Integrative strategies to come off a PPI

[@hfxfirefighter]

I've been taking PPIs for 20 years. At no point did my doctor tell me it was a temporary medication. I've developed a B12 deficiency, irregular heart beat and my kidney function has declined. All this can be attributed to my PPI medications but, still my doctor failed to consider these things. Once you turn 50 years of age, they seem to write us off! I'm glad to see these posts and unfortunately in Canada (the land of free health care) it's up to me to be the doctor and delve into my health concerns. Despite the fact I exercise 5 days a week, eat well , not over weight and take my vitamins; my health has been affected by the lack of care by my doctor.

[@richardeidemiller6739]

You're not alone and doctors in the US are just as worthless. I recently found out I have stage 3a kidney disease and my doctors assistant told me to keep taking the ppi. My stomach is so wrecked from destroying its natural environment and now more to deal with. Vicki

[@nadiabonnici7788]

none of my docto,s even told me to wean off which i had a rebound let alone telling me they not safe.

[@facundojagodnik2836]

That’s western medicine my friend, I’m from New Zealand and is not any different here or in Argentina where I am originally from unfortunately

[@mulvmj]

I'm in the UK. Same here. 30 odd years I've been struggling with my weight & now im convinced it's the lansoprazole. At no point did any doctor tell me it wasn't good for me. 😢

[@hfxfirefighter]

It was relatively new then and many of these problems were unknown at the time.@@mulvmj

[@JoS-uo3uj]

DGL worked great for me! I was on high dose of PPIs for 5 years. I tapered off them by spreading doses out a bit more and more and used DGL in place of the doses I was dropping. It was pretty successful for me. In the past I had tried to come off and had rebound experiences and went back on. The slower taper and DGL and avoiding extremely acidic foods for awhile was what worked for me. Also make sure not constipated as that made it worse. Good luck to everyone trying to come off them. Be patient. You’ll get it eventually. :)

[@marissamiller]

Thank you! 😭 This gives me hope! Do you mind sharing how much DGL you took and how frequently? I have 75mg chewable tablets. Have only been taking them twice a day

[@JoS-uo3uj]

I used Natural Factors DGL which are chewable 400mg tablets. I think I took 2 tablets usually 2-3 times a day depending on symptoms. Before meals and before bed were helpful times. :)

[@AbdulHamid_1924]

@@marissamiller how do you feel now after consuming DGL ?

[@marc-andreduchesne8022]

I've been taking PPIs for 16years. None of the many doctors I saw told me it's a temporary drug. I asked my current doctor that I would like to get of this at some point and he told me there's no side effect to those drugs, so just take them. It's frustrating. 18days ago I stopped cold turkey, and today I took a PPI as I was feeling so bad, bloating, indigestion, more acid reflux, I took tums at night as I couldn't take it anymore (the PPIs are really well manufactured (irony here..)). I know that was the rebound, I tried to push it but I felt like I was about to throw up all the time, so my plan of action is to wean off now instead of trying to be a superhero and stop it cold turkey. I'll definetely add DGL on my days off like you did to help me with that

[@deecee901]

Whats DGL?

[@bgregg55]

I tried to find 5 or 10mg dose omeprazole but could not. so I opened a cap & spilled the tiny time capsules into a pudding dish & split them into piles. tapered down to 10 & then 5mg over a several week period. now I've stopped the drug. I also started eating keto diet, lost 50 lbs & stopped drinking alcohol or eating past 6pm.

[@skinguru8531]

I read your comment and I will be weaning myself off of omeprazole 40 mg very soon down to 20mg and then break the capsule open, also I am on 300 mg. of zantac, crazy since it has been almost a year and lately I have gone down to 150 mg. I have been looking into keto and will give that a try.

[@martok2008]

Not sure if you should break capsules before swallowing them. Check online whether you can do that with a particular drug in the form you get. Some capsules or tablets shouldn't be broken, some others shouldn't.

[@ginoasci]

bgregg55: you must feel great now, good for you. i’m doing the same thing by opening the capsules, and have been taking 10mg for a couple weeks but still get a gross feeling like acid wants to come up into my throat when i take it. did you get this? how long did you do the 10mg for, and the 5mg for? what did you do after the 5mg, and for how long? specifics would be good here because i have had a couple of rebounds and it’s really nasty. Also, did you add anything like DGL like this guy mentioned?

