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Posted 1/26/2018 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
So I am on day 6 of weening off my PPI. I was on omeprazole 40mg daily. I have a plan to cut it back slowly so this week its 2 Zantacs one day, then omeprazole 40mg the next and so on. Once I feel no rebound effect I will move onto zantac two days in a row to PPI one, then continue the progression to zero. Heartburn has been good so far not experiencing to bad burning/reflux, however I am getting the below symptoms.

- Tight throat/jaw. No issues swallowing just a constant tight feeling in this area.
- Off and on feeling a bit queasy or nauseas

Besides that I feel a little acid reflux but nothing to write home about. Are the above two symptoms normal? I have tried to ween before only to relapse so I am literally giving myself the entire year this time to do so.
Posted 1/26/2018 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, common symptoms. Did you ask your doctor how to properly wean off your PPI, or are you doing this on your own?
Posted 1/26/2018 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
On my own.
Posted 1/27/2018 6:01 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds to me like you're cutting back too quickly. I'd ask your doctor.
Posted 1/27/2018 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
I think I will book an appointment with him. However our the symptoms I am seeing normal?
Posted 1/29/2018 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck and keep it up. So, I'm sure you heard about apple cider vinegar...This is just me, but I dont think ACV works when I have bad reflux pain. I did, however, find that it sometimes works when I have that nausea that you talk about. Give it a try.

If that doesn't work, you can try some more H2's/tums, and see if that helps the nausea.
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