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Medication for acid reflux/GERD

Posted by kathyhg @kathyhg, Jan 3, 2024

I’ve been struggling with acid reflux/GERD for a few years and my doctor has just suggested I take a PPI proton pump inhibitor (such as pantoprazole). He was previously reluctant agree to this, despite recommendation by the gastroenterologist I saw.

I’m sure there have been discussions here related to taking PPI’s with bronchiectasis and Mac but wonder what others have experienced related to this?

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Scott R L | @scottrl | 15 hours ago
In reply to @kim270 "@scottrl That is interesting reading about your treatment sleep apnea. Only yesterday i was wondering whether..." + (show)
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@scottrl That is interesting reading about your treatment sleep apnea. Only yesterday i was wondering whether sleep apnea treatment would be helpful. I have diagnosed Bronchiectasis now, and in the past i have woken up choking!! I didn't know then that it was acid reflux. Thanks.

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@kim270 It's definitely worth looking into.
I hope you'll find a solution!

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gigiv | @gigiv | 7 hours ago
In reply to @frankie160 "Hello @kathyhg and Members, I too have something going on with my Gastro Systems and I..." + (show)
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Hello @kathyhg and Members,

I too have something going on with my Gastro Systems and I think indeed it may be GERD. My Pulmo suggested Pantoprazole as well 90 days ago and the chronic cough continues.
My primary, who I just saw for the "chronic cough" due to aspirating food particles which is then followed by violent coughing 50% of the time. To be clear, the chronic cough is definitely caused by BE and NTM, however it is now believed on top of GERD, I may have allergies. Not being treated with any meds except for Trelegy, Abuterol Nebbing solution before 3% Saline and Flonase Generic. The Primary at Weill Cornell Payson Center for the Aged, suggested Famotidine for the GERD for me and better for me than the other med and this will be my 2nd day on this med.
Will report in if there is any change.
Flo@frankie160

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@frankie160. In my experience, albuterol makes reflux worse. I stopped taking it, even though i neb 7%, it's fine. I have a hiatal hernia, albuterol is just a big no-no for me. I don't take anything for GERD. I try not to eat big meals. I eat 4 meals a day, high protein.
Best wishes of great health to all of us!

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