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Lung Health | Last Active: Dec 12, 2023 | Replies (131)
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Now that more time has gone by ( I'm still on pantaprazole) but I'm wondering if I need it anymore. I've cut out all the acid producing foods and never needed extra acid control. Gastric juices no longer seem to come up to my throat but I also ensure to have my last food of the day by 4 or 5 pm. Theres been days I've forgotten my pantoprazole altogether and didnt notice.
Before my aspiration pneumonia I was taking 5-7 tylenol 3s a day for back pain so I could keep working as my husband has stage 4 renal disease and Guillain barre syndrome so I'm the bread winner. So those didnt help either. I'm hoping not to have to take pantaprazole for life. I do miss my chocolate, mint and tomatoes!
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Hi Yvonne, it's great to hear you are doing well. As far as the pantoprazole, maybe ask your primary about a "trial vacation" from it?
I'm with you on missing favorite foods. But maybe you can try adding them, one at a time and in small quantities, to your diet? I have been able to manage this with fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice or the occasional tree-ripened grapefruit this winter after not tolerating that for 5 years. The key for me is to have it early in the day, and a moderate amount. I also know I can eat chili - before 6 pm. If I eat it later, I will have a miserable night.
I hope I never have to give up my daily dark chocolate though!
Sue