Hi, my daughter was diagnosed with CG when she was 12 years old. I know PPIs are not for long term use, but a little dose of 10 mg of Omeprazole has really helped her. She is 21 years old finishing college for nursing. She had a not-so-common symptom of hematemesis (stomach bleeds) which at times put her in the hospital requiring transfusions so she is on another drug for that called Lanreotide (Sandostatin) which is a monthly shot. However, she is trying to wean herself off of it spacing out the shots every 2 months. So far she has not had an issue (she does get warning signs). Sorry, your pain is so frequently. I think the PPIs have eliminated the pain for my daughter and she may have to be on it for the rest of her life. I've read to supplement with certain vitamins and minerals as PPIs prevent the absorption of certain nutrition. I believe it's B12, can't remember the rest, you can look it up, but she does take supplements. Hopes and prayers to all with this very frustrating condition. One. more thing, she gets car sick easily, so I used to let her sit up front (she's grown and has her own car now, but when she does ride with us I try to drive gently around curves, not stop abruptly. Hope this helps.