Hi, Just an update to say over the last week I have been taking 1/4 tablet and I have been feeling great. Today, I haven't taken a tablet at all. I feel good so far and fingers crossed, I can stop...
Hearty,I know it is so frustrating at times isn't it? You think that you are doing everything possible to help yourself, but still the reflux takes over! I found this page helpful. You may like to...
That's excellent Alex! It seems silly to be taking more than necessary doesn't it? Initially I became reliant upon the meds and was scared to cut back, but these days I feel stronger and in control...
Hi] Well I have been taking only 1/2 a 20mg PPI daily for 2 months or more now. I can't believe how good I feel! I now know that a lot of my symptoms were side effects from the strength of the...
Certain vegetables supposedly cause more gas than others such as broccoli and onions. Perhaps eating more of the vegetables that don't would help? I seem to be fine with carrots or orange vegs....
Not sure if this is right hearty, but I read that too much protein (or acid foods I guess) can be hard to digest. Gas pressure is then caused because the food sits around and ferments....
Just wondered if anybody else has trouble breathing sometimes? I guess this is caused by the build up of gas/pressure in the abdomen....
Excellent, it's great you are off them altogether. I tried to cut down my dosage even further yesterday but had such intense stomach pain. I wonder how you managed to quit the PPI's successfully...
I started on a 20mg tablet and now take only half of that a day. This seems to be the correct dosage for me. Any more or less and I feel bad. Skipping days though isn't good, I think a steady and...
Hi and welcome! I'm a 27 yr old GERD sufferer and live in the UK also. You can be assured that you will get lots of support on here and I will be happy to give my e-mail address. I know what studying...
Lemon and vinegar are acidic and would give me heartburn too. I can't answer your question about PPI's causing heartburn. It seems odd to me as they inhibit acid production but I wonder if it is the...
Hi, There are many helpful posts on here with lots of good advice. Looking at your diet would be one of the suggestions. Good luck /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
I am still not convinced about the carbs as I definitely have problems when I eat too much fat/protein. I know it isn't from carbs eaten with these because it is the same foods every time that give...
Well it's day 9 of halving my tablets and I feel much better. Still slight symptoms but much improved. I am now sure that the PPI's were stopping the acid to such an extent that I had symptoms from...
I tried the low carb diet and quit as I lost far too much weight. I wanted to believe this diet would cure me but It didn't work for me. In fact the carbs help to soak up my stomach acid and I am...
That's what I thought Precious. I know reflux can get worse later in pregnancy too with the added pressure.Guess it could be really tough for GERD sufferers then along with the morning sickness...
Does anybody here have any information on taking PPI'S during pregnancy? This is something I have been wanting to know for the future and wondered how any gerd sufferers here have coped if they...
I've cut down on my PPi by taking half of a tablet daily instead of a whole one. This may be better than missing days so it is a gradual reduction and constant. Also watch your diet. A healthy...
Good luck Jason. Like you I tried to cut back on meds a few weeks back but couldn't handle it. I'm now trying again and it is day 5 for me. I'm feeling ok so far....
Yes.Too little stomach acid can cause the same symptoms as having too much acid.I think stomach acid declines as we get older so can be more common later in life.I also read though that swallowing...
I am taking the same PPI's. I definitely think you should cut back gradually so you don't get an overload of acid! It was my doctor's suggestion also. Have you changed your diet at all Precious? Best...
Just wanted to drop in and say I was brave enough to cut back on my PPI's 3 days ago. I was on 20 mg a day and I'm now taking only half the tablet. I am feeling pretty ok actually. I have even eaten...
Outlaw, i have found these foods to be calorific but also healthy! Fish, chicken, turkey. Multigrain bread, wheat-free/brown pasta,rice,oat cereal,nuts,seeds. Banana, dried fruit. Low-fat milk,cheese...
I am aiming to get off the PPI's and just wanted to share my experience over the last couple of weeks. I have been keeping a food diary and recording symptoms which has helped me to find out more...
Precious, you could try ginger products for nausea....
Outlaw, I have lost a stone in weight and I am now only 6 1/2 st! I seriously know how you feel. Before I got GERD last year I was trying to put on weight by eating lots of healthy calorie dense...
Thanks Jennifer. Yes, I still have regular symptoms with 20mg. When I visit my doctor I shall be putting up a bit of a fight about this!...
Hi Nikib5, your symptoms always sound so identical to mine! I've found that lots of cooked veggies give me terrible gas which is so painful! It does make me wonder about IBS and whether I have this...
I visited my doctor to ask for a different PPI as I am not coping well with 20mg. He said he was going to lower the dose as I should only have 10mg. This is because my endoscopy showed everything was...
I worry about taking PPI's but don't think my healthy diet is going to erase the problem. So what will? /community/emoticons/confused.gif I still have breakthrough symptoms too with the tablets....
I should also add that I have just started taking calcium supplements with vitamin D....
Just recently I have been experiencing IBS like symptoms such as a grumbly tummy when I eat and my food digests and different bowel movements. I am unsure whether this is due to Aloe Vera juice...
Sarah, I can't comment on your situation but just wanted to share what has happened to me over the last 8 months. Every now and then I would wake up early in the morning feeling so acidic and...
Rachl, I have just started on the low carb diet and I seem to be feeling better in terms of my acid reflux. I haven't had heartburn/bloating or stomach pains as yet.I think it's worth giving it a...
Thanks for your help Dr Norm. I am beginning to understand now. I was concerned with excess acid due to the abdominal discomfort and acidic feeling, but now I realise it is the production of gas from...
Sorry I didn't explain teaman. My understanding is that one can produce either too much or not enough acid. Apparently our acid production declines as we get older.When there is a lack of acid,...
Teaman - do you use the enzymes for too little acid? I would like to know if they help with excess acid also....
Dr Norm, I'm pleased you posted as I wanted to ask you a question. I'm finding it really difficult to have only 25g of carbs as they seem to be found in almost everything! I'm also feeling so hungry...
Thanks Cathy. I will give it a try though I guess it takes a while to get into the system? The supplements I have bought are 3x 267mg daily but supposedly give 99% rda....
I have never liked dairy products from being a child and know that I am not getting enough of the white stuff.I have also had white flecks on my nails this week which would suggest this. I am now...
Oh thanks Niki, that's been helpful. Sounds like I'm on the right track as my diet is looking similar to what you are following! We'll see how it goes. The low carb cereal sounds good, will keep my...
Niki - Could you share what type of things you eat on the low-carb diet? Do you avoid the simple or complex carbs or both? I'm finding breakfast a hard one as I always eat bread and grains. Don't...
seagal - I am definitely going to try low carbs, thanks.Will do a search for the best things to eat. shalako - It sounds like you are really going through it! I keep hearing that it is rare to suffer...
I am in my 20's and I'm taking a 20mg PPI but still have bad symptoms. My doctor wants to lower the dosage as he says I should only take 10mg, so I am trying to prepare myself! I have had blood test,...