I wasn't saying that people should not be on these medications but the reality with a lot of medications is they create more issues. Some people need these, even my mom legitimitely needs these...
I had Prilosec burn holes through my healthy teeth. It could be acid reflux doing that to you, my dentist thinks it was for me. I'd take really good care of your teeth and ask what you can do until...
I was on PPIs on and off for 6 months. I have finally been off for almost 4 months now. It's tough, really tough but I'm feeling better already. Good luck to everyone else attempting it, and make...
It could be many things. For me, I found out it from my gastro was just some undigested food. Sometimes when you have GERD/heartburn your food isn't always digested properly. So while it could be...
Hey I have had many ear problems with reflux. It's saliva glands, (as says the ENT) that get affected from the reflux. My head felt all heavy and my ears felt clogged and painful. I no longer have...
When I was on Prilosec I had that issue. I even wore a heart halter over night. It ended up being palpitations and irregular heartbeat (especially of top part of my heart) when I has reflux. I never...
I am new here and really feel compelled to share my story. I feel so bad as I read everyone's frantic posts on how sick they are. I had to ask... is anyone on a PPI or H2 Blocker? I recently...
I am coming off of PPI (which gave me worse reflux because I chose to take it and be young and silly rather than be healthier). Constipation was big issue until I started putting Benefiber in some of...
My name is Colleen and I am 24 years old. I have dealt with acid reflux on and off for a few years. I basically came here for support as I am coming off of a PPI. Hoping to find other ways and learn...
You are going through rebound hypersecretion which does get better. People are right, stopping abruptly isn't the best answer. Talk to your doctor about tapering. The rebound is going to happen even...