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GERD and Gastritis...... Lost in what to do now: Ideas?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Feb 20, 2023 | Replies (18)
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Dexilant has some bad side effects including nausea and vomiting. My doctor tried me on it for about 3 months years ago, but it didn't help my GERD or chronic gastritis. Are you on PPIs like omeprazole or H2 blockers like famotidine? I'm on 40mg omeprazole twice a day, and 20mg famotidine twice a day. I also take calcium carbonate antacids and alginic acid. I still have breakthrough reflux.

My previous gastro told me there was nothing more he could do to help me. My new gastro says surgery (fundoplication or myotomy) may possibly help, and we'll be discussing that at my next appointment, although both he and I think it may cause more problems than it solves.

I'm not giving up yet. Thinking of trying DGL again.

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mikejjb123 | @mikejjb123 | Feb 19, 2023

Thanks. What is DGL?

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mikaylar | @mikaylar | Feb 20, 2023

I wish you good luck. Omeprazole was constipating for me.

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mgeller604 | @mgeller604 | Feb 20, 2023

I suggest reading the Acid Watchers Diet by Dr. Aviv, not eating anything three to four hours before bedtime, walking daily for exercise..I would think hard and clear before doing surgery. My husband had it and he developed gastroparesis afterwards because we think the vagus nerve was damaged during surgery. He has lost 17pounds and he cannot gain weight. I wish you good luck and hope you talk to your doctor about what you can expect after the fundaplication.

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