Question:

I have ulcerative colitis for about 6 years..  I take Asacol and Rowasa Suppositories.  Now I been having problems with my esophagus.  So I went for a gastroscopy.  He says my esophagus is inflamed.  I am now taking a 30mg Prevacid every morning along with my other medications for a year. Does anybody take both Asacol and Prevacid together like this? and Is there a link with ulcerative colitis and a inflamed esophagus? and Does taking Asacol for a long time cause an inflamed esophagus?  Any input would be appreciated.

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I have gotten an inflamed esphogas SOOO many times and it hurts SOOOO bad…I feel for you!  Mine sometimes is caused by just the disease itself…but most of the time…meds cause this….Did your Dr. say anything about the meds you hope you get some relief quick…it always made me feel like it was my heart…does yours feel that way?? Take Care and Don’t Feel Alone….We All Know The Pain You Are Experiencing!!! Love, Lisa in Tennessee

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I had similar problems when taking asacol. The GI doc gave me prevacid but it did not help. She then changed me from asacol to sulfasalazine and the problem went away. I still take 1 prevacid in the morning in the event there was some other problem. I suggest you talk to your doc about switching off asacol for a short time just in case it is causing your problem. Good luck. Joe – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have ulcerative colitis for about 6 years..  I take Asacol and Rowasa Suppositories.  Now I been having problems with my esophagus.  So I went for a gastroscopy.  He says my esophagus is inflamed.  I am now taking a 30mg Prevacid every morning along with my other medications for a year. Does anybody take both Asacol and Prevacid together like this? and Is there a link with ulcerative colitis and a inflamed esophagus? and Does taking Asacol for a long time cause an inflamed esophagus?  Any input would be appreciated.

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