💊 Is your GERD/Heartburn pill Unsafe? (7 to watch) 💊 Prevacid, Nexium, Protonix

[@KenDBerryMD]

This next video will tell you how to improve your heartburn/GERD pain without that pill Watch➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLTm2NtoqtobZY

[@antgurdin9082]

Thanks Dr Ken I'm just weaning myself of Omeprazole after being on them for 3 years dropping down each month was on 40mg now on 20mg every three days .Diet is key

[@shawn9015]

Hey doc off topic but have you considered doing a video on reversing arteriosclerosis?

[@jscott8090]

I was diagnosed in April with Silent Reflux. Now on a low dose of Omeprazole since April. My chronic cough is gone. I have had a stomachache since starting and I have lost the same 6 pounds since April. I am worried about stopping (other than the cough I had no symptoms) and I am worried to take them.

[@WoobysToyBox]

Does this include the generic over the counter Nexium?

[@Kronnikk]

Are H2 blockers safe long term? Or any other type?

[@kjfrench54]

My doctor had me on Nexium for almost two years. Every time I stopped them I would have the worse heartburn you can imagine. I’ve been on Keto for 14 months now and not only did the heartburn stop completely but I’ve lost 105 pounds. I follow Dr Berry’s KZbin videos and I have never felt better in my life and I’m 64 years old. Thank you Dr Berry. I feel like you and Keto have saved my life.

[@dianavp9054]

Wow - congrats on your health success!!

[@jessie9653]

Did you just stop the nexium completely or did you wean yourself off?

[@cissem4025]

some people who feel better with keto end up having had gluten intolerance which was responsible for the heart burn.

[@jessie9653]

@@cissem4025 good to know thank you

[@jaeger9654]

How u stop and do keto is keto not to hard?

[@CraftyGin]

My spouse had such severe hearburn he actually had 2nd degree burns on his esophagus. Since he has been on keto, zero heartburn. No more meds for him either. ❤ keto

[@sirosisofliver1189]

Coffee drinking trucker, off and on acid reflux 15 years, carni/keto four months no acid reflux.

[@PsychHacks]

Did the coffee cause a problem?

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Hey Trucker it was not the coffee it was all the carbs.And your corrupt Doctor din't say shit about that did they?

[@sirosisofliver1189]

@@PsychHacks no it was actually the sugar I e found. Black coffee doesn't seem to mess w me

[@sirosisofliver1189]

@@PsychHacks and the carbs.

[@lxmzhg]

I eat a high carb diet & have no problems.

[@amytowery6616]

Short term, 2-6 weeks -maybe up to 12 WEEKS!!! I've been on Prilosec/Omeprazole for 20 YEARS!!! Thank God, I have discovered your channel for my multiple health issues!!!

[@mari051986]

@@amytowery6616 any issues being on ppis for 20 years?

[@naytewilson]

The studies were done with 40 mg dosages, OTC they’re only 20 mg. The probability of having any long term issue from using them is almost non existent. The people who sued also used more than they’re supposed to take typically for any benefit. It was also only around 13,000 people out of 10s of millions of people who take it.

[@mari051986]

@@naytewilson i know. I do not know why people are scaring other individuals with real problem and they have to take ppis..must be something related to marketing to promote their own products!

[@zachariah7114]

@@naytewilson spoken like a true pill shill

[@zachariah7114]

@@naytewilsonhow much heroin is safe? a little bit?

[@joanwilsonwalkintomywoods2658]

Everything you said is true. I am a 60 year old woman. Been on most of the proton pump's most of my life has digestive problems at the age of 19. Last year I changed my diet to all organic gress feed meats. Fruit and veggies. Now I'm off all medicines. And doing great. It's amazing how real food heals what doctor can't. (Love the information you give us.)

[@sherimcgill6487]

Please listen to the doc here. I was on the brink of disaster with daily PPIs. Finally did my own research and was able to reverse it.

[@GulfsideMinistries]

Hey Dr Berry - notification squad here! Thanks so much for this video. I thought you'd want to know that *this* is the reason I started keto six months ago. I have had GERD for 20 years (37 now) and did the whole ppi and/or antacid thing. I finally found keto and gave it a shot. It has completely resolved my issues. No more pills! And this was after I talked to three different doctors (plus a couple of EGDs and a manometry) about possible dietary fixes and getting nothing helpful. For me, this isn't just a diet. I like your language. It's a way of eating, and one that I intend to do as long as I live. Keep up the great work, and I'll keep sharing your vids!

[@eileeng.7110]

I am glad Keto has completely resolved it for you in six months. I still have some acid reflux after 8 months, but I am much better than I was before Keto.

[@lorenareynolds1717]

Thanks doc. I've been doing strict keto for about 3 months and my heart burn has improved about 50% .

