@Scott, definitely agree about stressful jobs being a factor- stress makes it worse for sure. Although it is very tough to not stress when you are going through so much.I tried yoga but all the...
Hi Javery, Thanks for the repsonse. /community/emoticons/smile.gif I actually quit taking ppi and H2 got about 3 months until September but i was never symptom-free. I went to a doctor recently and...
Hello my fellow sufferers ;( I know its been a couple of months but I wanted to check in on everyone. I am not doing so well.Started on a homeopathic regime but my stomach burns everyday. Doctor...
Hey Marie, not sure about Nexium causing piles but from homepathy perspective, I was told that eating "hot foods" can cause them. Try to stay away from heat producing foods such as coffee, tea,...
Hello all, Thanks for reading my post. I have been struggling with tummy issues since October last year. Here is a quick summary: - Got major acidity in Oct 12. Took PPIs for about 9-10 months...
I have been off ppis for about 5 weeks now. I do not take any medication except for occasional Zantac and herbal medicine( wen to see a naturopath). I still feel burning in my chest/ tummy after...
Hey Geri, how are you feeling now? Please update us on your progress. Good luck T...
Hey sewfun, thanks for the post. I wanted a positive name because that's what we all need right now lol. Do you have a name that I can call you by except for sewfun? So how long did you take PPIs...
Hi Mary Heather, Thanks for all that info girl!! I am trying to locate a store to buy evamor (alkaline water) as the shipping online is like 25 bucks! lol . I was doing fine 5 days ago and then I...
Hey! I am on the same boat. I took PPIs for 8 months and never had acid reflux before i took them. Now its been 3 weeks since I quit PPI and i am in burning hell everyday but I am trying to be...
Gail, try using a hot compress if you can't get those patches. It might help if that's muscle pain. And I agree, we don't even know what's going to trigger our symptoms and it is really annoying. But...
Thanks for your response guys and for starting this thread , Gail. Update: This weekend I got a little overconfident and I felt like I could tackle anything so I had a drink and I was fine. Monday...
Hi Chris, Ed, I am new here and was wondering when you stopped taking PPIs, do you feel like the food comes up into your food pipe? I felt that immensely during the first week. Today is day 14 and I...
Hi Tummywoes, I took that before a couple of times. My dr. told me to only take it when I feel like I have cramps or I am extremely bloated. Do not take it if it is not required. It is not as bad as...
Hi Viv, how many Zantac do you take a day? Btw, how long were you on ppis for- also, did you cut them off cold turkey? Sorry for so many questions- just trying to make sense of this insanity that is...
Hi Viv, I am taking 150 mg Zantac/day when I feel acid regurgitation, which is almost after every meal for hours. Zantac might control it but I still feel it very strongly. I was considering taking 2...
Hi woes, Thanks for responding. I think they tested me for H pylori and food allergies back in November (before I started ppis). It was negative. Had a biopsy, endoscopy and nothing! And how are you...
Hello everyone, I am new here and have been reading all your posts . They have been helping me so much so thank you for that. I am a 22 year old female. Started taking Omeprazole last Dec to March....
@ erica, Did you stop taking nexium yet? Let us know how it goes. @dogbones, thanks for the advice. Gonna try that. Has anyone ever felt tightness in their throat due to rebound? It's almost as if my...
@DOGBONES,I stoped taking my zegerid on May 30. So far I sever rebound everyday. Been taking Zantac 150mg/day to deal with this. I feel better otherwise- like I dont feel ill or with any sideffects...
Here is an article that I found helpful: http://ezinearticles.com/?Acid-Reflux-Rebound---How-to-Avoid-it-Using-Acid-Reflux-Diets&id=2036051...
Hello, I am going through the same nightmare and stumbled on this post of yours. How are both of you doing now? Please do share. I stopped taking Ppis on May 30. After about 2 days of being ok, I am...