Antacid that does not trigger LC?

Posted by reggiemc @reggiemc, Dec 19 9:51am

Does anyone know of an antacid for GERD that will not trigger LC? I have been on Nexium and apparently that is a big trigger. I read about Voquenza (a new class of drug), but it is not covered by insurance and runs $800 a month. With an Rx Card, you can get it discounted to $200 a month, but that is still prohibitive.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Dec 23 8:04pm

Hi, @reggiemc - Confirming you mean by LC lymphocytic colitis?

reggiemc | @reggiemc | Dec 24 9:03am

In reply to @lisalucier "Hi, @reggiemc - Confirming you mean by LC lymphocytic colitis?" + (show)

@lisalucier - Yes - LC is lymphocytic colitis.

kayabbott | @kayabbott | 6 days ago

I have collageneous colitis. When I was diagnosed with celiac 16 years ago I had to go gluten free, and my GERD disappeared within a few months. So many meds are bad for CC and LC. If you haven't, some of the rather irksome steps to minimize GERD may help, such as sleeping on left side, raising head of bed, and dietary changes. It is useful to keep a food journal, just to see if there are any triggers for you CC or GERD. My CC is triggered by gluten, legumes, and NSAIDS and other meds.

reggiemc | @reggiemc | 4 days ago

In reply to @kayabbott "I have collageneous colitis. When I was diagnosed with celiac 16 years ago I had to..." + (show)

@kayabbott Thank you for your advice and information. I am doing everything I can to NOT go gluten-free because my Dr. has confirmed that I do not have celiac. I do know that NSAIDS are a trigger and quit them a few years ago. Foods do not seem to be a trigger (fried foods have always caused issues, including GERD, so I try to avoid them as much as possible.) I also have such severe diverticulosis, so all the good fiber I'm supposed to eat is also avoided. My Dr. shakes his head because all 3 issues tend to fight each other in treatment options. I was not aware of the "sleeping on left side" step to help GERD. I will surely try this!

kayabbott | @kayabbott | 4 days ago

The sleeping on left side is because of the way the stomach is oriented. One doesn't have to have celiac; IF someone is intolerant to gluten then just cutting back on it can help. It is an easy test; going completely gluten free for two weeks and then eating a sandwich. If there is GI upset or other symptoms then one might be sensiteve. Raw veggies and high fiber foods tend to irritate my colon, but not cooked veggies. https://www.adventhealth.com/blog/what-are-best-sleeping-positions-gerd