[@bella-bee]

@@martok2008 it works fine opening the capsules

[@vananhnguyen6646]

Hi ! when you taper down , do you have any rebound symtom ?

[@bella-bee]

Slippery elm is a lovely way to smooth your innards. My mother introduced me to this for my baby (it was listed in her old nursing diary). He couldn’t digest even my milk, and had colic for months. It really helped him (and therefore me!)

[@maurinenazziwa8690]

Please share what brand you used. Pleased please iam trying to wean my 3 months old off pepcid and what dose did you use. Hel!

[@ikramkhan-mh3qm]

That was your informative post, here are a few more tips on how to cure heartburn... 1) You must loosen clothing: Heartburn happens because the contents of your stomach are going back up into your oesophagus, where the stomach acids burn the tissues. You could be having an episode of heartburn because tight clothing is binding your stomach. If that's the case, the first thing to do is loosen your belt - or your dress, or apron strings, or whatever else is holding you too tight. 2) You need to stand up: Your posture might be contributing to heartburn, so if you're sitting or lying down, try standing up. If you're already standing, try standing up more straight. "When you're slumped down, your internal organs are compressed," says Betsy Polatin. She's a movement specialist who works with performers. "A simple and effective solution may be to lengthen and widen your torso and spine, as your head gently moves toward the ceiling." 3) Elevate Waist: If you're lying down and can't get up, or if you're caring for someone who is confined to bed and is experiencing heartburn, try raising the upper body. According to the Mayo Clinic, lifting the head isn't enough, so don't add a pillow. The goal is elevation from the waist up. An adjustable bed that can be raised to a suitable angle can provide relief. If your bed doesn't do that, you can increase the angle by using a wedge pillow. 4) Mix Baking Soda With Water: You might have a heartburn remedy right in your kitchen. Baking soda will calm some heartburn. It works by neutralizing the stomach acid, this happens because baking soda is alkaline. Dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and drink slowly (drink everything slowly when you have heartburn). 5) It would help to chew gum: Chewing gum could help neutralize acid, too. Dr. Atif Iqbal, medical director of the Memorial Care Digestive Care Centre at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Centre in Fountain Valley, California, recommends it. "Gum increases saliva," says Dr. Iqbal. "Any acid that has built up in the gut is diluted and washed away or cleared out more quickly." (I discovered these and the reasons they work from Amirykal Heartburn Remedies website )

[@RobCLynch]

For those debating a Keto diet, I can vouch for the effectiveness of living a Ketogenic lifestyle, especially when combined with intermittent fasting. I was diagnosed with reflux and gastritis, so was on Lansoprazole for more than one year. However, I start Keto with fasting and after 6 months, my symptoms had fallen by 50%. Another 4 months and my symptoms we're probably 90% better. During the process, I lost 103 pounds and knowing what I now know, I will remain on Keto for the health benefits. I kept a journal of my entire journey and I've decided to write a book about it.

[@mininahid3300]

What if you started this process without being overweight to begin with?

[@RobCLynch]

@@mininahid3300 Keto is often mistaken as a weight loss diet. It's actually the correct human way of eating. Weight loss is just one of the many health benefits that become apparent. I would suggest that your body weight would settle at it's correct point, which could mean little or no weight loss.

[@mininahid3300]

@@RobCLynch I'm almost underweight. BMI 19. I'm physically active, eat a lot o vegetables everyday. Yet, I have a heart disease(Supraventricular Tachycardia) and high blood pressure. The medicines that keep me alive are causing gastric issues. I can't stop taking PPI because my problems keep coming back. I can't afford meat otherwise I would try Keto diet.(I'm from a 3rd world country and meat is too expensive for me). I do intermittent fasting every week though.

[@Him__Downstairs]

I would be careful with keto long term. Increased fat intake long term is bound to increase stomach acid to breakdown fat, which over time, may lead to Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

[@RobCLynch]

@@Him__Downstairs I've heard of this condition, but I've not heard about any links with Keto. I would be interested to know of any science that confirms such a link. One thing for certain is that on the rare occasion that I eat higher carbs, I begin to put the pounds back on - which I suspect is my body retaining water. Ultimately, I see my current diet as a perfectly correct human diet. I've eliminated all unhealthy carbs and replaced them with more healthy alternatives, such as green veg, flours, nutritional yeast and ground flax seed. I feel healthier than ever and I'm bound to carry on for the foreseeable.