[@zaspermonarch6144]

Had heartburn for years and years. Took Nexium daily for years also. Finally quit sugar. Absolutely no more heartburn. Definitely a little slice of heaven. Great video for everyone.

[@NicoleSykesArtistry]

Oh no! I’ve been on protonix for 5 years! I mentioned increased forgetfulness to my physician and she did mention the protonix causing Alzheimer’s. I’ve been on keto for 5 weeks and I haven’t had issues with heartburn. Also if I avoid eating too late, too fast I don’t have issues. I will try your recommendation and slowly reduce the dosage and eventually stop taking it. Calling my Dr. right now! Thank you for this information.

[@wyokat1335]

Eating Keto has stopped my nightly heartburn. It's a miracle. :)

[@petekropf5335]

Was on heartburn meds since I was 18, ironically about the same time High Fructose came out. It was to the point a few years ago they were ready to replace my stomach valves. I changed to Keto Jan 3, 2018 within 2-months I was off them and ALL meds I was taking within 4-months. I have not had an issue with heartburn, no more back pain and felling awesome. Keto is not a diet, it is a way of life that has increased my way of living enormously. I have also increased bone mass from 2.8% to my current 3.7%, was also at the dentist and my gums went from a 5 to a 2, just amazing!

[@lisaalbarras3029]

On the standard American diet I had horrible heartburn. On keto I still had horrible heartburn. I have been living a carnivore lifestyle for over 9 months and have had ZERO heartburn! It has been just one of the Hallelujah changes that the carnivore diet has brought into my life.

[@SweetCritterMom]

This is awesome. My hubby got pneumonia last year for no reason. Never had a cough, not the typical pneumonia. He has changed his diet and he is now weaning off of nexium. Thank you very much for this info.

[@cindyfaulkner5725]

I have hyper mobility, acid reflux and difficulty swallowing are part of the problems associated with it. For the last 10 years the doctor has insisted I have COPD because I have problems on and off with breathing, I have tried explaining that the problem is not with my chest, the problem is in my nose and throat. Finally in December 2022 I saw an ENT specialist who said that my nose and throat were full of acid and that was what was causing my breathing problems. Now I just have to get my doctor to listen to me and get me an appointment with a specialist

[@dmschnabel]

Thanks so much for your videos! This is one I wish I knew about years ago. I took Omeprazole for about 5 years, because of Eosinophilic esophagitis. After taking it in the morning many thought I had a sunburn. I also had a host of other issues, although most of those no doubt were tied to my poor health. Two two liters of Mountain Dew for many years did not help. I stopped cold turkey from the omeprazole and had a rotten six months which I managed with sauerkraut, pickles, apple cider vinegar and apples. I also use ground red pepper on any tomato sauces. Now with Keto & intermittent fasting I am down over 60lbs and don't have heart burn or choke anymore on food or water. Many health problems including a lot of arthritis has gotten a lot better. My blood work is better than it was 18 years ago! Now have pushed into the carnivore side trying to see if God will allow more of my body to heal. We truly are fearfully and wonderful made! I have learned a lot from you and Dr. Fung! Thanks again!

[@larryray9776]

Thanks!

[@KenDBerryMD]

Thank you very much Larry!!

[@kathyenglish775]

I took the PPIs for years, knowing how bad they were for me but also knowing how horrible the GERD was--I lived in fear of that pain! After a couple of months on keto, I was pain free and I haven't taken a pill in over a year. Amazing!

[@sharonholmes6083]

I was on Prilosec for several years. One day I read how this medicine caused hip fractures, so I quit immediately-fortunately, I did not suffer from any cold turkey effects. As for the foods that caused indigestion, I stopped eating them. I started changing my diet and I have been feeling better ever since.

[@tericoulter4426]

I have been keto now for a year. I've been taking Tecta (pantoprazole magnesium) 40 mg. for close to 10 years. My doctor just keeps prescribing them and I had no idea they should only be taken for a few weeks. I didn't have heartburn but the top of my stomach was so inflamed that I vomited every time I ate. Not fun. I have reduced the dosage to every second day for the last month - so far so good. I will now start taking one every third day and see what happens. I'm hoping to get off of them entirely. I have had lots of eye issues (macular holes) and I had a minor fall and broke my hip a couple of years ago. Both things could certainly be a result of taking this med for so long. I am hoping there is not more damage done. Thank you so much for this information.

