For me, the most effective proton pump inhibitor has been Dexilant....
Most teas are too acidic and green tea has caffeine in it. For at least the bext 2-3 months I would stick with organic chamomille tea....
Well, my endoscopy last Thursday showed a grade 3 level esophagitis, erosive gastritis and a couple other items! No wonder I was in so much pain! I'm on 60mg of Dexilant once a day and only eating...
Valentine, Firstly, so sorry you are going through this. Secondly, make absolutely sure that you are staying away from all acidic foods and beverages as they activate the pepsin in your throat and...
Diet is incredibly important when it comes to GERD or LPR. I just finished reading the book called DROPPING ACID which reminded me why I got sick again. Though I was eating extremely healthy, I was...
I'm on my 6th day of 60mg of Dexilant and I still get the side effects of dry mouth, odd dizzy sensation (when the time-release occurs), slight ringing of the ears, and occasionally a sense of...
Sorry to hear that your burning throat has returned. I read your post twice and it appears that you're doing the right things. I noticed you are taking a PPI and 300mg of Zantac. What PPI are you...
Absolutely yes! The first PPI I ever tried was Prevacid about 6 years ago and it caused a stomach pain so bad that I had to go to the ER. So I banned that one. Then my GP put me on Nexium which...
If you use an emulsifier like a Vitamix, Healthmaster, or Ninja blender it will liquify all of the ingredients. A regular blender won't cut it. I think I'm getting worse. I'm seeing a new...
Yes, I was surprised too. Now before I weaned off the PPIs during that week I had drastically altered my diet, eating mostly organic vegetables, fruits, beans, legumes, some raw nuts, fish, and...
The first time I tried to quit Dexilant cold turkey the rebound reflux knocked me on my butt. So the next time I weaned off it in about a week's time. At that time I was only drinking vegetable...
Well, I'm now on 20 mg of Famotidine twice a day and a 4 day supply of Carafate. I ended up in the ER 3 days ago because I couldn't handle the stomach pain and difficulty breathing. The drugs are...
Yes, there are some people who stay on these types of drugs long term. I had a co-worker who has to take Prilosec once a day for the rest of his life because his stomach creates a lot of acid and his...
Having been the ER a total of 7 times in the past 5 years because of GERD, I can assure you that GERD can cause a wide variety of symptoms. And they can vary from person to person. Depending on which...
Hi Cristian, it really depends on what causes the esophageal spasms. Also, there's a lot that is unknown about the digestive tract by the medical profession. I've suffered with esophageal spasms for...
Sorry you are going through this. When I go through my bad episodes I'm also unable to eat solid foods. I invested in a Healthmaster blender and used it to make smoothies for me to drink. Right now...
Sorry you are going through this. So after your endoscopy they didn't have an official diagnosis? They weren't able to find any signs of any ulcers, gastritis, hiatal hernia, etc.? SIBO is a real...
No, I stopped taking all drugs a long time ago. I'm currently on my 3rd day of being in a lot of pain and I'm trying to remind myself that I've had painful boughts that have lasted over two months so...
Thank you LiveJoy, I'm going to cook up some steamed white rice for dinner. Erosive esophagitis can be really painful sometimes. Gelatin also seems to go down pretty well too....
Yes, different foods affect people differently. I'm currently going through a tough rebound reflux episode and am in a lot of pain because it's affecting my esophagitis and gastritis. In my current...
Hi Noelle, I don't know how helpful I can be because when I took Zantac at 150mg twice a day for a couple of months, I never had any problems sleeping because of it. I had trouble sleeping because my...
I have found the papaya enzymes to be extremely helpful when eating certain foods. I have also noticed that my stomach seems to like them very much in the sense that after I take them I get this...
Hi Hope, I would recommend keeping a food journal for at least a week or two to see if there are specific foods that are triggering these symptoms. While your symptoms could be caused by GERD, it can...
Hoshie, What kinds of foods are you eating? And what kinds of beverages are you drinking? If your endoscopy, bloodwork, etc. all came back negative, then there are several possibilities. So we should...
I have some strong opinions about apple cider vinegar and bed wedges. Now apple cider vinegar seems to help people who have GERD because they are NOT producing enough stomach acid. However, as a word...