[@ilonabaier6042]

These things have helped me: chamomile distillate, DGL licorice, liquid ginger extract, slippery elm and a teaspoon of honey before breakfast and before bedtime. All available on amazon. Hope this helps.

[@autozyklusi5093]

Which brands do you use? Unfortunately the Powder from NOW is of stock and I cant find a brand that looks trustworthy

[@mayurmayur4339]

I will try this.. i am addicted to that for 15 years now. please do share more tips

[@myburningsun432]

How did it go??

[@1029blue]

It might be worth mentioning that it seems that slippery elm can reduce the absorption of medication. I don't know by how much, so I'll make sure to take mine several hours after taking my birth control pills, maybe even at a completely different time of the day, just to make sure.

[@1029blue]

Also, slippery elm doesn't help everyone come off the medication. Probiotics and slippery elm ease my symptoms, but only in combination with PPIs. I tried to wean myself off the medication, and the symptoms came back. I then stopped taking the probiotics while still on PPIs, and I also felt worse. Some people are in it for the long run.

[@shiftyshamsk]

I was on Nexium for 10 years. It was too expensive on the NHS so they stopped them. I was given Lanoperazole and that gave me itchy legs. Just the hair folicals. It was bad. I complained and was put on Omeprazole and that has given me itchy legs and a rash developing all over my body in different places. Very painfull as it itches and opens the skin in places. Doctor now tells me this type of PPI is well known to give skin conditions. I am coming off them now. I've just stopped taking anything except rennie anti acid. It'll probably take weeks to wear off. I'm using Sudo cream to keep comfortable.

[@jaw707]

We’re you able to get off of your PPI’s ? If so how?

[@joshuabrito6384]

Hey dude ive been on omperazole for a gerd for 2 months would u recommend anything since im out of pill but have a doctors appointment in 7 days for a follow up

[@theguym]

Could you please give us an update on how things are now? Did you manage to quit the medication?

[@JasonAndrewReid]

Elevating my upper body while sleeping on my left side, helped me wean off proton pumps. I was surprised this was not mentioned.

[@Kam87900]

Jason Andrew Reid me too!

[@jitterspec]

I just ordered a medcline pillow. Cant wait to try this.

[@skinguru8531]

Jason Andrew I too sleep on left side currently on weaning off ppi

[@황채영-g6x]

Frank Sandoval Are you off yet?

[@vananhnguyen6646]

@@skinguru8531 how are you now ? totaly off ppi ?

[@theresasmith1]

I’ve been on Nexium 40mg since 2005 . I Take these meds for my back accident , herniations , spinal stenosis, Claudia equine syndrome,.. I became severely anemic the past year. So I went for an iron transfusion. The Month before I was taken off Nexium to Pepcid 40 mg and it worsened my bladder and kidney issues with full blown GERD and stomach issues. After 8 weeks I switched back to nexium and placed myself at lower level to 10 mg instead of 40 mg and I have same issues of gerd , acid , and flooding of fluid from stomach to mouth. I feel horrible. Even sip water and comes up. Going on over 2 months and no relief yet. I’ve changed my meals to broths and no fruit as causes more acid burning in my throat. Waiting for another month for blood test on my iron and to see the specialist. I hoping these side effects stop soon as I’m at my end. I cannot find real liquorice anywhere. Oh something I didn’t know … Pepsid is the same problem as Nexium. If that’s the case I was dropping the med too fast.

[@viviee33]

Do we get Nexium in 10mg dose? I thought they sold them at 20 and 40 only?

[@theresasmith1]

nope .. cut in half. @@viviee33

[@theresasmith1]

@@viviee33 I'm cutting them in half to wean off. Finally I'm off all but my stomach is still upset. Its Been since jan 6th for iv iron and no word on my level from blood test 14 days ago.

[@ManishSharma-jc4py]

Hey Theresa.. go on a prolonged fast for like 40 days. There are doctors on KZbin who tell you how to do it. Your body goes into healing mode. See some videos on KZbin.

[@George7763]

How are you doing now?

[@nancyshookedoncrochet526]

interesting I was told to stop for a week. last time I had ulcer symptoms. I'd love to get off these they are bad long term for the bones. The doctor didn't give me a bridge type option.

