Anyone taking PPIs?

Posted by wandafanda @wandafanda, 4 days ago

My pulmonologist and gastroenterologist both want me to continue on Rabeprazole for 6 more months after trying it for 3 months. I am resistant as there are long term side effects from taking PPIs . After I started taking it for reflux and possible aspiration from GERD in October there was dramatic decrease in coughing and mucus production. So I can’t argue with the fact that it is improving my quality of life. Has anyone else experienced this? I would like to try kelp which is a more natural way to reduce acid reflux. Anyone using it?

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jenny0822 | @jenny0822 | 2 days ago

I have very severed Gerd. All the PPI’s had side effects. I take just Pepcid now. It works fine. Long term use isn’t an issue. I would get through the next 6 months and hopefully you’ll be done. Sending you luck 🍀