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Posted by nowick @nowick, May 1 9:30am

Been treated for Gerd for over a year. Now my GI doctor says it's not Gerd It's Spine disease. This diagnose is without ANY test for it. How can you give a diagnosis without any Testing!

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nowick | @nowick | May 2 6:19pm
In reply to @shelleyw "I'm replying just because I have a bad feeling about PPI's. I have a bezillion things..." + (show)
@shelleyw

I'm replying just because I have a bad feeling about PPI's. I have a bezillion things wrong in my GI tract, from mouth to anus; from life altering serious, to serious, to sensitive, to painful, to little pain, etc. I have used charcoal capsules for many years; helps with gas, air, nausea, cramping, etc....without causing anymore problems or nasty side effects. It is very important that you take the charcoal alone, not @ least 1-2 hours before or after any other product, the charcoal can hinder the absorption process for a bit. I am 65, I used to do whatever a Dr. said to do or medicine to take, I trusted them to be correct... but no more. When "idiopathic" is in too many diagnoses, that is a HUGE RED FLAG for me. Like I said I, know little about the real truth about PPI's, so, for me, it would take a lot of convincing to take them. You said "...not quite right ". I am still learning how, but that is your body telling you to listen to your body. Good luck with your hunt for answers.

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thank you so much for sharing that with me. Sometimes the more we learn, research and hear from others that have been there the better off we are. I am learning too that the doctors are not always right. Thank you again Shelle

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nowick | @nowick | May 2 6:31pm
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@ksdm

I was taking a PPI for the last month for acid stomach. The script was only for 30 dayswhich was up two days ago. I feel great but when I wake up in the morning I feel a little discomfort...not pain, not nausea, just like a little something is not quite right. As soon as I eat I am fine all day and night, I am wondering if I should be back on the PPI, although I would rather not....

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Mornings are always the worst time of day for me. Thank goodness you can eat and get some relief. I couldn't keep anything down-lost 30 pounds.
Kathy

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ksdm | @ksdm | May 2 8:07pm
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@nowick

Mornings are always the worst time of day for me. Thank goodness you can eat and get some relief. I couldn't keep anything down-lost 30 pounds.
Kathy

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So sorry you are so ill. I have no such complications so far!

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nowick | @nowick | May 3 8:17am
In reply to @shelleyw "Kathy, I don't know how old you are, but 30 lbs of unintentional weight loss, definitely..." + (show)
@shelleyw

Kathy, I don't know how old you are, but 30 lbs of unintentional weight loss, definitely doesn't seem like a GERD or just spine issue. Are you puking now or was that in reference to a past pregnancy? On the lighter side of life, I would love to lose 30 lbs. Let us all know what you find with a new dr. Shelley

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I was puking during this ordeal. I have anti nausea pills which seem to help. I will let you know what more I find out. Appt. with my Health care provider coming up-Kathy

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