[@lindaking894]

I’ve been sceptical about a diagnoses of LPR I’m on ppi twice per day since 8 mo. My symptoms arose after a Covid infection. One year ago. GI doc told GP I should take for life now Ugh!! I’m 69. Do I want to weaken bones? Decrease absorption of nutrients? Even increase possibility of dementia? Gosh there’s got to be a better way. I’m working on and seeking ways and supports to gradually wean off. I’m cautious about how to do this. I appreciate this vid. 23 years old but I’m taking in this info. Thank you 🙏

[@lindaking894]

I’m 69 years old not 23 Ha Ha typo! PS I don’t feel the POI is that wonderful at decreasing my symptoms 😢

[@bella-bee]

I was advised to try Ranitidine while trying to reduce my PPI, alternating, splicing in with my PPI reducing dose. Not with an aim to transfer, but ultimately to get off both. I have failed to wean off,having got down to half a 15mg capsule (by opening it). I’m currently sore inside, with a few lesions that need to heal, so I’ve gone back up to a full capsule 😖 I have hiatal hernia and wonder how to cure this. I’ve been on PPI for nearly 2 decades, and worry because it’s exacerbating my kidney disease and low magnesium absorption, which I didn’t hear them mention

[@waffledninja6278]

Didn’t they take it off the shelves because they found some kind of carcinogen ?

[@carmenramirez1470]

Dr. Berg on KZbin maybe works

[@DoubtingThomas333]

You need surgery mate. Go and see an upper GI surgeon.

[@damian-795]

same with me

[@wdee2000]

@@waffledninja6278 zantac was banned

[@ohadzic6377]

I love these two guys. They made me happy knowing that hippies like me exist out there. I am not alone 😀

[@dwightgordon8994]

My doctors had me on Prilosec for 8 years. I've tried to get off it many times, but at the time I was sole caretaker of my dying father. I had no success at all. I've been off it now for a month, and still have symptoms. I take ACV and Betaine HCL and eat fermented vegetables. This seems to be slowly improving my situation. Is it possible for me at 68 yrs old to get back to normal? I absolutely will not take it ever again.

[@dwightgordon8994]

@@indigoandbrown It didn't do the trick. No matter what I do I still have to take the PPIs. I've talked to doctors about it and all they can say is don't do this and don't do that. So I tried that too and still can't go more than two days without having to go back to the medicine. Hope you have better success.

[@DoubtingThomas333]

@@dwightgordon8994 you need surgery mate, just get it done and then get on with your life.

[@butterchannel]

@Castle Moat hope you will find the way to get off the PPI🙏

[@beebeeramone4641]

Go see a natropath and have a series of thorough tests. Stool test, food allergy test, hormone panel ect. Whatever the doctor sees fit. There could be stuff going on with your gut that's causing the reflux

[@Melanie-ix4nq]

If you take DGL will it decrease your thyroid medications?

[@MLGJuggernautgaming]

I’ve tried almost everything except acupuncture. Dgl, slippery elm, and aloe Vera did little to nothing for me. Sometimes heartburn comes through the nexium when I’m stressed. I’m getting an endoscopy soon to see what’s wrong but the only probable outcomes are to take ppis forever or get surgery.

[@josephvanni]

Take a look into Zinc-Carnosine

[@stevenbonham7136]

What surgery would be done??

[@serendipity_project]

@@josephvanni Hi, may I know what is the connection between Zinc and acid reflux?

[@fazeenahbeautyart4738]

@@serendipity_project watch dr berg’s video on zinc carnosine

[@CowgirlLiz15]

Should I be chewing the DGL if my esophagus is currently burning or irritated?

[@gladyskulastevens6719]

How long does the rebound lasts. I have been off omeprazole for three weeks now for gastritis. I used it off and on and for 4 weeks straight before coming off.

[@hindflight]

I am also on PPI for 3.5 weeks for gastritis and looking for way to taper off. It's been two weeks since you posted so I was curious as to how you are doing now? No problems?

[@whisperingsage]

Wow, David and David, you even look like brothers.

[@benchman180]

I have been on 30mg Lansoprazole for about 25 years, recently I have been feeling unwell, feeling sick and really tired. been told by my doctor to up my dose to 30mg twice a day. had my blood work done and have been told that my Kidney function has declined. Now I have big concerns about my long term health. Been told to drink more, cut back salt intake, reduce my protein intake and stop all mineral supplements that I take, but no mention of Lansoprazole being an issue. !!!

