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GERD after Reclast

Posted by aspirecreative @aspirecreative, May 16 10:37pm

I’ve had GERD, actually Laryngopharingeal (throat reflux) for years, but have had it well under control for many months. It came back with a vengeance a couple of weeks ago, and the only change I can think of is my recent Reclast infusion. Has anyone had this? If so, did it resolve with time? Thank you.

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aspirecreative | @aspirecreative | May 27 2:20pm
In reply to @msmaz57 "I have had so many health issues after my one and only Reclast infusion in August..." + (show)
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I have had so many health issues after my one and only Reclast infusion in August 2024. Worsening GERD is just one of them. My doctor wanted to put me on a daily dose of a PPI, I refused. PPI's have serious long term side effects too. I have cut out alcohol, coffee, highly acidic foods, but still have issues with GERD. I have yet to find anything that works to help relieve the morning cough, raw feeling in my throat, with throat clearing throughout the day, etc. Does anyone know of any natural supplements that really works to help lessen the symptoms of GERD? I'm looking for answers too.

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@msmaz57 Try PepZin GI

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aspirecreative | @aspirecreative | May 27 2:25pm
In reply to @debhatchell "@msmaz57 Sorry to hear you have GERD. It really sucks. I've had GERD (verified by the..." + (show)
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@msmaz57 Sorry to hear you have GERD. It really sucks. I've had GERD (verified by the upside down drinking barium scan) for 30+ years. I've been on Prilosec (20mg/day) the entire time. Good news is that it spared my esophagus (no Barrett's verified by an upper endoscopy). I'm trying to get off Prilosec as I have a T-Score of -4.0. Just had my 10th Evenity Shot. Not excited about either Reclast or Prolia. Sadly, I'm having spill over burning and coughing in spite of continuing Prilosec. So, I'm not sure if it's no longer working or my symptoms are worse. Dang it.

I am exploring 'natural' options and my Facebook page is flooded. I'm using Jelly Bellys gummies with DGL. 100mg per gummy and I'm using 3 a day. I ordered (but haven't received yet) another supplement that uses Alginate. If that doesn't work, then I'll test a very expensive option called Terra Health that uses a mysterious tree sap. I swear, I'm exhausted by my osteoporosis issues and to have this GERD on top...very depressing. Like you, my life is narrow on enjoyment (coffee, acidic foods, etc.), but the pain is so bad that it's not worth the risk.

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@debhatchell I found PepZin GI helped for a while. It is a Doctor's Best Product. Also, I think a stronger form of the alginate that you can get in the US can be ordered from a mail in Canadian Pharm, but I don't have more info on that handy.

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debhatchell | @debhatchell | May 27 10:20pm
In reply to @aspirecreative "@debhatchell I found PepZin GI helped for a while. It is a Doctor's Best Product. Also,..." + (show)
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@debhatchell I found PepZin GI helped for a while. It is a Doctor's Best Product. Also, I think a stronger form of the alginate that you can get in the US can be ordered from a mail in Canadian Pharm, but I don't have more info on that handy.

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@aspirecreative Thanks!

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msmaz57 | @msmaz57 | May 29 6:33pm
In reply to @debhatchell "@msmaz57 Sorry to hear you have GERD. It really sucks. I've had GERD (verified by the..." + (show)
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@msmaz57 Sorry to hear you have GERD. It really sucks. I've had GERD (verified by the upside down drinking barium scan) for 30+ years. I've been on Prilosec (20mg/day) the entire time. Good news is that it spared my esophagus (no Barrett's verified by an upper endoscopy). I'm trying to get off Prilosec as I have a T-Score of -4.0. Just had my 10th Evenity Shot. Not excited about either Reclast or Prolia. Sadly, I'm having spill over burning and coughing in spite of continuing Prilosec. So, I'm not sure if it's no longer working or my symptoms are worse. Dang it.

I am exploring 'natural' options and my Facebook page is flooded. I'm using Jelly Bellys gummies with DGL. 100mg per gummy and I'm using 3 a day. I ordered (but haven't received yet) another supplement that uses Alginate. If that doesn't work, then I'll test a very expensive option called Terra Health that uses a mysterious tree sap. I swear, I'm exhausted by my osteoporosis issues and to have this GERD on top...very depressing. Like you, my life is narrow on enjoyment (coffee, acidic foods, etc.), but the pain is so bad that it's not worth the risk.

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@debhatchell So sorry to hear your struggles with this and now Osteoporosis too (did long term use of Prilosec contribute to this?). I've thought about trying Jelly Belly's, would love to know if they help with the GERD.

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debhatchell | @debhatchell | May 29 7:11pm

There are 3 major things that probably contributed to it: Lack of Hormones during menopause + Prilosec + Hypothroid which causes your homocyestine to increase which is bad for bone turn over.

I'm on Day 5 of Jelly Bellys. Tasty and gives relief as long as TUMS. Waaah. I just started Raft gel today. I have a 3rd option coming next week. So frustrating.

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lizzie12 | @lizzie12 | 12 hours ago

I also had a return of GERD after my 1st dose of Reclast, thought it was just a coincidence, but happened after my 2nd one too. I was taken off of Fosamax several months before the 1st infusion due to acid reflux which I had never had before. My rheumatologist is adding Famotidine to the infusion for my 3rd one and my GI doc recommended I take it at night for a week after the next one. I take Omeprazole every AM per my GI doc. The reflux lasted for about 2 weeks then went away. Disappointing
We'll see how it goes.

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