Travis Bickle
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For the OTC remedies, I have found that Gaviscon is the best stuff.
I used Prilosec for years until it was linked to Alzhiemers. Now I drink a fresh squeezed lemon everyday and heart burn is cured. This is from someone who used to wake up gurgling acid in the middle of the night. No side effects to that remedy.
I used Prilosec for years until it was linked to Alzhiemers. Now I drink a fresh squeezed lemon everyday and heart burn is cured. This is from someone who used to wake up gurgling acid in the middle of the night. No side effects to that remedy.
Can you provide a reference that links Prilosec to Alzheimer's ? I thought this was disproven :
"Drugs used to treat acid reflux and ulcers don't appear to boost the risk of dementia, as has been previously suspected, new research suggests"
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20170628/heartburn-meds-dont-raise-alzheimers-risk-study
and
"CONCLUSION:
Proton pump inhibitors were not associated with greater risk of dementia or of AD, in contrast to recent reports. Study limitations include reliance on self-reported PPI use and lack of dispensing data. Prospective studies are needed to confirm these results to guide empirically based clinical treatment recommendations"
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28590010
I haven't changed my diet, but 5 of the last 6 nights I've awakened in middle of night with painful heartburn. Apparently there are 2 main types of OTC acid reducers - H2 receptors (e.g., Tagamet/Zantac) or proton pump (e.g., Prilosec/Prevacid).
I had this problem many years ago when I was 50 pounds heavier, but not since I took off, and kept off, the weight. I can't get in to see my Gastro MD until 3 weeks from now. I don't eat anything past 7 PM, and go to sleep somewhere between 10 PM and 1 AM. Don't eat spicy foods. Anyone with insight on this issue, and which medication is more appropriate?
Why don't you try a Fresh Squeezed Lemon like the above poster, drop the Omeprazole, and then report back to us..... Let us know how that works!
I discussed with my doctor the concerns I had from my research regarding the reported negatives of being on a PPI. The doctor felt strongly that those issues occur only after years of PPI use. His plan is to have me on the PPI Omeprazole for 3 months and than to transition to a daily such as Rantinidine.
He concurs that a PPI can have negative long-term effects. He wants me on it for three months to allow any damage to heal and then he feels the Rantinidine will be sufficient but will of course need to monitor my symptoms.
It’s interesting that I have read that when the FDA first approved a PPI, I forget which one in particular, FDA recommended use for no more than eight consecutive weeks
OP here. 7 straight nights without a problem, since I started taking a daily prescription dose of Omeprazole. And that includes a night after eating Italian food (I took a Zantac prior to that dinner).
Lemon juice? Yeah, more acid is going to do the trick.
Somebody in a previous post mentioned having 5% of the normal stomach acid after taking PPIs. I can't find the post anymore though. Anyone know how much the stomach acid is supposed to be reduced by PPIs? 50%? 75%? I take my PPI only every other day, so I assume my average stomach acid is higher than it would be if I were to take the pill every day. I want the acid to be as high as possible while still avoiding gerd symptoms.
My internist informed me that prescription strength Esomeprazole reduces stomach acid to 5% of normal. But I haven't found any medical literature that states any particular amount of reduction.
. Indeed, how could there not be? There's a cost to everything.Thanks, Amethyst. Wow, 5% is way down there, isn't it? No wonder they are talking about changes to the nutrient absorption process.