[@waleyefish9026]

It's the elephant in the room. PPI's are bad for people with CKD.

[@Amycballad]

I developed iron deficiency due to daily use of Prevacid for the past 17 yrs. Low stomach acid = malabsorption issues, which can lead to iron deficiency, among other things. I just wish I knew sooner how badly PPI's can trash your gut, or I would have tried to quit it sooner. Now I don't even know if I can.

[@margarethart7101]

What was the fibre mixture called?

[@subhdd]

Slippery elm

[@cadenrolland5250]

I think cutting to half dose is a bit much and am going to try to cut back incrementally at 13 droplets a pill. The pills have 130 droplets each. At this rate I should be off in 10 weeks. Starting tomorrow. Ask me how it went!

[@vananhnguyen6646]

Hi !How are you now ???

[@cadenrolland5250]

@@vananhnguyen6646 It has been 4 days and I'm 100% well. If there was extra acid I didn't notice at all. So I am great at 90% of a dose. I'll let they go till Wednesday then drop down another 13 little beads. Low and slow is key here. If the drop in the meds are low enough the body may not even notice it. Small decreases, over about 2 months.

[@vananhnguyen6646]

@@cadenrolland5250 i cold turkey and the symptom really bad ? How long have u been on ppi

[@cadenrolland5250]

@@vananhnguyen6646 I've been on them about 4 years. If I forget to take one I get a tsunami of acid that is worse than any natural acid amount ever. These meds are nasty and should only be taken by those in dire need.

[@cadenrolland5250]

@@vananhnguyen6646 I have had full SUCCESS!!! I am OFF of those evil drugs! Here is my video on it. You can do this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqmYmZmJbNV1otE

[@Mikebad54]

How about apple cider vinegar? It helps a lot

[@gladyskulastevens6719]

When does one take the slippery elm?

[@jamesbroughton7870]

My doctor doesn't believe you need to taper off of this she thinks you can just stop cold turkey and that there's no issues but I've tried and believe me it's not what she says. I'm getting rebound hyperacidity big time especially at night. Why don't doctors know these things?

[@Ninners85]

Oh my gosh, I know right? It took me talking to the pharmacist to find someone who actually knew about this issue. I understand that primary care doctors can't know everything and they do the best they can, but in my opinion, this is not something to prescribe without careful consideration especially having a patient take it for an extended amount of time. If my doctors, which I connected with about this, had been more aware of some of the issues, I may have not had to deal with the physical and mental issues the past few months. It's taken a toll on me and in some cases those around me.

[@tugweltp]

@@Ninners85 Same, agree 100%. Did it ever get better for you? How long did it take?

[@tugweltp]

Did the rebound ever get better? I've been having rebound for 3 weeks and it's not better.

[@jamesbroughton7870]

@@tugweltp yes I used Pepcid AC in the meantime and I’m still using it because the doctors all say that that’s very mild and not hard on your stomach or your kidneys so using the Pepcid AC help me get through that rebound.

[@tugweltp]

@@jamesbroughton7870 Thanks for replying!

[@flatcat3254]

I have Barretts and was only on PPI for about 6 months it made my digestions and heartburn worse and eventually got a c-diff infection. Because of these issues it was recommended that I have Nissen Fundoplication. I am glad i did I am not heartburn free and not longer take any meds to suppress my stomach acid

[@Alexis_005]

Is your surgery still working

[@flatcat3254]

@@Alexis_005 yes no issues don't take ppi nddont get heartburn was on modified diet for only a week

[@flatcat3254]

@@Alexis_005 I got much bll bigger issues to worry about like a glioblastoma brain tumor

[@ithacacomments4811]

I started eating a Garden of Life Organic Apple Cider Gummie at bedtime....then brush my teeth. So far, less GERD and sour stomach overnight!

[@serendipity_project]

Hi, do you think your problem is caused by too low or too high acidity?

[@ithacacomments4811]

@@serendipity_project I believe that I do have low stomach acid. I also struggle with having a hiatal hernia. I had to stop taking the gummies....TOO SOUR! I believe they are a good product but.... They made my eyes water!!!

[@jagdishdesai7202]

What is DGL.

[@Zanatos9]

Cabbage juice is also great.

[@korean_life__]

Guys, Buy milk and whenever you have heartburn/ acidity just drink the milk. Do not pit any sweetener or something else. Just milk. This is how I stopped ppi medication I used for 18 years regularly

[@susanoda8783]

What dosage were you on? Did you taper off before stopped taking PPI?