Hi Mmun, So sorry to hear what you are going through. I can relate to most of what you are writing. I was diagnosed with chronic gastritis and erosive esophagitis back in 2011 and was able to get...
I have a very similar diagnosis as you. Definitely get rid of the soda and coffee. It's making your condition worse. Carbonation irritates the esophagus as well as your stomach lining. The caffeine...
I've suffered with esophageal spasms for years, though mine don't sound as severe as yours. What does your doctor say about this diagnosis and how are they treating it? Everyone has them for...
Unfortunately, when it comes to inflammation of the esophagus, unless one knows the exact root cause of the inflammation and how bad it is, no one can make an educated guess on how long it will take...
I tried getting off of Dexilant cold turkey and it was a big mistake. The rebound reflux was unbearable and sent me to the ER. It also caused my heart to go into SVT (rapid heartbeat). So I gradually...
Hi Milford, What was the doctor's specific diagnosis? Was it only inflammation? Did he or she use the term esophagitis? The problem with modern medicine these days is that doctors were taught in...
I'm also a long time GERD sufferer and was on different kinds of proton pump inhibitors. After going through 3 gastroenterologists and years of experimenting with different drugs and foods, two...
Pain for two years? You need to see a gastroenterologist asap and might need an endoscopy to find out what is causing this. In the interim make sure you follow a low acid diet. Eat steamed or boiled...
If there's anything I've learned over the years of dealing with GERD, gastritis, and esophagitis is that digestive issues can be complex and VERY unique to each individual. I've been experimenting...
Yes, I took probiotics while on ppis as they helped with digestion and many other benefits. Currently, I no longer need to take probiotics as I eat plenty of fermented foods such as sauerkraut and...
I've had no luck with PPIs though I've never had much issues with my throat or coughing. What has worked for me was slowly weaning off the drugs and staying on a strict low acid, low inflammation...
The first time I went off Dexilant I did it cold turkey and in my case, that was a bad idea. The rebound reflux was unbearable and I was rushed over to the ER. They couldn't do much for me but I...
Stay away from anything with caffeine in it. It relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and can allow acid and/or bile to go up into your esophagus. The pain underneath your sternum could be any...
I started doing this again last mid-November. I then started adding one new food item per week after about 30 days because I was making really good progress. Yes, this diet is very restrictive, but...
Sorry to hear you are still going through this Lawchick. How are you feeling today? Any better? Paul...
Quick update: I am finally starting to feel much, much better. I've been eating mostly home made applesauce, banana slices, sushi (no ginger and no wasabi), small amounts of white rice, apple slices,...
It's difficult to say without knowing the exact cause of your symptoms. In many cases, doctors are making educated guesses. CAGU posted about one possibility. The Proton Pump Inhibitors take care of...
I'm currently going through my nth bought of chronic gastritis and am on my 3rd gastroenterologist and 2nd nutritionist. Though what you're describing may not be typical symptoms of gastritis, they...
This is really more of a question for your doctor or a pharmacist. I was taking 150 mg of Zantac twice a day without any issues. My father, was taking 300 mg of Zantac twice a day, but he had an...
GERD can cause heart palpatations as well as rapid heartbeat (SVT). And since you also suffer from anxiety, it probably exacerbates the issue. I am not a fan of Omeprazole. How long have you had gas...
And the palpitations can also be a sign of something more serious. While what you are writing is highly probable, we don't know what the OP's specific condition is. My esophageal spasms were causing...
Nate, I definitely feel your pain. At one point I had taken Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid, and lastly, Dexilant. Only the Dexilant gave me relief, but it was temporary. And after reading what seemed...
Without knowing exactly what is causing this specific issue, I can't in good conscious recommend any home remedies, as they could potentially make his situation worse OR it could make him feel well...
Thank you for sharing Nate. Is the doctor prescribing any meds? Did the doctor say anything about your diet?...
Yes, I do. I was diagnosed with acute gastritis a month ago and was in so much pain I thought I was going to die. My gastroenterologist wanted me to take a high dose of Dexilant, but I refused. I...