[@mattwodziak1750]

I definitely respect your advice and your research. I found you on KZbin months ago when I was trying to educate myself about acid reflux. I just wanted to share my story, short version. I was diagnosed with Hiatal Hernia, EoE and acid reflux. GI prescribed a double dose of omeprazole. I took it even though I knew about all the side effects you listed. I reacted from it so I stopped cold turkey. I took Zantac for many years previously which seemed to have diminishing benefits. I found a naturopath that prescribed a anti-inflammatory diet. It is near a paleo diet but minus all nightshades. If I follow the diet I don’t have any heartburn. If I cheat with wheat or cow dairy, I suffer. After 6 months of this diet and reintroducing various foods I’ve determined that cow dairy and gluten are the biggest triggers. I’ve experimented with goat cheese and have had no issues. I also want to mention that GI doctors are armed with a standard treatment for reflux called an elimination diet. It consists of eliminating gluten, dairy, soy, eggs and shellfish. There may be other variations of this but the point is that this is always their last resort. What’s unbelievable is that research says that this is by far the most successful treatment but they avoid it supposedly because they think people find it too difficult. I guess good health is too difficult so we need a pill. At 6 months now I am feeling about 95% better but I am prepared to accept that this i am probably only about 25% of the way to curing this.

[@yazz8451]

A Rib eye a day keeps the heart burn away

[@mauler5858]

Doc, this video has been huge for me. I have been on PPIs for 10+ years, and was just recently bumped from 20 to 40 mg by my old doctor to help with some allergy induced reflux symptoms. Started with a new doctor and decided that I should get off of the PPIs completely after bringing up my concerns about it from seeing your video. He tested me for deficiencies and sure enough D was very low and B12 was borderline low. The weaning off process has actually not been as bad as I anticipated it being either. Thanks for putting this good info out there for us!

[@jessie9653]

Do you remember how they had you wean off of it?

[@grannygusbear5271]

Wow ...I have live on over the counter for like 10 years daily and had my throat stretched 3 times...food hangs up at times and have to make myself throw up to get the food up plus it has effected my voice really bad..so thank you...

[@TheAnnalarue7]

Day 12 on the lion diet. Looking forward to healing my acid reflux, LPR, and other ailments. I have been on Prevacid for a few years and have begun to taper. I am down 13 lbs already and have no inflammation. I’m not even into this 2 weeks yet! A few other small things I’ve noticed, my eye bags are literally disappearing before my own eyes. My skin is clearer and I’m only sleeping about 7 hours a night. Normally I’d need 8-10 to feel rested. Thank you Dr. Berry for what you do. You truly are leading the masses to better health physically and mentally. God Bless you. ❤

[@seotenin]

The navy diagnosed me with Gerds and put me on prevacid,.... 22 years ago,.... never knew they were suppose to be used short term,....

[@graceeowen7418]

Thank you for making this vid! My dad takes these every day. I'm hoping if I show this to my dad he will stop taking them and know the risk :)

[@vincentanguoni8938]

PPI KILLED my father...kidneys!!

[@hrisf]

I had it too, now it's gone because of keto diet even though I started it for another reason. It's great though! ❤️ I feel so much better now.

[@billd3356]

I get it only very rarely now and when I do, a few teaspoons of baking soda in a glass of water and it's gone in minutes. Store brand baking soda is about 80 cents a box-love it.

[@jimmurphy7899]

I took omeprazole daily for more than 10 years, always had heartburn. After just a short time on Keto, had no more heartburn. Haven’t had a pill now in nearly a year! Never thought it was possible.

[@annadelgado3631]

Well done 👏

[@patriciamead1768]

I watch your videos for all health issues . I had bad toe nail fungus and your remedy helped . I followed it everyday for a year and it went away . Thank you so much . So now I’m on to acid reflux problem . Thanks for your videos

[@stephanielynch4412]

As always sharing of Meaningful Health Information - Feeling Fab with Keto and OMAD From Western Australia

[@daltongraham7310]

Dr Berry, I think you could make a really interesting video on the link between leaky gut (caused by things like lectins and gluten) and chronic inflammation and the development of autoimmune disease. It's something that I feel is a major contributor but doesn't get enough recognition!

[@JoanVBruce]

Further to my last comment, I have taken the time to reread the enclosed leaflet that comes in the package. Sure enough all your points are mentioned ( except keto, of course) it's been years since I read it and I can only say, I should have noticed sooner that it warns of the use for longer than 1 year, recommends 8 weeks preferably. I will be working on an alternate day dosage for a week and see how it goes, along with my keto diet and ACV drink. Thanks for the vid.

[@tessleroy5313]

Was prescribed Nexium 10 years ago for reflux. Was diagnosed with gastritis and non cancerous polyps after having a gastroscope. After seeing this you tube video I have weaned myself off Nexium and only take one when required. I still have a way to go to be on the keto way of eating but for the sake of my health I really need to rid myself of the extra 20 kilos I carry around. I’ve also been on Lovan for depression for about 15 years since my mid forties.

