Trying to get off of Nexium

Hello, I just posted my recovery story today 11:22 7/7. I was also told that I would have to take PPIs forever. Really. I think it is important to find the root cause of your acid reflux. If you share any of my symptoms, perhaps give the Pylorus theory a shot. I did 3 months of yoga and focused on relaxing before starting to feel better.  I went through many relapses. The last doctor I worked with said the PPI's function is only to make the patient feel comfortable while the Pylorus starts to work again. The cause of the hearburn however is acid reflux - not too much acid generation. Your stomach knows how much acid to produce. It is a perfect system. The PPI just stops acid production so your stomach does not fill up on acid. However, if there is still no outlet for the acid that you produce (the Pylorus is closed), then your stomach's pumping action will cause the acid to rebound (or reflux) into your esophagus. Best of luck! 

Hello,

I have understood that a slow wean is best with Prilosec and also decreasing the dose weekly.  This is something your GI physician should be helping you with. I know it is hard coming off of meds. 

From other people out there, they've used DGL Licorice and Aloe Vera juice to help soothe and protect the stomach. Also, I've heard that other people's GIs have recommended taking Rolaids Anti-Gas/Antacid tablets as needed during the taper. And another individual was recommended by his GI to switch from Prilosec to OTC Pepcid, which significantly less strong then Prilosec

I know that each person is different so I do hope you are able to successfully wean off this medication.

Take care

Kitt