Any tips for coping off nexium for bravo test

jennielouises

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Posted 1/31/2016 8:29 PM (GMT 0)

I am having a bravo capsule fitted on Wednesday and am having an extended 96 hour ph test. I came off nexium on Wednesday and have been taking ranitidine. I thought I was doing ok. Now on day five my stomach feels like it is on fire and I fee so sick. I'm taking antacids but they aren't helping. I have to stop them on Tuesday as well and then can't take another one till Sunday night. I'm so scared as I feel so ill. Has anyone got any tips for coping? Is there anything I could eat to help the acid? I had a tiny bit of chocolate today and some tomato and now my stomach is churning and burning. I just want this week to be over with and its only just started!

Loucath

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Posted 2/1/2016 7:17 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Jennielouises, sorry you are having such a hard time coming of your PPIs. I wouldn't eat tomatoes or chocolate, they are foods you should avoid if you have GERD/LPR. Hang in there and eat healthy and keep hydrated.

SharonZ

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Posted 2/1/2016 12:22 PM (GMT 0)

Jennielouises:

Sorry about your struggles, but I agree with Loucath - you have to really watch your diet. I really don't think that there's much that you can do other than eat healthy and avoid alcohol, carbonation, spicy, and acidic foods. Also, you need to avoid chocolate and caffeine.

Good luck with the Bravo test!

Sharon

jennielouises

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Posted 2/1/2016 3:49 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks. I guess I got complacent being on the meds. I only had one malteser and a small amount of spaghetti bolognaise but I should know off the pills that will hurt. I seem to only being able to eat corn flakes and bread without the pills. This bravo test better show that I'm eligible for the surgery! 10 years of suffering is enough!

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