[@korean_life__]

@susanoda8783 I used taking one capsule of esomeprazole 40mg for two days regularly. I didn't taper off. But taper off could be a good choice because without taper off, I had diarrhea, which was painful. But stopping PPI gives you another happy life.. Doctors and pharmaceutical companies trap us with medications just for money.

[@korean_life__]

I used taking one capsule of esomeprazole 40mg for two days regularly. I didn't taper off. But taper off could be a good choice because without taper off, I had diarrhea, which was painful. But stopping PPI gives you another happy life.. Doctors and pharmaceutical companies trap us with medications just for money.

[@chiliray4515]

What sort of "breathing exercise"? (9:12)

[@waffledninja6278]

I was waiting for that too

[@IrishMadWoman]

What is community acquired pneumonia? I think I may have it from long term use of lansoprazole ?? Thanks

[@jennifernash4849]

Is the guy on the left Sam Rockwell?

[@Spiralreiki]

Is it usual to have nausea, fatigue and chills with Gerd? I had an endoscopy a year ago and have erosive gastritis and inflamed Oesphagus. I'm on Zantac after weaning myself of off PPI's. Now Zantac doesn't work and I feel really ill and physically weak. I would prefer to find a natural alternative that actually works but it's not easy.

[@OchoaPrideMex4Life]

how are you doing now..hopefully better

[@Fno89]

Yes very normal especially after a meal that is high in fats

[@siholfaridatambunan9461]

What is the meaning of long-terms. How many months?

[@debbiekling6065]

I’ve been trying to get off but keep getting heart palpitations pretty bad

[@alexstanhope2782]

The palpitations could well be due to reduced levels of Potassium and/or Magnesium in the body. PPIs are notorious for blocking absorption of these over longer periods. I'd definitely recommend asking for a panel of bloodwork to test electrolyte levels; in fact, if you are taking these things for more than 3-4 weeks, you should be properly monitored for reasons such as the above.

[@Amantiu5]

I was on pantoprazole for one year unnecessarily until he got so bad I started looking up my symptoms and had to correlated to.

[@rachelthomson1980]

Ive been on it for 9 months but recently have breathing ans sleeping issues. Wasn't sure if it was stress or pantoprazole causing problems.. What were your symptoms? Did you get off them?

[@Amantiu5]

@Rachel Thomson yes, I did get off them. It was the best decision I ever made. The breathing troubles that you’re having is shortness of breath you’re probably sitting up experiencing that you can’t breathe at night that’s her heart telling you to get the fuck off the drugs. You may also find yourself a little bit more bloated? That’s why it’s the drugs to be honest I had a doctor put me on them didn’t tell me that long-term use really screwed up your body and then super tired without even telling me to stop them, so I was on them for two years, and it ruined my body. I stopped them on my own because I was thinking what the hell is going on I’m waking up every night shortness of breath freaking out so I stopped taking the pills and lo and behold after about a month my reflux went away. The problem with these pills is that it takes away all the acid in your stomach and that’s terrible because you’re also probably experiencing bad digestion? And if you’re not, and if you keep taking these pills, it will ruin your digestive process you won’t be able to digest anything I would stop taking these pills. The thing is is that when you stop, the reflux comes back full force, but you gotta deal with it and it takes about three weeks to a month to be back to normal get off these pills.

[@Amantiu5]

I’m a 33-year-old could you imagine if I kept taking these for another 15 or 20 years like these people say I was on 80 mg for two years I don’t care if anyone is even on just 40 these pills will ruin your body

[@Amantiu5]

My symptoms were the exact same. I had shortness of breath trouble sleeping. I was bloated. all the time and I can’t digest properly any more the more you take these pills the less acid do you have in your stomach and if you don’t have any acid in your stomach, the human body is supposed to have acid they’re not supposed to have none these pills are damaging

[@rachelthomson1980]

@@Amantiu5 did you stop cold turkey taking them?

[@damian-795]

I cant get off mine , get terrible rebound acid, been on it for 25 years. When I stop pain is bad and worried of getting barrets osephegus

[@mojocat7]

@Tara King I'm on PPI too and Iberogast really helped me with gastroparesis.

[@gulabchandshah1177]

Please how do I get cipreone and how it is spelt.

