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Nexium Etc

CherryHugs — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:04:56 GMT

Has anyone here gotten off of Nexium or other PPIs sucessfully?

If you have can you Please share how you did it and how youre doing.

Never realized the side effects of these meds until now and reading more about them

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granddi — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:17:37 GMT

I was having some gut issues and went through some labs that showed significant imbalance of good vs bad microbes. Since starting mega doses of probiotics my reflux is all but gone.

There has to be a connection. Lots of experts that check in to health. I'll be watching for remarks.

My gut is still out of wack but no more reflux.

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RescueLover — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:42:19 GMT

Yes by eliminating milk. Drink non-dairy plant based Ripple milk, which has more calcium than regular milk and the expiration date is months away when not opened. 🤗

I had such a bad case of acid reflux that I had an upper endoscopy done to make sure there wasn’t anything wrong with my esophagus. No signs of ulcers either.
All was good. Procedure wasn’t fun!

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GabbyAnn — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:54:39 GMT

I'm glad to see this discussion. I have been on Nexium over 20 years. Yes, that long. My primary physician has always said as long as my bloodwork is good not to worry, but I, too, have concerns.

My pharmacist recently told me about a new drug called Voquezna. She says it is wonderful. My doctor said to give it a try. I started today. I hope and pray this works for me. I'm really concerned about taking nexium for so long. But it has always helped me and my bloodwork is great.

I guess time will tell. I have tried cutting spicy, chocolates, anything that could be a trigger but if I miss even 1 day of Nexium I am miserable. My dad had the same issues and so did his mom, my grandmother. Dr says it's likely something genetic, I don't know. I am eager to read the replies on this post.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:08:47 GMT

@CherryHugs. My doctor ordered me off PPIs due to effect on kidney function. I have to watch my diet more closely, especially avoiding acids and chocolate. I take an acid reducer before dinner nightly that seems to get me through the night.

I've used this routine for several years and am doing fine.

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RescueLover — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:20:29 GMT

I took Omeprazol for 8 months and tried Pantoprazol for less than a week.

These meds did nothing to help with my acid reflux and made me feel worse. Finally Dr agreed to take me off them after my Upper Endoscopy procedure was good.

I took 3 -4 tums every night before bed and gradually weened off them completely. Haven’t taken a Tum in almost a year!

I swear Tums worked better for me than any prescription. I think Nexium is the over the counter version of these prescriptions.

Try going dairy free!! It worked for me and I can eat normal again without worrying about reflux.

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CherryHugs — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:46:43 GMT

@granddi I do eat activia sometimes. I need more pro and even pre biotics! Thank you. Hope your gut issues are better really soon!

@granddi wrote:
I was having some gut issues and went through some labs that showed significant imbalance of good vs bad microbes. Since starting mega doses of probiotics my reflux is all but gone.

There has to be a connection. Lots of experts that check in to health. I'll be watching for remarks.

My gut is still out of wack but no more reflux.

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CherryHugs — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:48:20 GMT

@RescueLover I never heard of Ripple milk but sounds like I need to try it Thank you. No not fun! I have had that test in the past

@RescueLover wrote:

Yes by eliminating milk. Drink non-dairy plant based Ripple milk, which has more calcium than regular milk and the expiration date is months away when not opened. 🤗

I had such a bad case of acid reflux that I had an upper endoscopy done to make sure there wasn’t anything wrong with my esophagus. No signs of ulcers either.
All was good. Procedure wasn’t fun!

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CherryHugs — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:49:57 GMT

@GabbyAnn I hope that new med works for you! I dont like taking the nexium at all. I think its genetic too.

@GabbyAnn wrote:
I'm glad to see this discussion. I have been on Nexium over 20 years. Yes, that long. My primary physician has always said as long as my bloodwork is good not to worry, but I, too, have concerns.

My pharmacist recently told me about a new drug called Voquezna. She says it is wonderful. My doctor said to give it a try. I started today. I hope and pray this works for me. I'm really concerned about taking nexium for so long. But it has always helped me and my bloodwork is great.

I guess time will tell. I have tried cutting spicy, chocolates, anything that could be a trigger but if I miss even 1 day of Nexium I am miserable. My dad had the same issues and so did his mom, my grandmother. Dr says it's likely something genetic, I don't know. I am eager to read the replies on this post. Thank you

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CherryHugs — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:51:38 GMT

@Kachina624

It is scary some of the side effects that can happen with these meds. Which acid reducer do you take if you dont mind saying, Thank you! So glad this process works for you!

@Kachina624 wrote:
@CherryHugs. My doctor ordered me off PPIs due to effect on kidney function. I have to watch my diet more closely, especially avoiding acids and chocolate. I take an acid reducer before dinner nightly that seems to get me through the night.

I've used this routine for several years and am doing fine.

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CherryHugs — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:53:46 GMT

@RescueLover

I havent tried tums. I read they have aluminum...always some thing!

So glad you are doing well with not taking the ppi meds.

I do eat alot of dairy and might give this a try! Thank you.

@RescueLover wrote:

I took Omeprazol for 8 months and tried Pantoprazol for less than a week.

These meds did nothing to help with my acid reflux and made me feel worse. Finally Dr agreed to take me off them after my Upper Endoscopy procedure was good.

I took 3 -4 tums every night before bed and gradually weened off them completely. Haven’t taken a Tum in almost a year!

I swear Tums worked better for me than any prescription. I think Nexium is the over the counter version of these prescriptions.

Try going dairy free!! It worked for me and I can eat normal again without worrying about reflux.