[@sandragrace4613]

Dr, B, you are a great thruthsayer! God bless

[@Nite-owl]

Had my gallbladder out in 2006 and was told that because of that fact I would need Omeprazole for life. I believe that's also a PPI :( . I went to my GP recently and told him that since I've been Keto and lost 40+ pounds I'd like to try reducing ALL of my meds to see how it goes (I was on 7 different meds) He told me my BP was perfect, my hbalc was coming right down, and the PPI I'm on shouldn't be taken long term due to Osteoporosis risks, so he's happy for that to be reduced/stopped too :) . Looks like Keto might be responsible for not only cutting my risks of drug complications, but also for saving a ton of money for our NHS :) 7 meds every month for the last 13 years adds up to crazy money and that's just for one person, imagine the savings to be had if all doctors were up to date with appropriate diet/nutrition needs across millions of patients?

[@nanaofaiden9743]

Yup...exactly the reason they do NOT want us to eat the right way! $$$!

[@savewaterdrinkwine3802]

OMG. Been on PPI for 5 years +. Screaming as I write this because I am in so much pain, acid reflux. Got osteoporosis as well.

[@olgaoronoz6883]

Can you please, please make a video on chronic gastritis. 🙏🏼

[@YarnKilla54]

Had heartburn and acid reflux from my twenties (I am now 48) up until I started keto little over a year ago. I even had heartburn while doing low carb. But! Went full strict Healthy Keto & about a week into it never had heartburn again! I've been keto for over a year.

[@ernestjahn6676]

My doctor had me on Nexium and Ambien for over 3 years and me over 65 years old (70 now)! Every time I saw him he would just refill the script. Even when I told him I was having memory issues. Oh yes, and also Simvistatin! I just quit all of them and instead of going through withdrawals, I started feeling better almost immediately (had one headache, which I never get). Getting memory back has been a challenge, but continuous progress. I have a different Doctor now, who appreciates my involvement in my own health. None of the above are suitable for elderly in my opinion. I am eating PKD now (like Zsofia Clemens advocates) and feeling great. Confession: I do eat liver, but treat it as a med, not a treat! :)

[@rhondae8222]

Ernest John, Try "Autophagy" for a week. You will see improvement in your memory.☺️

[@wormwoodbush3537]

Thanks to pantoprazole, I ended up with low serum calcium levels which triggered ventricular ectopic (VE) beats. I've had the VE diagnosis since my late 20's whenever I got low on magnesium it would happen. Well the mag wasn't fixing it this time, I took so much magnesium I got diarrhoea. So I told my doc, he ran my bloods, and when he said my calcium was low, I said "that'll be from the PPI I've been taking for 20 years". He said "why?", I kindly suggested he look it up!!! I already knew PPI's blocked calcium absorption, but I am still confused as to why it became a problem all if a sudden after 20yrs. I was taking calcium supplements too. Now I have to wean off the PPI, enough is enough!

[@swedensufal]

Some form of Mg supplements are bad. You should choose different forms of Mg Supplement.

[@wormwoodbush3537]

@@swedensufalI'm aware of this thanks, already tried different brands of magnesium at that time. However you need to re read my comment, I had blood taken and tested and I was found to have low blood *calcium* levels. I had to increase my calcium supplement to twice a day and that fixed the problem.

[@jungleno.]

Try Magnesium Glycinate or magnesium taurate. Magnesium citrate acts as a laxative.

[@texasmelgal]

I’ve been on heartburn meds since 1998. Been keto for 10 months no more meds or heartburn!

[@Lloydy786]

How long did it take for the heartburn to go?

[@wmillswmills]

I have suffered from acid reflux for nearly 30 years. 18-20 yrs ago I was put on acifex and then Prilosec. I have been on that for probably 15 yrs. I started Keto his past Jan and lost 62 lbs. I stopped the atorvastatin but was scared to stop the Prilosec. I finally did stop June 1 and haven’t had any problems. Finally!!!

[@Jean-vs6eq]

Bad thing about this, is when your doctor prescribes these, they don't tell you to only take it for no longer than 12 weeks. My doctor kept refilling mine for over 15 years, until recently, that she told me that I need to just take the OTC one because the this anti acid med was bad for my bones. Of course though, she also began hounding me to be taking Calcium because of my age. But, after listening to Dr. Berry, I have stopped both, but have also been doing KETO for a few weeks now.

[@Kirstyization]

I'm so happy being off another pill. One of many but a step closer. Missing out on pasta is so worth not suffering reflux 24/7.

