Amen, brother. Or is it sister? Anyway, this is the best post of have read after a year of haunting various forums. Years ago, I cured my back pain simply by reading Sarno's book. I stopped babying...
If that were true, there would be little need for self-help forums such as this one. Check out the studies sometime on doctor-induced illness. Seagal...
Some drugs also cause more harm than good. Seagal...
So bad I thought I was going to die! Terrible pressure -- from gas, I suppose -- in my upper abdomen and chest, difficulty breathing, feeling as though somebody had tied a noose around my neck. The...
Hi Nikib, Good to hear from you, too, and to know you are still doing well. You were my inspiration when I was trying to get the PPIs off my back. Feel free to e-mail me any time at the above...
Tofumaven, I was afraid you'd disappeared for good. (I think I understand why.) Anyway, welcome back. I posted my e-mail address for you a long time ago, but you probably missed it. It's...
Hi all, Interesting that so many people experience a rebound effect when trying to quit PPIs. I got it after only two months on Prevacid. One would almost think that it's built into the drug. No, the...
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Karen, That is so typical! The prescribed meds produce side effects, so the solution is to prescribe more meds for the side effects. Be careful with Xanax. It's addictive. And no doubt has side...
Are you on medication? I lost a lot of my (formerly) thick hair while on PPIs. Seagal...
Sami, I doubt that anyone could say for sure what's causing the diarrhea. I just know that mine started when I started PPIs over a year ago and ended when I quit. Like you, I had trouble with...
I had diarrhea almost every day while on Prevacid. What alarmed me was that I was also losing my hair at a great rate, which made me worry that I wasn't absorbing minerals such as zinc, and probably...
Ginger is an old-time remedy for nausea and sometimes for dizzyness. In fact, a GI in California recently recommended it to a friend of the family. You can make ginger tea simply -- just a little...
Maxwell, I read somewhere recently that the rebound can last for several weeks. I think it would depend on how long you've been on the drug, plus your own particular condition, and how careful you...
Jason, you mentioned "a big lunch." Big meals always do me in. It's hard to stop, I know, if you're used to eating a lot at once. Hope you get to the bottom of this blood thing. Shows how little the...
Good for you, Jason. Those PPIs can kick like a mule, so don't get discouraged. I've read that the rebound effect can last for weeks. For me, at least, it's worth toughing it out. Seagal...
Nell, sorry you're having such a rough time. My heartburn started 5 years ago when I was going through a very stressful time (and also bending over and lifting a lot), and I began having stomach...
I hope this is of some use to you. If nothing else, know that people have succeeded in quitting. Jason is right -- he did sound pretty desperate at times! Good luck. Seagal...
Well, I know I sound like a broken record on this, but I really think those powerful drugs have made things worse. We won't know the truth about those PPIs for some time. We're the human guinea pigs....
Sometimes I wonder, too, tofumaven. Take a look at the April issue of Atlantic magazine! Good luck. I have throat problems, too, and take slippery elm for that. Anxiety makes that awful...
Hi Niki -- I was always healthy, too, and as strong as a horse. I was so nutrition-conscious all my life I could have hung out my shingle as a dietician, I think. Exercised faithfully, kept my weight...
Tofumaven, this condition can really drag you down. I think sometimes other people think, "Well, l heck, it's only heartburn." But of course it's much more and can make you feel really rotten all...
The acupuncture treatments make you feel wonderful, by the way. I never want to get off the table. The woman who treats me says she has had good success with GERD. Hope they help you, too. ...
Precious, according to Dr. Weil (and numerous other sources), milk thistle is very good to detoxify the liver. Seagal...
It seems to me the proton pumps go into overdrive once the PPIs leave the scene. It's very hard to quit cold turkey. You'd almost think the addiction factor was built in. When it comes to advice on...
Precious, I'm sorry you're having a hard time. I've been there. I tried to get off Prevacid (30 mg) several times without success. This time, I started a low-carb diet (25 grams or less) a couple of...
NikiB, how are you doing? I was sorry to hear about your heartburn on the weekend. I had one bad reflux on the weekend, too, caused, I'm pretty sure, from too big a meal -- like you, too many...
three weeks before. Then I tapered off slowly, taking Prevacid every other day, then every couple of days, and so on. I'm not sure, but I think on some of the off days I may have taken OTC Zantac....
Hi Niki: I'm so glad you're doing well. I can identify with the fear of an attack. I don't go anywhere without two or three antacids. I think stress is a big factor, so I am trying to stay positive...
Thank you for posting these references. I have just read the first one cited, which says PPIs are generally considered safe for long-term treatment, but also states: "There is no evidence that acid...
Niki, I've been wondering how you are doing. You were a great inspiration when I decided, once again, to TRY to get off the PPIs. Are you still PPI-free? I finally screwed up courage after going...
Aliee: Thank you so much for the encouraging words. I'm very happy for you, and hope you continue to do well. It's so important for us to hear that GERD is not necessarily a life-long condition, as...
Have you taken Pepto-Bismal lately? That can turn your stools black. Maybe other stuff with charcoal in it, too, not sure about that. Hope you see your doc soon, though, to put your mind at ease....
Just a suggestion -- Google "Protonix side effects" (or Prevacid) seagal...
Norm, Besides the study on carbonated drinks you mention are there studies correlating the rise of carb consumption over, say the past 20 years, with an increase in digestive problems, including...
Rachl: I'm so sorry you are having trouble with your voice. I'm also a singer and have been troubled with hoarseness for the past three years, ever since a very bad flu/bronchitis. I've been on PPIs...
Jowalker, I've got white spots on my nails, too. I've been blaming this on a zinc deficiency, and I've been blaming THAT on PPIs, since I've been losing my hair like crazy as well. I just don't think...
Maybe you're too young to have declining levels of stomach acid to begin with. The decline supposedly happens when one reaches middle age. Also, I'm not saying I swallow all of this 100 per cent....
I'm so glad you're doing well. Thanks for your updates. They're very encouraging for those of us who are trying to get off PPIs. I'm planning to try again, now that I'm low-carbing. Please don't...
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Have you tried a low-carb diet? (25 grams or less) This seems to have helped some people. You can still eat plenty of (low-carb) veggies. Seagal...
Hi-- I'm a newbie. I'd dearly love to hear about experiences with stomach pH tests. I've never had one, and am not sure I could get one, as I live in the boonies, where there's a doctor shortage....