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On the issue of GERD, I was told anyone, from time to time, can have symptoms of GERD but not have a diagnosis of GERD that shows up on the 24 hr PH test. Likely no need for PPI’s in that case, but Gaviscon (or other product) or using a wedge pillow could help. Also taking a PPI before having a meal that might trigger your symptoms can work too.
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Thank you for reading my post and for your reply. All who read and answer posts are wonderful. Such great help being given to each other.
Yes, just like with the Covid tests and other tests....nothing is perfect. False positive, false negative etc. etc. So for me, I do all I can (diet, wedge etc.) with the thought that I have GERD and also since having learned in October I have a small hiatia hernia,....other than taking a PPI. I also listened to Dr. Gwen Hewitt's video, as mentioned in one of the posts in Mayo Clinic Connect, and she confirmed my decision of over a year ago to not start a PPI. I was told of Gaviscon by a friend, but again did not take it. Although I believe in letting the body heal itself with the right nutrition and common sense (regarding supplments etc.), and it always worked in the past, I realize my body and its "systems" are different now and I may have to change my way of thinking and healing myself by taking med's. What a learning process this is and has been.