Hi Kay88 I am sorry you are experiencing this. I know it can be scary. You do not say how long you were on the PPI. There are a few things I would like to mention: First, PPIs can make GERD worse for...
Hi hvwgirl If you are on a small dosage of PPI for maybe three weeks or longer, you could experience acid rebound when trying to wean off. It would be difficult to give an exact time frame...I can...
Hi hvwgirl There is a withdrawal symptom from PPIs called "Acid rebound". Many people experience acid rebound even when slowly weaning off this medication. You might want to google acid rebound for...
When the PH in the stomach is not correct the valve will not close. Both the food and remaining stomach acid then comes back up the esophagus. This is why low stomach acid can cause extreme GERD/LPR....
Hi Wilm Low stomach can cause GERD, since it can cause food to stay in the stomach too long. The valve does not shut when the PH level is incorrect in the stomach and both food and remaining acid...
PPIs, acid rebound, silent reflux is linked to many of the symptoms you have been describing including sinus issues. Silent reflux/LPR .... "It is now being increasingly recognized and linked to...
.... also should mention lump in throat feeling is usually globus sensation caused by silent reflux/ LPR. Globus sensation is one of the symptoms of silent reflux. If you put the word "acid rebound"...
My mother and I both experienced acid rebound when trying to wean off this medication (PPIs)... even when trying to wean off it slowly.. It can make it difficult for some people to wean off the...
Hi Hennie I developed delayed gastric emptying from taking a PPI. It has been slowly reversing since I quit all acid suppressant medication. I've documented my recovery below:...
Hi PT2012 PPIs can cause delayed gastric emptying in some people. With delayed gastric emptying food stays in the stomach too long. This causes bloating, burping, and worse reflux. I had the same...
Hi Adam I would suggest finding out what is causing your reflux first. Several things can cause reflux including: food sensitivities, delayed gastric emptying, H. Pylori, Hiatal Hernia, and even Low...
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..... Until you get this worked out, you might stick with mostly a liquid diet...(nutritional drinks, almond milk, chicken broth, etc). You will probably find liquids and carbohydrates are the easier...
I know.. I've been there. You went from previously having heartburn to now having silent reflux after being put on a PPI. So the situation has only become worse. Your gastroenterologist and ENT...
I don't have an exact amount... but if you are eating some shrimp, use a lot of cocktail sauce when you are dipping your shrimp into it. I noticed an immediate improvement with my reflux after doing...
It can be difficult to figure out how much of the ACV, lemon, or lime juice to use at first, and it will be different for each individual. You might want to start out with cocktail sauce at your meal...
........ sorry, just saw your last question about apple cider vinegar.... I would not recommend taking if you are going through acid rebound (withdrawal symptoms from PPIs). If you are past the acid...
Sorry you are dealing with. I had the same issue with sinus and ear problems with silent reflux. This all started back when I took the PPIs. It was also difficult for me to breath at times with so...
Hi Robert Some people can take PPIs and seem okay. But for some, PPIs can make the problem worse. This is due to PPIs changing the amount of acid & enzymes in the stomach required to break down food....
Hi Andrew There is a connection between rosacea and stomach acid levels. Not everyone experiences rosacea when their stomach acid levels are incorrect, but there are some who do along with the...
Hi Huzzaba There are many different things that can cause reflux which can include: Food sensitivities, delayed gastric emptying, H. Pylori, Hiatal Hernia, some medications, and Low stomach acid. The...
GERD/LPR is a symptom only. There are differrent things that can cause LPR/GERD. This would include: Food sensitivities, H.pylori, Low stomach acid, delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis), hiatal...
PPIs can cause delayed gastric emptying. This is why the PPIs also made my situation much worse. I have documented my recovery at the link below:...
..... also do you know what caused your delayed gastric emptying? There are many medications which can cause gastroparesis. I developed delayed gastric emptying from taking a PPI. It has slowly...
Hi Meanbreen I realize your symptoms must be bad since you are considering surgery. The website Inspire.com has a gastroparesis site. I would consider asking other people on the Inspire.com site what...
Delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis) can also be caused by low stomach acid....
http://www.inspire.com/CAGU/journal/ppi-warning-gastroparesis-delayed-gastric-emptying-proton-pump-inhibitor/...
Did your reflux get better or worse on the PPI (prevacid)..? My reflux became much worse on PPI, because I developed delayed gastric emptying when put on a PPI. Functional Dyspepsia is the first...
For all of you singers or anyone else who as LPR, you might want to watch this video I posted below for singers with LPR. I don't sing, but I even thought this was a good video!...
Hi SSjGogo You do make a good point. There are always going to be certain foods that cause the valve (LES) to relax and you just have to avoid those types of foods. But to start a PPI to fix this...
Hi Panudh Your naturopathic doctors here in the U.S. are familiar with low stomach acid and the problems associated with low acid and why it causes GERD. However, the GI doctors in the U.S. continue...
Hi Neo_4789 I included the information you requested concerning low stomach acid test at link below http://scdlifestyle.com/2012/03/3-tests-for-low-stomach-acid/ Hi Panudh GERD/LPR is often caused by...
Hi tin24k Do you think it's somewhat strange that you don't notice an immediate change when you take prilosec?... I don't believe the throat heals over night either. But, you should notice a...
Hi Halmatro Yes, I am off PPIs... It took three months to wean off all acid suppressant medication. I had to go through acid rebound (hyper-secretion of acid) which is withdrawal symptom from PPIs to...
Hi QiDoc There are some people who are dealing with delayed gastric emptying caused by Low stomach acid... Betaine HCl has always been used for low stomach acid. Acupuncture will not help someone who...
Hi QiDoc So you also found out your LPR was caused by low stomach acid also. They usually recommend Betain HCL tablets w/ pepsin for low stomach acid.... I have not heard of the Encapsulation...
I am also very familiar with gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying). I developed gastroparesis from taking a PPI (omeprazole 20mg). Thank you for bringing awareness to this serious illness....
Hi Tin24k Both Low stomach acid and too much stomach can cause GERD/LPR. The problem is GI doctors will never check which one you have before they prescribe a PPI. Also, PPIs only mask the problem,...
Hi neo_4789 Both Low stomach acid and too much stomach can cause GERD/LPR. The problem is the GI doctors do not check which one you have before they prescribe a PPI. PPIs only mask the problem, they...
Hi Viridescent PPIs can make GERD worse for some people. The stomach needs the correct PH level to break down food. If the stomach acid level becomes too low, food sits in the stomach too long...
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Hi Sharonlb It could be acid rebound. But difficult to say not knowing how much you were taking and when exactly symptoms started. If you are experiencing acid rebound this would cause a sore throat...
Hi Aptx4689 People are surprised to hear that low stomach acid can cause GERD. The symptoms of low stomach acid can be the same as too much stomach acid. Many doctors (especially GI doctors), will...
The reason some people have problems absorbing nutrients on a PPI , is because the PPI reduces the acid in the stomach. It's an acid suppressant medication. Without the proper level of stomach acid,...
Hi Aptx4869 There is no reason to stay on a PPI if you are going to put acid in your stomach by using a HCI supplement. The PPI's take acid out of the stomach and the HCI puts more acid back into the...
Hi Paulie B I developed delayed gastric emptying from taking a PPI (omeprazole 20mg). Delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis), is where food stays in the stomach too long which can cause your GERD...
Hi Vallry220 Acid rebound is a real thing, but not everyone experiences acid rebound. Unfortunately, both my mom and I went through several months of horrible acid rebound to wean off PPIs. It...
Hi Sethym There are many things that can cause gastroparesis. But I would first be tested before looking for the causes. Also you might consider being tested for H.Pylori which can have some of the...
Hi Escapin The test for obstruction and gallbladder involve much more radiation then your simple gastric emptying test. But for some reason, it is standard practice with the doctors to check...
Hi Sethym Nope, It's not the same as a gastric emptying study. It is an out patient procedure done at the local hospital. They have you eat some eggs and watch to see how long it takes to empty out...