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Unfortunately, the symptoms don't go away as quickly as we'd like them to. PPIs need to be taken properly, taken a 1/2 hour before your meal and then you must eat. Most PPIs take at least 2 weeks until they are effective, but you may notice some improvement sooner. You just need to be patient.

GERD can go away, but it sometimes does come back. I suffered from most of my adult life with GERD, and you will read a lot from people continually trying to keep the symptoms under control. You might want to try keeping a food diary to see if you can pinpoint your trigger foods. Sometimes people develop food sensitivities that cause GERD symptoms. I know it's hard, but you need to try and control your stress/anxiety levels. That in itself can cause/make your symptoms seem worse. At 53 years old, I developed lung related issues and had a large hernia due to my GERD issues. I eventually had NF surgery.

Hi I’m having Toupet Fundoplication surgery, I need to know if I will be able to swallow medication I take for seizures and other meds after the surgery

Hi, I'm new here and I'm from the Philippines, I'm having difficulty of breathing feels like I'm not satisfied when I take a deep breath. I don't feel any chest pain and any kinds of pain and the only issue I have is the difficulty on breathing. At first I suspect it was because of coffee, I consume coffee everyday for almost 3 years black no sugar no cream. I started feeling the difficulty of breathing back in October but it's something that goes on and off so I did not pay much attention to it. But lately, before the holidays I the episode of my difficulty of breathing became chronic so last Monday I decided to see a doctor and the initial finding is acid reflux (GERD).

Back in May 2017 I decided to loose some weight, doing cardio, HIIT and running. From 250lbs down to 170lbs. I watch my diet and eat in moderation but the only thing I know that caused this is my daily coffee consumption. My ECG result is normal, I don't have any problems when I run or working out. I walk 3km from office going back home for 5 straight days now also don't have any sleeping problems.

The doctor suggested that I go under PPI omeprazole 20mg twice a day 30mins before meal in 2 weeks. I've been following the medication for 5 days and I still feel no major result. I've googled that it normally take some time to feel the result.

Also, I'm looking for any natural alternative and found manuka honey. I will get 1 bottle tomorrow and will start taking at asap and I will post how I find the result in this thread.

I was supposed to buy manuka honey for natural alternative but within the 6th day of the 2 weeks PPI medication I finally felt a good result. My breathing has improved, I did follow my doctor's advice not to drink coffee and any caffeinated beverages. For the past 3 years I drink coffee every day so it's really hard for me to give up coffee but I did for a week and I was relieved from shortness of breathing due to acid reflux. Also, I increased the intensity of my exercise and eat more fruits, vegetables, chicken breast and fish.

I still want to drink coffee (because coffee is life haha) soon but will minimize intake.

jack19962810 - yes lifestyle changed, one major change I did is I stopped drinking coffee which my doctor told me is the trigger. I ate tomatoes (part of my salad) the other day and parmesan cheese (also part of my salad) and I did not feel any shortness of breathing after that.

After 2 weeks taking omeprazol 20mg twice a day, I can say that my breathing really improved. I will maintain my daily exercise routine and diet but will consider to drink coffee again in the future.

suspoo425 said...
Hi I’m having Toupet Fundoplication surgery, I need to know if I will be able to swallow medication I take for seizures and other meds after the surgery

I had a Toupet on January 10th. I was given anti-nausea meds that melt on the tongue and liquid Tylenol with codeine. A lot of meds are available in liquid form - ask your doctor before the surgery and they can help you make a plan. I was surprised to find that I could swallow very tiny pills from the second day. Others, I can crush (the doc or pharmacist can tell you if they can be crushed) and swallow with pudding.

jack19962810 and rivorandyl - coffee causes inflammation at the juncture of the stomach and esophagus for some and hence, the GERD from coffee. So, maybe start loving black tea or green tea?