[@darlin1951]

Have you tried spaghetti squash? It grows above ground. (Keto) Split the squash open and lay opened side down in baking vessel. Its done when the stringy flesh comes out easily with a fork. About 45 min. This method keeps it from being soggy. The tomato might be the cause of that particular case of heartburn. It is in the nightshade family. Use enzymes with the meal.

[@Sheyz123]

I use digestive enzymes... As needed and they work so well. (Essential enzymes) is best for me.

[@thedreamygirl8762]

What a coincidence..a video to cure my reflux that I am suffering like a hell in these days. Can't even breath properly sometimes. Feel like wheezing. It's very uncomfortable to do the day to day life with this. gonna try to change my diet. Thanks Dr. Ken.

[@darlin1951]

The wheezing is caused by aspirating what comes up in your throat while you sleep. Need enzymes, magnesium. Eat last meal earlier helps too.

[@doristomlin9469]

I hear you,but not stopping my prilosec.been taking it for years!When i stop,heartburn,arggh!

[@denisepink8794]

I've been taking nexium several years. This is scary. Definitely need to change!

[@kimberlyrichardson6970]

I have had acid reflux since I was a teenager (I'm in my 50's now) and was diagnosed with Barrett's Esophagus in 2010. I've been on a PPI daily since then (had to finally go to Dexilant because the others stopped working). I'm an RN and I know that daily use isn't good and I want so badly to get off of the PPI but the rebound reflux (for me it's mainly chest pain symptoms) of going off of them scares me to death. I will watch your other video and try this. I've done kept/low carb off and on but I need to stick with it. I'm due for my 3 yr upper end in January and I'd love to be off of the PPI's then just to see how it turns out! Thanks Dr. Berry!

[@jessie9653]

Hi, I know your comment is 3 years old but I'm curious what your chest pain symptoms are like? My husband just started keto and tried going off of his omeprazole that he's been on for years and is having the same chest issues, he's never had these before but this is what the doctor thinks It is from him trying to get off his omeprazole. I don't know if he should try weaning off of them or just stay on them for life like the doctor wants him to do. It gets so frustrating after a while. How are you doing?

[@kimberlyrichardson6970]

@@jessie9653 right now, I am off of my PPI and have been for almost 3 months. The "chest pain" was like a burning sensation behind my sternum when I weaned off the PPI. With my reflux which I had since my teen years, I would get nauseated, have sharp pains behind my sternum and eventually I really had no symptoms at all with it. I've fallen off the keto wagon quite a few times but I'm doing keto/carnivore now, losing weight and I only eat one or two times a day within a 6-8 hr window. I'm due for my 3 yr scope this yr so we will see how it goes. I'm actually seeing Dr. Rob Cywes (CarbAddictionDoc) and hoping to get a 2nd opinion from him on my GERD because I know he's more accepting of diet as treatment than my regular GI. I just want to be on as little medication as possible so right now I take allergy meds (Claritin/Singulair) and a couple of vitamins. Its hard to find a GI Doc that will support no meds for GERD, I hope you are able to find someone who will work with your husband on it 🙏

[@sandiesnook6117]

This was so informative! Since going on Keto the past 3 months I have not had heartburn. Thank you

[@emilymcruz]

even as a nursing student I felt proton pump inhibitors could NOT be good for too long... we need our bodies to do it's job

[@KCCAT5]

I learned a long time ago from the woman who ran up my local health food store at the time the people complaining about what appears to be heartburn and or indigestion is actually a symptom of not having enough stomach acid in their body. And instead of an antacid what they really need to do is include some Betadine pepian and other things to help the body digest

[@Makers12Video]

What is betadine papain and what does is do ?

[@728huey]

​@@Makers12Video It's actually called betaine hydrochloride with pepsin, also listed as betaine HCL.

[@tuka96]

I went to 3 doctors, they gave me antacids (didn't buy them at all), went to 5 pharmacies and asked them if they have anything to increase stomach acid and they said "you can't have too little acid" and then I just ordered betain hcl from the internet. In the beginning I used 3-4 capsules per meal, after one month, with clean eating, I can go without them. Best 30$ I've spent in my entire life.

[@WatchingMyLifeFlashB]

Congratulations!

[@hamothemagnif8529]

My reflux disappeared within two weeks of starting keto. It comes back only when try a pasta again. I never thought I’d experience this

[@nickplentzas5750]

Can you do a video on Barrett’s Esophagus? Doctors are telling me that I have to be on PPIs for life because of that and I don’t find a lot of educated information on this condition so it would be nice to get a video all about that and what to do naturally because they scare you with the cancer risk. I have no dysplasia And it’s 1 cm the last time I checked which was like six months ago but I still have daily Gerd symptoms despite being on PPI’s for about six months now and when I try to stop medications like you say it gets really really bad

[@PsychHacks]

I took Nexium daily for many years, and then later - Omeprazole. It was only when I watched an earlier video of yours that I found out that should never have happened. Been weaning myself off of it. That has taken a few months to do. Now I probably take one or two a week. I'm using diluted ACV to deal with the heartburn as much as possible. But I hadn't thought of going back to the doc to get a lower dose or something else instead. Thanks for continuing to produce such high quality videos. You've been my go-to, online Keto doctor, and I share your videos wherever I can. :-)

[@Lisa-rqt]

I was on Nexium for several years for acid reflux. He put me on Pepcid. My heartburn and GERD has been crazy. I'll have to check in on the Keto Diet.

