Hi everyone. I used to be an active member of this group but I stopped posting about 3 years ago when the pain disappeared, but then reappeared late last year. Shortly, I had what I thought was GERD...
I have a friend whose GERD comes and goes. When it comes, he takes Pepcid for a week and it goes away for months, sometimes years. I also have some friends that I suspect of having it but don't want...
Hi JPT, My update is that I am now GERD-free. When I stopped my PPI for pH monitoring back in May, the symptoms disappeared along with it. I worked up slowly and now have no restrictions on what I...
The test is looking for the acid levels of things that splash up into your esophagus....
Hello, I would consider myself pretty much cured, yes. I stopped my PPI regimen for pH monitoring and the symptoms disappeared. I have slowly worked up to eating acidic and spicy foods. Turns out the...
Hi there, I went down to using one every other day (40mg Nexium, that is) and the initial rebound was terrible, I must say. However, now I have absolutely no heartburn anymore, ever, no matter what I...
I would say so. Citric acid is, of course, acidic. I still avoid it....
Hey Zelda, Just a thought. Were you off PPI's for the tests that you took? Ash...
Oh Carrie, I'm so happy. I hope this is it for you!!!!!!!!!! XOXO, Ash...
Hey everybody, just a small update and something I need to clarify: I am NOT taking any PPI's any longer. I stopped my Nexium 40mg/day for the pH test and haven't taken one since mid-May. I think...
Hi Dany, It is really difficult when it seems like nothing works. What I would suggest for you - and forgive me if you've already done this - is go hardcore with the lifestyle changes and try to heal...
Hi guys. The extra saliva is a common side effect known as "water brash". Saliva is naturally alkaline and it is our bodies' natural defense against heartburn/excess acid. See here:...
Hi Carrie, just to let you know I had the exact same symptoms. They have ALL subsided (unless I go too long without eating) since I stopped my PPI. I see a GI in August, I will post what he says also....
Kitt, we <3 you! Good days or bad :)...
Mud, I have to say go for it if you can....