I had an oespohageal stricture (had it >10 years), no symptoms except the obvious swallowing issues. It was dilated last July and since the procedure, I have suffered with constant chest and sinus issues. I have no other symptoms, no heartburn, no regurgitation, no soreness , occasionally wind after eating. I am a dietitian and implemented all the lifestyle adjustments which made some difference but I used to run competitively and cannot run due to the constant respiratory symptoms. I think I have LPR, my gastroenterologist says LPR is over diagnosed and that I have normal reflux and need PPIs long term. The PPIs helped initially which I think was the oesophagitis healing effect but I still have symptoms. I am considering reflux surgery and I wish I had not agreed to the dilatation of the stricture.
PPIs definitely have a place but in my case the daily dosage I'd been taking for the last few years just weren't working anymore. I opted for surgery which to be honest I wish I had looked into a whole lot earlier. Now that I'm PPI free I feel a whole lot better and the surgery appears to have fully cured the reflux.
@asbestosflake5749 Both. My past alcoholism caused the problems and then they just kept me on the tablets for years and now I get sick if I don't take them.
Coming off a PPI is difficult. Because you've been on them, as soon as you stop, you get a massive flow of acid for about 3 weeks. But then that hours away. Try slippery elm, licorice tea etc and baking soda and ginger. These basic things really help. Better than staying on PPI and getting pneumonia like I did ..... Hope this helps!
Is the inhibition temporary from PPIs? I heard they are irreversible, and that scares me. Specially cognitive-related. Please let me know. can't find info anywhere.
Hi there - while there are still not many good quality studies around this, it seems as though many of the side-effects are reversible on the whole. Hopefully we get some better data in the future to know with more certainty!
@deel2435 - there are many treatment options for LPR! Seeking advice from a specialist is the best way to find the one that suits you as an individual! If your LPR is caused by non-acidic reflux, PPIs are unlikely to have much impact on your symptoms, if at all!
Thank you and God bless you for removing my persistent bad breth from stomach when taking & Gerd/Acid reflux symptoms completely when I came across Dr.Ohanon🥰
I had an oespohageal stricture (had it >10 years), no symptoms except the obvious swallowing issues. It was dilated last July and since the procedure, I have suffered with constant chest and sinus issues. I have no other symptoms, no heartburn, no regurgitation, no soreness , occasionally wind after eating. I am a dietitian and implemented all the lifestyle adjustments which made some difference but I used to run competitively and cannot run due to the constant respiratory symptoms. I think I have LPR, my gastroenterologist says LPR is over diagnosed and that I have normal reflux and need PPIs long term. The PPIs helped initially which I think was the oesophagitis healing effect but I still have symptoms. I am considering reflux surgery and I wish I had not agreed to the dilatation of the stricture.
How you feeling now ? Any progress with your condition. ?
PPIs definitely have a place but in my case the daily dosage I'd been taking for the last few years just weren't working anymore. I opted for surgery which to be honest I wish I had looked into a whole lot earlier. Now that I'm PPI free I feel a whole lot better and the surgery appears to have fully cured the reflux.
What was your surgery for?
@@rubenaceves Hiatal hernia repair + LINX
. NY
I've been prescribed omeprazole for twenty years!! My stomach is destroyed.
You still have symptoms even after taking PPI for that long? Or did you mean you suspect they have caused you issues?
@asbestosflake5749 Both. My past alcoholism caused the problems and then they just kept me on the tablets for years and now I get sick if I don't take them.
@@Rick_Clelandare you ok symptom wise as long as you keep taking them?
Coming off a PPI is difficult. Because you've been on them, as soon as you stop, you get a massive flow of acid for about 3 weeks. But then that hours away. Try slippery elm, licorice tea etc and baking soda and ginger. These basic things really help. Better than staying on PPI and getting pneumonia like I did .....
Hope this helps!
@@asbestosflake5749 My symptoms are okay when taking them, when I stop I get horrific pain and heartburn and usually vomit blood. 😔
Is the inhibition temporary from PPIs? I heard they are irreversible, and that scares me. Specially cognitive-related. Please let me know. can't find info anywhere.
Hi there - while there are still not many good quality studies around this, it seems as though many of the side-effects are
reversible on the whole. Hopefully we get some better data in the future to know with more certainty!
LPR
Yep many of us have LPR and the only treatment that works is long term PPI.
@deel2435 - there are many treatment options for LPR! Seeking advice from a specialist is the best way to find the one that suits you as an individual! If your LPR is caused by non-acidic reflux, PPIs are unlikely to have much impact on your symptoms, if at all!
@@Refluxukwould the LINX help non acid reflux ?
Thank you and God bless you for removing my persistent bad breth from stomach when taking & Gerd/Acid reflux symptoms completely when I came across Dr.Ohanon🥰