[@kerikrogel9126]

Only one MD in my area, for a two hour drive around. She put me on max PPI's when I had a little heartburn during pregnancy (which, I found out later, may have gone away after pregnancy). After I started taking them, if they didn't absorb properly, I felt like my esophagus was melting in acid, felt like I was dying. My doctor, she had me on them for 27 years, wouldn't let me get off them even when my blood iron level had dropped to 2mcg, when you need 100 mcg to survive after a car crash long enough for an ambulance to get to you. My daughter got me on carnivore, I struggled to get off the PPI's for two months, then the reflux was pretty much gone, and I don't feel like my food is just sitting in my stomach rotting all day long, anymore.

[@reduen]

Thanks Dr. Berry. I suffered for years and then apple cider vinegar and oregano essential oil mixture helped...

[@PsychHacks]

What's the "recipe" for this?

[@Theawakelady]

I cant believe that my spouse’s doctor let him on nexium for almost 20 years. Im so mad 😡

[@ahmedkaram5946]

Doctors don't give a shit the want to you go away and next

[@damian-795]

23 years for me , they are horrid, loads of nausea

[@markhogan77]

Dr Berry.. I watch a lot of your videos.. huge thank you ! Love your approach and direct delivery ..Bang On --> excellent.. cheers Mark

[@maritzarodriguez6256]

Keto stopped my heartburn. 2 years in and haven't taken a pill👏👏👏

[@msms4659]

Wow. Taking both types. My acid is eroding my esophagus and I'm losing my voice. Not sure what else to do. I did start keto / low carb. Hopefully this will help.

[@superczech69]

I have been on either protonix or prilosec for 23 years. This video is scaring the hell out of me. No medication existed until I was 28 years old. I have had stress related reflux since I was 11 years old. I have been diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus since 2003. Keto did not seem to help my reflux although I did lose 35 pounds. I have a very problematic hiatal hernia and the gastro doctor says the surgery to fix it is only for extreme cases and he does not deem me extreme enough. I feel like I am doomed

[@rhondae8222]

superczech69, Stop eating carbs, and go carnivore.☺️

[@dougfa3515]

Keto definitely fixed my chronic heartburn... I took Pepcid AC almost every night for 2-3 years... I also take apple cider vinegar as well to get the acid in my stomach up as well.

[@rhondae8222]

Hi, Dr Berry I am so glad you made another health video. Thanks! ☺️

[@BlindMaphisto]

Me and my brother both got rid of fairly regular acid reflux with intermittent fasting. It wasn't our goal, it just sort of happened.

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

oh good grief. i've been on these meds for about 12 years or so. and i have tons of health issues, including deficiencies in many of the nutrients you mention. but since i stopped eating late at night and over eating, i rarely have heart burn anymore. yep... stopping it tonight.

[@OldCatsLady]

I didn't know this. Been on Nexium for over 7 years. I thought because the acid refulx came back I had to go back on. Seen many Drs and NOT ONE said this to me!! I don't have any serious side effects. Yet. Wish I'd known.

[@andreaboulder]

Thank you Dr. B you’re a HUGE gift to humanity!!! I share your videos all the time :))))

[@NikoBellaKhouf]

I used to have severe heartburn, acid reflux, and the shortness of breath that came with it. I was taking the maximum dose each of a combination of proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers for twenty years. Recently I figured out what was wrong and stopped them cold turkey. I found out that my reflux was from TOO LITTLE ACID, not too much. Your stomach has sensors and when your stomach acid gets low, your esophageal sphincter opens up and that's when you get the back splash of acid up into your esophagus and mouth. When you have enough acid, your esophageal sphincter closes tight and only opens to allow food in. To correct it, I have been taking acidifiers with every meal. I take Betaine HCL and apple cider vinegar to lower the pH in my stomach and increase the amount of acid. That eliminated most of the heartburn. Cutting vegetable cooking oils, and other inflammatory foods, eliminated the remaining heartburn. The great doctor's advice about going with an anti inflammatory carnivore diet is awesome.

