I hope that helps give you a clearer path. It’s best to talk with your doctor about tapering off omeprazole. !Hello Furqan, you are quite welcome. Nor does it have the same side effects of PPIs.The use of DGL as a heartburn remedy is different from PPIs. Doctors can test for vitamin deficiencies through blood tests. I have significantly changed my diet, lost weight, upped my exercise and now feel confident that I can start the process of cutting back on these medications. Am I on the right track??? Ask about the possibility of taking an H2 blocker and or antacid while getting off esomeprazole. Step 3. Foods affect people differently.

I’m sorry you’re suffering. Great hearing from you and thank you for reading! It also helps to take it when you have heartburn… The outline in the article provides steps for tapering off PPIs that you can discuss with your doctor. Sounds like you’re improving and for that I’m grateful. If you do not agree with your doctor’s decision, a second doctor’s opinion may be warranted.PPIs block acid production which can cause the LES to remain open. For others, diet and lifestyle changes along with the occasional H2 blocker or antacid are adequate for controlling acid reflux symptoms due to a hiatal hernia.I’m the same Joanna that posted regarding whether I should start Betaine HCL before or after tapering off PPIs. If your heartburn symptoms are more than you can handle, back up and stay on the PPI at an even smaller dose or try adding Hey Matt haven’t you considered Nissen fonduplication to treat the hernia, I have seen a lot of people benefiting from it.Hi Greg, I’ve read about that process.

PPIs should take care of your GERD symptoms over the 4 month period your doctor has you on the drug. Acid reflux occurs more easily when a hiatal hernia is involved. Nexium delayed-release oral suspension is available in 2.5-mg, 5-mg, 10-mg, 20-mg and 40-mg single-dose packets. Many of these patients can get off PPIs after healing from their underlining health issue.When on PPIs, the stomach will gradually compensate for the lower stomach acid by increasing production. If the peppermint antacid has true mint, it would be better to take a different antacid. If the LES remains open when on PPIs, GERD symptoms can occur. PPIs were never meant to be used as … The return of acid to your digestive tract can cause many changes. My doctor said I should stop the Nexium cold and go to 150 mg ranitidine twice a day for 2 weeks, then once a day.

Let’s take a further look…According to the American Gastroenterological Association, more than 60 million Americans experience acid reflux monthly, and up to 20% of those suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition of chronic acid reflux. I too had GERD at a young age and wish you the best on your road to recovery. Buying lower dosages may be the better route if you have trouble regulating the dose when dividing the medication.Hi, I am taking pantoprazole since 2 years ago but before then I was taking omeprazole for about 2yrs as well. Stay in touch! The acid reducers will just mask the problem. Hi, I have been taking omeperazole daily for probably 15 years (I’m now 37) I’ve read a lot of things today about it that are really concerning me and I’m committed to getting off it. I am currently taking 20 mg only 3x a week, and 4x a week I take 10 mg.Hello Kathy, I hate to hear that you’re experiencing acid rebound from omeprazole. The Tums are short-lived and will usually last less than 2 hours. Some people with certain conditions do have to be on them long term, but PPIs do have bad side effects. “8) Christina Reimer, Bo Søndergaard, Linda Hilsted, & Peter Bytzer. If needed, surgery can correct a hiatal hernia and may be warranted if the hernia is of significant size.

I keep persevering with my tapering off the PPIs, because I really want off those drugs.