Osophagitis and heartburn

Hi
I've had Osophagitis and heartburn for past couple of months. I tried a low fat diet and avoiding known triggers but pain just didn't subside. Reluctantly I'm taking PPIS on my doctor's advice. They're not really controlling it that much. I've recently read about the Fast Tract diet and want to try that and stop PPIS. I've only been on a low dose for 2 months. Should I gradually stop them? Also with diet I haven't really noticed any triggers yet because I can't get it under control. A lot of people seem to cut out gluten and dairy. Should I be doing that. I'm very confused with the mass of info on the Internet and the pain is getting worse.

Thanks.

Hi, thanks for the reply. It's a horrible thing to have. I've always eaten what I want so finding it hard to watch what I eat, not that it's making a difference anyway. Heartburn last night was so painful. I'm seeing my gp later. I need some help and advice. I can't go on like this.
I hope things improve soon for you too.

Hi Sharon
Thanks for reply. I've not had an endoscopy this time. I had this 6 years ago but not as bad so my gp has just put me on ppis. I initially started on low fat diet and avoiding all the usual. Then I've read about this fast tract diet which makes more sense to me, avoiding fermentable cards and plenty of protein and good fats. You need acid in your stomach though so can't be on ppis. I've read good things about it. I don't care what I try as long as this horrible pain eases. It's constant now. I don't take ibuprofen and have stopped my effervescent vitamin c cos thought that might be aggravating things. I'm fed up!
Georgia

Thanks Sharon. I'll definitely keep a diary. I've cut gluten and dairy out now. To be honest, I'm hardly eating anything because I just don't know what my triggers are at the moment. This may sound stupid, but as I mentioned I want to stop the PPIs and give the Fast Tract diet a go. Should I wait until things are under control before cutting down the meds, rather than stopping them when I'm in agony, like I am now? I don't know if they're helping or making matters worse? I'm only on a low dose.

Thanks
Georgia

I saw my doctor yesterday and she wasn't much help. She didn't say to increase dose or change. She said be interesting to see what happens if I stop it but it was up to me. Confusing. I'm going to organise endoscopy cos not had one for years but am dreading it. Last time I had sedation and never felt anything but I can't have sedation now cos of a different health problem. I already have a fear of choking so it won't be very difficult. I'll do as you suggest and try get things under control first. In the meantime should I just stick to low fat, low acid diet. I'm so hungry but don't know what to eat for the best anymore. Are you very strict with your diet? Do you take ppis?

Thanks
Georgia