[@stephenchan4292]

will gerd sympton worsen after vaccine ?

[@Jeff-bl1rz]

Don’t get the Covid vaccine ….. 99.97% survival rate without it.

[@SunnyDayStyle1]

Love you guys. and love the... Cheers (with a slippery elm slurry in hand)!

[@misbahfathima5967]

I had severe digestive issues. I don't know what that was. Even took the endoscopy and that came clean. I didn't know what to do. So i started taking omez 20mg after the doctor's recommendation, he asked me to take it for 15 days I took it for 15 days and stopped I was feeling better for next 1 month But symptoms returned after 1 month Please suggest me what to do

[@ShubhamSharma-rc1ud]

same i my symptoms got returned after 15 days so i talked this out to doctor and he said this is rebound reflux and he will slowly stop my medicines what is your condition now ??? curious to know

[@jamesdurham1980]

Anyone got the spelling on the fiber drink they discussed? I'd like to look into it more. Also, any feedback from anyone on hiatal hernia repair? I'm looking at the nissan wrap and the links to compare. Thx.

[@nomanalgibhah]

Enable the cc button. And you will get every single word written. They mentioned two herbs. DGL licorice,and slippery elm

[@livewireprod.6289]

Look into TIF procedure before you decide on a Nissan or lynx. It is statistically the best surgical option for gerd right now

[@candidawiley4569]

Nissen didn’t work for me. Had it in March. 2023. Then had to go back to 2 tabs of pantoprezol daily. I am now on day 4 of detox from it. Really suffering incredibly.

[@tjkasgl]

Ulcerative colitis for 24 years on PPI's entire time. Healing from C. Diff and resulting fistula. Fistula flared back up from recent dental surgery and bone graft. Any hope for me?!

[@snowps1]

Do carafate pills cause less gas than carafate liquid?

[@SciSciToys]

Ive been taking them for 20yrs and now would like to come off, but I have hiatal hernia and so if I take apple cider vinegar or HCI then my acid reflux gets much worse, no kidding, well the LES is opening cause of the hiatus hernia so what the heck can I do? I am taking DGL, eating well, slippery elm, manuka honey, but no L-Glutamine yet. Any ideas in my situation please?

[@healinglivercirrhosis6969]

Calogero Fiore please see my comment about the antioxidant water, below. Also, my husband had a really, really bad hernia (though it was umbilical not hiatial) but he found a doctor who did an incredible job repairing it without mesh, if you ever need his contact info just contact me through my blog and I am happy to share it with you. Trust me, you CAN get off PPIs... if my husband could, I think anyone could.

[@SciSciToys]

Healing Liver Cirrhosis Glad to hear your husband could get off them, I really wish | could also, I think losing weight to my ideal weight will greatly help me and of course what goes into my mouth or tummy should \I say, what is your blog?

[@SciSciToys]

Healing Liver Cirrhosis I did check your blog, It says something about anti oxidant water machine, which machine does he use, what make is it and what is the price? Thanks. As for the Hiatus Hernia I want to reduce weight and see if I can fix it that way. Was thinking about the water we drink, I have bottled some rainwater and its very pure like 3ppm, whereas evian comes to about 260ppm.

[@healinglivercirrhosis6969]

Calogero, if you email me at [e-mail] I can send you a TON of information. I have to send it through email though. Sorry I just logged into youtube and saw this. I really think you are going to love this water.

[@rachelthomson1980]

Did you ever get help? I have hital hernia too

[@rodalmond8210]

What’s the difference between slippery elm pills and powder

[@frenchlearner19]

It's the same thing! The pills are just the powder but encapsulated

[@qtmelly2012]

Can you take slippery Elm instead of PPIs while taking oral steroids? (5 msg a day Prednisolone and reducing each month)

[@ilonabaier6042]

For me, sometimes SE works sometimes not. It is rater arbitrary.

[@deejones8026]

You mentioned "change your diet." What diet are you recommending?

[@healinglivercirrhosis6969]

Dee Jones Dee, I know this question wasn't directed at me but please try to stay away from acidic foods. The more alkaline foods you can consume, the better.

[@RainbowObsidian777]

a NON inflammatory diet. ie. no sugar, fructose, grains, diary etc.

[@wrenchingandwheeling1589]

Plant based.

[@vigneshwaranmuthumani1164]

I'm taking ppi for 2 months can I get chance to rebound please reply?