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Effie54 — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:57:22 GMT

The good, and the bad about PPI's. They work but the side effects are difficult. I had to take Protonix to heal an ulcer a while back. I know that PPIs are famous for causing osteoporosis, so I knew I wanted to get off at ASAP. I titrated down....taking a little less and less each day, then every other day....then twice a week....then stopped. It isn't easy getting off them, but it can be done. Doctors prescribed them so easily, but rarely disclosed to the patients the harmful side effects they can cause.

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Icegoddess — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:14:06 GMT

I took Nexium for awhile, but my insurance wouldn't cover it, so had to change to a generic. Ended up on Pantoprazole. Not quite as good as Nexium and I occasionally need to take a Pepcid Complete. Tums does nothing for me.

I did go off for awhile, but I had a couple of choking incidents (passed out once) and my doctor put me back on them. I had an endoscopy and they ended up doing a balloon procedure to stretch my esophagus. The doctor that did the procedure suggested I stay on the PPI's.

I asked my doctor about the tie to osteoporosis when I saw an article in the news about it. It said there was no cause/effect relationship proven in the study in question. He also mentioned he was surprised I was the only patient of his to ask him about it, LOL.

I've had no issues taking them and I get a physical every year as well as bone scans every couple of years.

As far as all the "may gets", most studies linking PPIs to these issues are observational and do not prove cause and effect. The data on the association between PPI use and dementia and heart disease is inconsistent. So, for me, the benefits outweigh the risks.

That new drug may be great, but I'm sure it's quite expensive and Medicare probably won't cover it.

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conlt — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:44:38 GMT

I have taken Nexium for years, and by guidance of my doctor, I take it 2 x daily. I have had no problem with it. I take the generic form from Costco and I think it is just as good as Nexium. I am more afraid of getting Esophageal Cancer from GERD than I am about taking Nexium. My labs and bone scan have been good.

I am a nurse and have taken care of many Esophageal Cancer patients and that is one thing I want to avoid. It is a terrible disease and can be caused by GERD.

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colliemom4 — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:20:26 GMT

I'm not on them, but I think you have to wean yourself off of these drugs or you'll experience rebound acid. Google it and you'll probably get suggestions for how to come off of it. I know that some people really need them and can't stop taking them.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:47:09 GMT

@CherryHugs. I take a generic version of Pepcid.

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RescueLover — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:50:36 GMT

Hi!! @CherryHuggs

I just had to get off that Omeprezole. It was bothering me more than the reflux. I don’t take any meds (knock on wood) so maybe why it didn’t agree with my system.

Anyways my GI Dr recommended going dairy free. I used to eat a lot of butter and cheese too. It’s been over 2 years since I started and it was the best decision ever.

I don’t miss any of it now. There’s dairy free butter too that’s delicious! Who knew!!

I buy my Ripple at Target, but if you have a Wegmans they carry it there too. Target has it on sale more than Wegmans.

I like it better than skim milk. I buy the unsweetened (blue bottle) and every now and then the vanilla (red bottle) of Ripple. Also 8 grams of Protein and 25% Vitamin D per glass. And 50% more calcium than regular milk. The bottles I’m buying now unopened don’t expire until next year!

I even order the Ripple protein shakes through Amazon using their discounted auto delivery service. ❤️ the shakes! 20 grams of Protein in one 11 oz bottle.

Give them a try! 🤗🤗🤗

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CherryHugs — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:58:16 GMT

@Effie54 Yes so true, good and bad. So good that you were able to get off of the meds. I hope to work my way off of them. The Dr always said they are safe, no problem! Not even true.

@Effie54 wrote:
The good, and the bad about PPI's. They work but the side effects are difficult. I had to take Protonix to heal an ulcer a while back. I know that PPIs are famous for causing osteoporosis, so I knew I wanted to get off at ASAP. I titrated down....taking a little less and less each day, then every other day....then twice a week....then stopped. It isn't easy getting off them, but it can be done. Doctors prescribed them so easily, but rarely disclosed to the patients the harmful side effects they can cause.

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RescueLover — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:59:20 GMT

Hi again!! @CherryHugs

I just looked it up and it said Tums does not contain Aluminum.

I liked taking them in the evening because they not only helped with the reflux they also gave me a better nights sleep. They have calcium in them too, which is a plus.

I eventually lowered the dose from 3-4 each night to even 1/2 a Tum each night and my reflux never returned!

I could stop the Omeprezole completely and start the Tums, because I was on the lowest dose to begin with.

Wishing you Good Luck!! 🤗

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CherryHugs — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:02:01 GMT

@Icegoddess Mine is generic too. Oh yes some incidents are scary, I have had that too. I agree that the benefits might be better than what can happen from the reflux issues!! That is not good at all. I need to do better with food I do know this. I cant just keep on eating anything I want!! Im not sure many ppl know of possible side effects at all! Thank you!

@Icegoddess wrote:
I took Nexium for awhile, but my insurance wouldn't cover it, so had to change to a generic. Ended up on Pantoprazole. Not quite as good as Nexium and I occasionally need to take a Pepcid Complete. Tums does nothing for me.

I did go off for awhile, but I had a couple of choking incidents (passed out once) and my doctor put me back on them. I had an endoscopy and they ended up doing a balloon procedure to stretch my esophagus. The doctor that did the procedure suggested I stay on the PPI's.

I asked my doctor about the tie to osteoporosis when I saw an article in the news about it. It said there was no cause/effect relationship proven in the study in question. He also mentioned he was surprised I was the only patient of his to ask him about it, LOL.

I've had no issues taking them and I get a physical every year as well as bone scans every couple of years.

As far as all the "may gets", most studies linking PPIs to these issues are observational and do not prove cause and effect. The data on the association between PPI use and dementia and heart disease is inconsistent. So, for me, the benefits outweigh the risks.

That new drug may be great, but I'm sure it's quite expensive and Medicare probably won't cover it.