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GERD to the extreme
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<blockquote data-quote="flutterby" data-source="post: 607017" data-attributes="member: 7083"><p>I'm tired and haven't read all of the responses. I apologize if I'm just repeating what others have said.</p><p></p><p>I take generic Protonix (proton pump inhibitor) twice a day. I started on Prilosec, then a higher dose of Prilosec, then switched to Protonix. If I still get breakthrough, I'll sometimes use Maalox, sometimes Tums. It mainly depends what I have on hand, but Maalox is supposed to be better - according to my doctor - because it coats the stomach. If I still can't get it to go away, I eat apples. I'll eat apple slices all day long sometimes to keep it under control. There are all kinds of home remedies that sound really gross, but apples works for me. It doesn't take it away, but it does bring it down, but I do have to keep eating apple slices for a few hours or more. </p><p></p><p>If you can't take PIP's, you may want to talk to you doctor about switching brands, or maybe supplementing with Zantac or something. Also, the entire head of your bed should be raised, not just your pillows raising you up. My biggest trigger is stress - especially stress and if I eat chocolate, which I tend to do more of when I'm stressed. </p><p></p><p>If you're on any new medications or even old medications that are known to be bothersome to stomachs, try taking it with food if you don't normally. </p><p></p><p>That's all I have. Hope it helps some.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flutterby, post: 607017, member: 7083"] I'm tired and haven't read all of the responses. I apologize if I'm just repeating what others have said. I take generic Protonix (proton pump inhibitor) twice a day. I started on Prilosec, then a higher dose of Prilosec, then switched to Protonix. If I still get breakthrough, I'll sometimes use Maalox, sometimes Tums. It mainly depends what I have on hand, but Maalox is supposed to be better - according to my doctor - because it coats the stomach. If I still can't get it to go away, I eat apples. I'll eat apple slices all day long sometimes to keep it under control. There are all kinds of home remedies that sound really gross, but apples works for me. It doesn't take it away, but it does bring it down, but I do have to keep eating apple slices for a few hours or more. If you can't take PIP's, you may want to talk to you doctor about switching brands, or maybe supplementing with Zantac or something. Also, the entire head of your bed should be raised, not just your pillows raising you up. My biggest trigger is stress - especially stress and if I eat chocolate, which I tend to do more of when I'm stressed. If you're on any new medications or even old medications that are known to be bothersome to stomachs, try taking it with food if you don't normally. That's all I have. Hope it helps some. [/QUOTE]
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