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You can ask him if famotidine will work for you. It's an h2 blocker, which also suppresses acid, but at a much lower rate than the proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole. May not affect bone density according to the little I read. Also ask if you went the low-acid, whole food and lifestyle route changes would that address all your issues? I have GERD and did omeprazole for four years until I found out it the drug blew out my kidneys. I do the diet/lifestyle option now. It takes longer and a lot more discipline, and you are restricted in what you eat, but it is working better for me in terms of overall health. Some doctors see it as a legit option, others poo poo it. Doesn't hurt to ask though. There are two ENTs who have competing low acid diets; one is Dr. Aviv, and there is a FB group that has a ton of recipes based on his diet: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199013402360712. The other is Dr. Koufman, and she has a web site with a lot of info on GERD and LPR: https://jamiekoufman.com.

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My husband received Dr. Kaufman’s book for Christmas and went on her DETOX diet and now is on maintenance. He feels 100% better and has reduced his medication as well as taking Gaviscon Advance before bed. A huge positive affect on him GERD!

Thank you for your reply. I will ask the Dr. about Famotidine.
I’m trying so hard with the low acid, Whole Foods and lifestyle changes. I’ve been a vegetarian for 34 years. Now I’m on blood thinners, and all the green vegetables I like have vitamin K, which thickens your blood, I need to keep my blood thin. And having Barrett’s esophageal, geez, the food, I’m not supposed to eat.. Therefore, I feel like it’s been a whirlwind for me. I feel overwhelmed. But, I’m a strong person and I will get through this. Wow, on the blow out of your kidneys. Sorry to hear that. It sounds like you have everything under control. Thank you for informing me about FB group. I will take a look.
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