Your fiancee's symptoms are similar to mine when my reflux is really flaring. I often need to take simethicone (Gas-X) when things get bad in addition to the reflux medicaitons I take.

As for the anti-biotics - they can really throw our systems off. The pharmacology paperwork for Doryx does list chest pain as a possible side effect. But, taking anti-biotics can also mess with the beneficial bacteria that is present in our gut. She should discuss her symptoms with the prescribing doctor as well as the benefits that she's gotten. Maybe there is a better medication? Or maybe she needs something in addition to the Doryx to help with the GI symptoms. Or possibly the two are completely unrelated. Her dermatologist probably prescribes this medication often and will be able to tell you if this is something she sees commonly or not.

Stephanie

Riley Ballard

11/23/09 1:38am

Stephanie,

 

Thanks for your helpful reply.  The simethicone is a good idea and we'll be talking to her dermatologist tomorrow to see if the medication is aggravating her symptoms.

 

Thanks!

Riley