Not sure now why I was even taking PPI
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Hi all, wrote a couple of weeks ago about the worry of stopping PPI's due to an endoscopy on Monday. Expected it to be hell, it was uncomfortable for a couple of days and I did sneak a ranitidine, but have not touched esomeprazole for 7 days now and I have been taking between 20mg and 40mg per day for nearly 9 years now. I feel better than ever, my stomach is less swollen, I feel calmer around the stomach area if you know what I mean. I have been taking the odd swig of gaviscon, but acid very mimimal, white frothy stuff in mornings virtually gone. I have just been taking the PPI year in year out without bothering to see if the original acid symptoms are still there. I hope my endoscopy of Monday is clear. it is to see if excess antib's and supplements have damaged my stomach, the gastritis symptons have all gone so no pain, am hopeful of a good outcome, although am wondering if the lack of symptoms after so long is a good thing. Just being anxious I suppose, but it all ok will speak to GP about staying off completely and just taking ranitidine if needed.
So, if like me, you are taking them and not really having symptoms, they are not that bad to come off and worth a try if only to stop putting medication into your system when something less aggresive would help.
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paul38620 youngatheart1
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I reduced then stopped the PPI I was taking by halving the daily amount, then taking half every other day for two weeks or so, and because I had adopted the six - now seven - smaller meals per day, of foods that proved non-aggravating to the gastritis, I was then able to know where I stood in terms of real progress. On the PPI I was actually worse in a way, and I couldn't tell very well what foods were helping or harming. But the pills likely did help with the initial reduction of my swollen stomach, and then helping via the smaller, gentler meals continued the progress. But I am not free of the trouble. It takes sticking to the rules I've established for myself, and days and periods can vary.
Each person's case can be unique, so it is a matter for them to experiment and try things, and gather as much advice and suggestions that might help with their specific issues. Not everyone should or might be able to stop their medicines, but I am glad I was able to and still make slow progress. If I hadn't altered my diet and meals-size, however, I have no doubt I would still be as ill as I was, so to simply stop taking medicines without having eradicated any known underlying causes or exacerbating factors could result in the same trouble redeveloping. So, again, consider all the advice and helpful measures for your particular issues and case, with diet and so on, and hopefully you'll do well. Your doctor will also give their important advice.
youngatheart1 paul38620
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ted41159 youngatheart1
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I am desperate to get off of them because without going into great detail my sexual desires have plummeted since I have been on them.
youngatheart1 ted41159
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nicolajones63 youngatheart1
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mick20498 youngatheart1
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I've come off PPP's a couple of times with no rebound, but slowly over time seem to slip back. I saw a new doctor awhile ago and he was horrified that I was on PPP's and prescribed Ranitide instead which worked better with no tolerance build up. Now almost off the Rani's. I've learn't from trial and error that I can't get cocky and assume I'm cured and have to stick to a bland, easily digestible diet.
Luck
youngatheart1 mick20498
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nicolajones63 youngatheart1
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I had wondered about the casings to pills as I read somewhere about someone else having this problem. The question is how long do you cut them out for before knowing if this is the problem.
i seem to be intolerant to so many foods it's so boring at meal times.
when is your endoscopy and do you get any other pains.
good luck
youngatheart1 nicolajones63
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nicolajones63 youngatheart1
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nicolajones63 youngatheart1
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I do agree with you about stress although i have pain all the time so either im mega stressed up or theres other reasons aswell.
Try upping your Ranitidine a bit and see if it makes a difference. Have you also tried apple cider vinegar as ive heard it can work but never actually tried it as to me it sounds like too much acid.
I do take activated charcoal capsules which i think also help, although as im trying the no pill route at the moment (incase im alergic to the casings) i went into Holland and Barrett today to ask if i could just open up the capsules and swallow which they said yes so how much they work like that remains to be seen.
Good luck x
paul38620 youngatheart1
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