctors. If you have problem with any specific medication kindly discuss the same with the prescribing doctor. Also would suggest you to expose yourself to sun in the early hours of the day, daily walking on level ground, usage of any walking aids if you have decreased visual acuity, extra precaution while you walk on slippery surfaces like bathroom floors etc., to avoid falls.
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Why Am I Having Difficulty Swallowing With Sharp Pain?

After going through your medical history, given your age Osteoporosis is inevitable. However I would suggest you to continue with the medication prescribed by your doctors. If you have problem with any specific medication kindly discuss the same with the prescribing doctor. Also would suggest you to expose yourself to sun in the early hours of the day, daily walking on level ground, usage of any walking aids if you have decreased visual acuity, extra precaution while you walk on slippery surfaces like bathroom floors etc., to avoid falls.