| John Que 2005-01-16, 11:07 am |
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"Slim" <jmellen@imbris.net> wrote in message
news:1105593777.618182.44040@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> I have gerd, a sliding hiatal hernia and was diagnosed with Barretts
> esophagus in 1998 (56 yr old male). Biopsies every two years have
> actually eliminated the Barretts. I have been on Prilosec for 5 years
> and decided to quit one month ago. I am experiencing acid rebound due
> to high Gastrin levels. Does anyone know how long this rebound will
> last?
It seemed like several days to week reflecting back on my quitting.
I've a strong distrust of OTC Prilosec (omeprazole magnesium).
It isn't as good (IMO) as Domer which is Mexican generic version
omeprazole which is likely the sodium form.
I got major side effect with OTC Prilosec. And I
got serious side effects with Aciphex, albeit, it was the
most effective in surppressing acid reflux in my
subjective judgement. OTC Prilosec has differences
from prescription Prilosec. It uses a slightly different
time release tech and it is different chemically.
And Prevacid was the least effective for me.
> I have made all of the recommended lifestyle changes except for
> an occasional beer.
Have you now? Have you changed your sleeping position?
The more you slant your chest up from level the better. The six inches
suggested by some at the head of the bed isn't enough for the
incline to result in optimal control of night time
acid reflux damage. I believe a bulk of the damage takes
place at night.
>Gum chewing (not peppermint) actually seems to
> give me the most relief. I am avoiding antiacids because of the
> rebound that they cause.
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