[@edmistarka6303]

I have been off the PPIs also for several years with little problem. I found I do get mild reflux even with the nut flour baked goods, even when I bake them at 330 degrees. My suspicion is that it is the glycotoxins from the temperature of the cooking, and that my detoxification capability has been overloaded. I consider this very serious, kind of like a A1C of 5.8, when the doctor brushes it off and says it is nothing. I dont eat nut flour baked goods anymore. Dr.Bredesen goes into detail on glycotoxins in his book on preventing and reversing Alzheimer's, and Dr. Seignalet spend a lot of time on toxins caused by high temperature cooking. ( Dr. Seignalet is a candidate for the most competent and talented physician in history, IMO. Sorry Dr. B, you have a ways to go even with 600k+ subscribers.)

[@skubytube]

This is so true! Since I changed my way of eating I rarely have heartburn.. when I used to have it practically everyday

[@therealmrsmall]

Excellent information Dr Berry! Thank you sir.

[@heathermolony1339]

I was taking this pill for 32 years...i am 70 yrs old..was getting bone pain at night and terrible stiffness when getting up from sitting position i started to check side effects..OMG i was shocked and mad at my doctor i stopped taking it..i am vitamin d deficient, osteo ..spoke to my doctor who said i was wrong and prescribed me another PPI... i am now waiting to check if i have h pyololy..before i try and work out what i am to do without my doctors help

[@enchanted1800]

I've been on PPI's forever and I'm 57. I have had numerous EGD's and Colonoscopies, I've had irritations in the stomach and a duodenal ulcer, they just say keep taking the pills. As a result I found out this year I have delayed gastric emptying, after doing my own research I decided to ween off PPI's, I now take a Prevacid about once every 5 days when the stomach and esophageal burning can't be calmed with Tums or Maalox. I did try your suggestion of the apple cider vinegar and I've still not forgiven you for that!! My god it was tossing acid on an open wound, I was in pain and miserable the entire day, had to take the Prevacid and Phenergan, geesh! I am also trying to fix my diet and lose weight to help the symptoms of GERD and abd. pain and nausea. When I eat it's like there is a basketball in my stomach and I get stomach pain and nausea, all from the danged slowed gastric emptying caused by the PPIs. My gastroenterologist offered me antibiotics to help but I really do not want any more drugs from doctors, I'm done! :) BTW, love your videos!!

[@budsims6573]

George's aloe vera juice will stop heartburn in its tracts (a little longer if gut burn is from gallbladder issues). My husband took this juice several times a day for almost a year in order to repair the damage from the burning gut. Know that this juice should not cause much, if any, gastric distress. However, fixing the burn damage is just one part of the issue, you'll need to correct the metabolic issues as well.

[@ljalpena3552]

I have been on these for 50yrs, still alive at 85 yrs.

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

Heartburn for me came from too little acid. At times I had to sleep in a recliner instead of the bed. Apple cider vinegar helped a lot. I have used red wine vinegar as well. Not eating before bed is also a good thing. Reading other comments makes me realize since going Keto, I have not had heartburn, but then I try to do 2 tbs of apple cider vinegar a day.

[@peteypops]

Cutting out the carbs does wonders...as we all find out.

[@naytewilson]

Cutting out one of the healthy forms of foods out of your diet? Yeah, no. That’s a load of bullshit. Healthy carbs are vital for the body to function.

[@maqkathy]

I have three of the heart burn medications sitting in front of me, that you mentioned in your video. Newest is Panteprazole. Other two are Ranitidine and lastly Omeprazole. I have horrific heartburn. My normal Doctor is setting me up to be scoped. I am at the point it hurts to drink water, because it burns all the way to my bariatric sleeved stomach. My bariatric Dr has had me on Ranitidine since the day of surgery 11/26/14. I seriously need to find healing doctors not draw a pill out of the big pharma bag of horrible tricks.

[@bearbear4030]

I have Barrett’s Esophagus because of My GERD....the pills kept backing up in my esophagus. I stopped taking them. My gastroenterologist warned me not to do that. I was under diagnosed for a year. 😡 He said I would have to take these for the rest of my life or get full blown esophageal cancer. I’m half way there now...

[@dreileenmillerministriesfo9328]

I am on lansoprazole 30mg twice a day for years. I have had cancer - TNBC stage 3 aggressive and finished treatment 9 months ago though taking oral medication. I had 3 polyps removed from my tummy and sent for biopsy 3 days ago. My kidney function is now down to 24. I am told that is because of the severe treatment - surgery, 12 chemo and 15 radio. I am concerned. I am in Uk

[@enunya]

My husband and I are new to the diet (only a few weeks) but we've noticed a significant reduction in heartburn. My husband has esophageal spasms as a result of his and he hasn't had to take his meds for a few days now. On our cheat day (birthday/last day of chemo for his dad) we paid for it, and it just confirmed to us that we're doing something right. Edit: My husband was on an Rx dose of Prilosec 4 times a day for his spasms. After we found out about the class action suit and all of the side effects his Dr. didn't tell us about, we pulled him off of it on our own. We have him on OTC generic Pepcid on an as needed basis.