[@ShubhamSharma-rc1ud]

@@itzme525 speaking of that how is your condition now ??? are you still taking ppis

[@itzme525]

@@ShubhamSharma-rc1ud no...just diet changes like no spices and oily food

[@ShubhamSharma-rc1ud]

@@itzme525 do you experience gerd now?

[@siholfaridatambunan9461]

Please. What kind of drinking that? My Hearing in English not to good.

[@hoffinger]

Slippery elm, use cc to read dialog

[@leonienolan511]

Can barrett s be healed ?

[@michaelrapp8452]

I had an procedure rd ablation which can burn off barrets cells. 10 years later, I am negative Barrets. But I do take low dose ppi's

[@rae0521]

You folks need to DEFINE "when you use these PPIs too long...". HOW LONG is TOO LONG?

[@FOURTEEFIVE]

learn why its unsafe and you will understand how long too long is

[@kevykev9957]

The bottle say 14 days!!! I’ve been taking them for 15 years

[@brucealexander1212]

The duration is recommended by your doctor. Product label is 14 days.

[@josephbusuttil3030]

I've been taking prescribed 1 tablet=40mg of SOMAC every day since I had my gall-bladder removed over 4 years ago. Should I attempt to ween myself off this drug or am I stuck with having to take them? ...Thank You

[@mcs351]

wise to stop the medication. try taking digestive enzyme with bile.

[@batman1169]

My doctors told me to get off them but said just stop! now reading this im panicked. What is the best coarse or action took last one two days ago maybe I take one today and stretch them between? Suggestion?

[@sajidkhanmahmood]

doctors wait for you to become ill from some new issue so the whole industry can continue to line there pockets

[@deecee901]

I ran out once. Started vomiting after 5 days. I want off it.

[@chrispitts8213]

OMG, it was frustrating trying to figure out what the hell the guy was saying. He kept saying slipprium and I'm thinking, what the hell is that? So I googled it and google said, what the hell are you looking for? So I looked to see if you put it in the description, NOPE! Then looking down in the comments, it's slippery elm? How do you get sliprium from slippery elm. It's two words, is that really that hard to say?

[@dwightgordon8994]

That's Slippery Elm.

[@brucealexander1212]

Hahah same here dude. Couldn’t understand and googled the wrong thing until I read the comments.

[@waffledninja6278]

Sameee

[@jessicawessica1412]

My problem has always been my terrible habit of pass out cuisine. I eat and immediately fall asleep. Digesting like a snake.

[@gracegrace4116]

Thanks much

[@ithacacomments4811]

PPI. Bad, bad, bad medicine.

[@waffledninja6278]

I’ve only been on them for 9 days. Should I quit or finish the 14 days?

[@ithacacomments4811]

@@waffledninja6278 I would finish the 14 days. But, research what you need to change in your diet that might be causing your stomach issues. Dairy? Gluten? You may need to get tested for food allergies. Alcohol? Too much sugar? Are your Vitamin D levels low? Do you eat late at night and go to bed on a full stomach? Have you tried raising the head of your bed 8 inches to prevent GERD while you sleep? Do you have a hiatal hernia? Dr. Berg has many KZbin videos that can educate and help you explore other options than PPIs. He helped me understand my stomach issues.

[@stephenchan4292]

Xiyuan Hospital at Beijing of China may help Gerd patient by using Chinese medicine.

[@Gizzard4400]

What kind of foods do I eat is what he is asking you jesus christ. Treat the problem not eat some fucking licorice

[@jhpeterson9332]

see this....

[@sebastian993]

yeah, live to 80 so you can end up alone & depressed, or even worse, in a nursing home. I think i'll enjoy my sugar, coffee, fat & spicy foods, in moderation of course. Most acid reflux is caused by people not chewing their food properly

[@theresageiger584]

THIS CRAP KILLED ME

[@KennethBrown-p5s]

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[@theresageiger584]

Bullcrap

[@bella-bee]

Carafate sounds useful but is not suitable if you have chronic kidney disease, so Google tells me

[@mathish1477]

Acupuncture for acid reflux, hahaha - that is moronic!

[@sajidkhanmahmood]

lol

[@josephtein3835]

Be sure to stay away from that acupuncture. You don't want to do anything moronic, do you?

[@davidjones8965]

Acupuncture...new age bullshit

[@LeonVerhulst]

Old age dumbo