Hello Sonus, Curious. When you tried HCL, digestive enzymes, and Zypan, where you taking PPIs and H2 blockers? Hang in there! changes in dietary habits, primarily restricting the amount I eat has...
Hello! There are a number of coffee alternatives. Many include chicory. I've tried different ones in the past and have enjoyed them. Low acid coffee is another option to consider and low acid decaf...
KitKat, I had troubling swallowing and would get choked swallowing food or liquid. I could feel food moving slowly down my esophagus. Many times food would get stuck. A couple of years ago I had an...
Hello Mary, When antibiotics cause heartburn by killing off healthy bacteria. When antibiotics are taken for longer periods of time, more of the healthy bacteria are killed off. Stronger antibiotics...
Hello Mamamoo, I also Prilosec for an extended period of time. I followed this process to wean off PPIs and incorporated the 5Rs: remove, replace, repopulate, repair and rebalance that are discussed...
Hello SC6789, I hope you were successful weaning off PPIs. I was on and off them for years. My last gastroenterologist wanted me to stay on them permanently due to GERD and esophageal scaring. I...
Mngranny, that sounds great! Is it still working for you? I had to occasionally take Zantac when I weaned off. I can now get by with antacids when needed. I'd do even better if I could stick to a...
Hallguy, hoping the surgery goes well and that you have a speedy recovery!...
Hello mngranny. LiveJoy's way of dividing dividing up the capsules works well. You will need to talk with your doctor on how to best divide up the Nexium. The Nexium I had was time delayed and super...
Hello. Acid rebound is normal when weaning off PPIs. Many people have to back up and wean off slower when pain from acid rebound is too great. The article link below discusses how to wean off PPIs....
With silent reflux, people typically don't experience heartburn symptoms found in GERD. Heartburn usually isn't present because the acids reflux past the lower and upper valves of the esophagus into...
According to the FDA, PPI's should not be taken long term. The directions for taking the medications state this as well. In limited cases, doctors my keep patients on them longterm... As you found...
You might try keeping a heartburn journal and record the following to see what might be triggering your heartburn. 1. Day 2. Time 3. Food 4. Drink 5. Activities Before, During, or After 6. Clothes...