[@TommyBoy11]

It is scary to think of stopping Omeprazole because I have Barrett's Esophagus. I am hoping keto will help.

[@laurapuchalski7402]

I’ve been drinking homemade kefir every day for two years….the acid reflux was gone almost immediately. And I’ve not had so much as a sniffle the entire time, even though others around me have colds and respiratory infections. The immune system starts in the gut….getting rid of reflux tells me that my gut is happy now

[@bgregg55]

I've tapered down to 1/4 of a 20mg omeprazole capsule daily since going LCHF AND not eating after 6pm. No symptoms at all now. Still drink 2-3 cups coffee daily. I was put on it soon after it was first introduced (about 1990) & never did any doctor question continuing with it. One even said it was perfectly safe to take till my dying day. One more reason I no longer place doctors on pedestals.

[@DanDanai1]

Going Keto got rid off my heartburn for good!

[@KenDBerryMD]

Yes!!!

[@zinareid5936]

Me, too!

[@kennyamylee4046]

@@KenDBerryMD Hi Dr. Berry. If I stop taking PPIs, will my dementia risk go back down to normal or will it always be higher due to long term PPI use?

[@mw2alldayify]

Thank you 🙏

[@marigold35]

I am not sure if I can write here comment like this, but my severe heartburn was completely gone after Hulda Regher Clark’s liver flushes. I still do them a few times a year, and I didn’t have one single heartburn since 1998.

[@yooperlooper]

I used to take Prilosec but heard about it's dangers a few years ago (thanks to the internet - not a doctor) so I quit. I drink a lot of ice tea - so I switched to only Rooibos herbal tea in the afternoon which helped a lot. I've started cutting back on my carbs & eating more healthy fat now, heading toward Keto and it's helped even more!

[@Msangie03]

I just found you and I am hooked!!! Thank you for all the info it has helped me tremendously

[@suzannedickie4603]

I’ve been on Somac for acid reflux since I had a gastric sleeve in 2008. I also have a hiatus hernia. I can only eat very tiny amount of food consisting of protein shakes with milk, eggs, puréed pumpkin, soup,yogurt, organic grass fed sausage, and cheese. I take 40mg morning and night and also 20mls of Gavascon each night and it’s now starting to not contain the reflux. I wake up during the night with it in my mouth and cough so much I have to sit up for around an hour until coughing subsides. I’m terrified of getting cancer but GP says I’m safe to take this medication and that he did is thesis (wrong word but can’t remember it) at medical school so knows what he’s taking about. I don’t have a peace. I’m 75 yrs old on a limited budget. Tried Keto but found it expensive. I’ve had endoscopies and all is clear. At my wits end now. 😞

[@sandrahall9842]

Sugar feeds the the symptoms and it makes it worse playoffs sugar that's a problem to.

[@darlin1951]

Because sugar causes gastroparesis, (paralysis)and the food lies there and putrifies. As we age we don't produce enough stomach acid either. GERD is caused by not having ENOUGH stomach acid.

[@eddison50]

So glad I found this video Doctor. I have esophageal scaring due to radiation I received for Hodgkins Disease. I have been on a PPI for 30 plus years. I have been trying to figure out along with my Doctor to get off the PPI (Dexilant).

[@eddison50]

I have had eight heart attacks, aorta valve replacement, and a pacemaker. To compound my challenge the scar tissue in my esophagus and trachea is very sensitive to any acid reflex. I am trying to find a good gastrointestinal doctor to guide me off the PPI. Thank you!

[@angied1178]

Great info!! Any thoughts on people who have hiatal hernia? Would love some advice!

[@shelleysumrall1833]

Angela Sue look into an operation called a nissen fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair. It’s a serious operation, but I had one and feel so much better!

[@RedShark493]

Taking PPI for 3 months a day for my mild reflux was the biggest mistake I have ever made in my life. I drop the PPI and then had 30 days of worst reflux in my life which I believe it was a cold turkey. I started to take apple cider vinegar and I stop eating grains as much as I can and finally I can sleep at nights.

[@sunbeamseadream801]

Was recommended by my doctor that I start taking these, but I wanted to try changing my diet first... I guess I dodged a bullet wow.

[@cassieoz1702]

I was initially put on cimetidine at age 18, when it came on the market. I was on something similar (H2 receptor anragonist or PPI) continuously for the next FORTY YEARS. Keto fixed it