The aloe was great I found that I could buy it rather easily and during the more crucial period it offered alot of relief for the burning. The only side effect is that it can give you a case of...
It could be an attack of Gastritis. Look at what your eating and eliminate caffiene and fried foods for a bit. This may help you feel better. Try DGL ( look up the reference on the web). It takes...
It sound like you have alot of stress to go along with your acid reflux. Make an appointment with your gastrologist and try to have ready not only a time table per say of time of the day where...
Relax first and primary wait for the test results and then work with your doctor to find a way to heal. Stressing on this will only make things work. You have come to a place where there is alot of...
Yes I tried acupuncture for stomach spasms as I called it and it worked great. With every treatment it seemed the relaxation lasted longer and longer. I stopped going though and the spasms took about...
I have been on Sucralcarafate for over a year now. I found that it takes a while for it to fully kick in but once it does it works great for the burning from Gastritis flare ups. I have tried the...
Kitt: We are here for you just like you have always been there for us. My hats off to you to take on a teaching job that would stress me out to no end. Keep going for those walks and release whats...
Leo: I love tea so I had my apothacary put together a tea for me for my gastritis. He included the peppermint because it is great for indigestion. That part is true but boy was it awefull for...
Wondering3: In my opinion get a second opinion it never hurts and make sure that second opinion is a Gastrologist. Then you can weigh your options as to what you want to do. What comes to mind is a...
mtjbob: How are you doing now?...
Mtjbob: How are things going?...
EM: Your Doing good but it sounds like your still stressing. My Gastrologist reccomended that I take an H2 blocker in conjunction with the Protinix to help get off the medication. He also reccomended...
Leviathan: I had my first battle with GERD in my 20's although they did not call it that then. I was given Tagamet to take and Donnatal. I took the meds involved my self in fun outoor activities and...
girlnred: Welcome to the forum there is a world of help and support here. Your story sound all to familiar. Bear in mind that Anxiety and stress can cause these symptoms also. Right now your mind is...
noklu: I have found that when it comes to doctors you have to ask direct questions. Consult your physician and ask do I or do I not have Barrets. Then ask why you still have gerd even after 2 doses...
EM: I would opt for C simply because it takes the H2 blockers a little time to kick in there nothing like PPI however they are old school as they say because before PPI there was Tagamet and that was...
Emkaye: You definitely hit the nail right on the head anxiet can have alot to do with GERD. Here is the hard part if you worry about your stomach then you become more anxious which in turn makes your...
emkaye: Hey thats why they call it a lifestyle change. Leave all those bad habits behind you. Dont rush getting off the medications slow it down a bit watch for what your body is telling you. I too...
Emkaye: Your already having sucess stay positive and I am sure you will be posting your success too but bear in mind that your words of how things are changing for the better are so inspiring to all....
Priness Tara: Have you gone to see your doctor. It might not be related to heartburn at all. But in answer to your question it does seem that when your stomach is empty the symptoms feel worse. I...
emkaye: Congrats on the life style change and recognizing what you were doing wrong that may have been causing the GERD. Tapering off regardless of how long you were on the PPI is a wise route to...
Katequ: It has taken me over 7 months to get over the effects of Protinix that I took for only 3 months. The rebound effect that your feeling is the stomach acid that had been blocked for so long...
Tourmantiger: Kitt has put it quite well Anxiety becomes your enemy here because it sets in to motion a wheel of more symptoms in essence you worry about your stomach and the worry makes your stomach...
Bellacool: Definitely schedule a trip to the doctor and make sure you mention any medications you are taking wether over the counter or otherwise. You also might want to look at your stress level....
dibba: I am no doctor and you should consult your doctor but I believe. The two go hand in hand although now thinking a bit back the Stress caused the GERD which then brought on the Anxiety. The...
My condolences Kitt. May God Bless...
Do not quit the PPI cold turkey just like that as you said its easier said than done. Look at stepping down the medication 3 years is a long time and your stomach is used to not having that acid in...
To ease your mind I would see the doctor on the 29th and go to the specialist on the 12th. There is nothing wrong with second opinions....
Wow the member before said it quite well in that there is no single reason for GERD. However lately stress is having more and more to do with stomach issues that it is worth taking a serious look....
CurlyGirl: Quitting cold turkey is not the way to go. I did it and it was the worst month of my life. Talk to your doctor and work out a plan for getting off the PPI. They were the ones that put you...
Kitt: Your a very supportive and kind person take some time off you have deserved it but dont go far becuase you are needed and will be back I am sure. God Bless you and the work you do and may God...
Hi Artichoke: PPI did not work for me either. They in fact made things worse as you say. It appears that our bodies natural reaction to drugs and especially one that block a otherwise natural...
Some medications can cause alergic reactions There could have been something in the probiotic that you were taking that your body did not like. Consult your physician and see if its possible that you...
Wow congrats on the length of time of meds. I am eating pretty much all fruits except for citrus. I dont drink the teas anymore I kind of got tired of Chamomile and Linden. They did help though when...
Hi Petunia: I am doing much better off meds. I am not perfect but every day things are getting better. The GI reccomended that I try Carafate because of the irritation I felt and that has worked...
mtjbob: Its good to hear from you and I am glad things are at least stable. Stress can be a big factor in stomach issues and as we get older our bodies take a longer time to adjust to the stress....
Saddaze: Gastritis is gastritis it can be brought on by food and or stress. Do some research on Anxiety and GERD and you will find some posts that refer to the tighting of the throat as related to...
God,Family. Thanks Kitt for all you do this site has helped me on the road to recovery. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Everything in life happens for a reason...
Happy Holidays to you too Annie: I wish you the best with the protonix it did not work well for me but as you said everyone responds differently. Good luck and all the best to you and yours in this...
It now been 23 days and no PPI. While life is not perfect it is getting better every day. I still take some antacids but not daily as before. I have continued on a health diet and added 4 things that...
Hi: Saddaze: Take a deep breath. Your in good company there is alot of wisdom on this forum. You sound like I did a few weeks ago and beleive me I totally understand your frustration. I like you had...
Danie: I did some research on the alkaline foods and came up with one thing that I have been eating alot off and cause me no discomfort and thats Apples. Just based on that one I am willing to give...
Ruling out the hear is the first order of business for any ER or GP. Since the symptoms are similiar. Once you have the tests done you will have much peace of mind at that plays An important part. If...
Welcome to the board Mike: Your sure to find some answers here. You definitely need to see a GI and have them conduct some tests and particularly aimed at the Gallbladder. I am not a doctor but you...
I am throwing this out to gather some feedback from those of you that have had your Gallbladder out. I was started on PPI over what probably was nothing more than a case of indigestion. I was told...
rdcj: It sound like you have some results comming back from the endoscopy that indicate some issues. But if nothing works for you then going off the medication and trying another form of treatment...
MTJBOB; Thanks for the update and wow 25 days thats so good. I dont think the length of time makes a difference with the rebound effects. I quit the protonics after about 2 months and still...
mtjbob: Have not heard back from you how are you doing?...
Thats cool at least it give me something to shoot for. Im not doing to bad the rebound is not as fierce as the first week or so but it is constant. I am hopng it diminishes soon as I am about day 15...
bump hoping for an answer from Petunia How long did it take before you started feeling like you beat the meds and felt better as a whole. I am very interested...