Anyone taking PPIs?

@deb2230 I was in Scotland and used Gaviscon bought there and it was very effective. My gasto told me I should have stocked up to bring back to USA as it’s more effective than what we can get here. So glad to see this confirmed!

@deb2230 gaviscon Advance from Europe is available on amazon https://a.co/d/0iFPoisG

@blm1007blm1007 I have a moderate size hiatal hernia that was causing severe reflux. He put me on Nexium and that helped with symptoms. I was constantly coughing and clearing my throat on top of sore throat and hoarseness. That is what led me down the path to discover I had MAC. I’m convinced this reflux contributes to that. Surgery to repair that hernia is out of the question for me as too invasive as don’t like the after affects. Doctor said he wouldn’t have surgery either!

@blm1007blm1007 I have a moderate size hiatal hernia that was causing severe reflux. He put me on Nexium and that helped with symptoms. I was constantly coughing and clearing my throat on top of sore throat and hoarseness. That is what led me down the path to discover I had MAC. I’m convinced this reflux contributes to that. Surgery to repair that hernia is out of the question for me as too invasive as don’t like the after affects. Doctor said he wouldn’t have surgery either!

@deb2230 Reflux Gourmet contains alginates and it's available on Amazon.com . https://refluxgourmet.com/the-science-of-alginate-therapy/

@dho75 For me I am constantly clearing my throat area by way of what I call gargling and sucking up what is in my throat because of the feeling of something clinging to the throat. I don't cough, what we consider a cough...what I do is to gargle/ draw it up or huff cough it up and out. I have been doing this for at least 4 years. So far no sore throat or hoarseness.

Before knowing about the wedge pillow and sleeping on ones left side, I slept on my back for ten years and I did wake up with a burning tongue and dry mouth frequently . I was breathing through my mouth at night rather than my nose. This is no longer happening. I take it it is because of my new sleeping position and taping my mouth closed with a small piece of sensitive skin tape (Nexcare 3M) secured on my facial skin above my lip and below my lip.
Any of this familiar.?
Thanks for your response.
Barbara

@dho75 yes so true! They sell Gaviscon Advance, which is different from regular Gaviscon or Gaviscon Strength that is sold here.
The Advance has a different formula with Alginates as prime ingredient.

@deb2230 Darn! Sure wish I had known that. Next time I go over, loading up😊

@scoop My gastroenterologist recommended Reflux Gourmet to me yesterday. Do you prefer the tube or the packets? Also do you think one flavor is better than the other? I’m leaning toward chocolate mint. Thanks!

@rashida I just read your post. I was told at National Jewish Hospital, NJH, that I have a small hiatal hernia but not told to start PPI. The Bravo test performed at NJH did not indicate acid reflux. Just hope the test was correct, "ya just never know."

What were your symptoms that you feel the hiatal hernia caused before taking the PPI.?
Did you have problems such that you could describe as being caused by the hiatal hernia or was it a colonoscopy test that suggested problems and PPI's?

I don't think I have problems that could be associated with a hiatal hernia, but I might be wrong and wonder if you had specific problems that you were aware of before being told to start the PPI's.
Barbara