Stopped pantoprazole After chronic stomach pain… Now Gerd is back

I’ve suffered for many years from it. On and off all kind of medication and some diet until I got better and then all over again.
I think I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. My acupuncturist insisted and still insists on diet changes. The bottom line is that I used to sleep almost sitting and she told me not to do that because some kind of explanation from the TCM that I didn’t understand at the beginning. I now follow her instructions almost to the letter. Getting rid of almost 95% of processed foods, eating organic the rainbow color, drinking room temperature water, herbs, and of course acupuncture has helped me tremendously. I no longer need all the restrictions and special drinks. I eat organic as much as possible, I avoid anything related to milk, even lactose free. I don’t use any kind of artificial sweeteners, I just use maple syrup occasionally. If eat cheese, I eat just the equivalent to one slice. The bottom line, we’re what we eat.

I already do the same. I haven’t had any processed food of any type for longer than I can remember. No meat, just fish. Brown rice, fruit, and veggies as well as no sugar or carbonated drinks of any type. No alcohol.. No butter or fats of any type. no dairy at all. There are some plant-based cheeses out there that are not terrible, but I’d rather not eat cheese altogether than do those. I eat plant-based and gut health bread, so I have not given up gluten entirely. I had another helpful suggestion that I might want to take two weeks off and see if that’s my problem. I think I’m going to try that. There’s got to be some reason for a healthy diet to still produce heartburn. Thanks for taking the time to read my ridiculously long post. I appreciate any help you can offer so if you have any other thoughts, I would love to hear them. Take care of yourself!

I eat a healthy diet too. I eat some gluten too. What I have noticed though is that after eating something with tomato sauce and spicy food I have some heartburn. So, if I eat something that might aggravate my GI issues, I have a cup of war water with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. I think it helps me.

Don’t drink apple cider vinegar with an ulcer, why would you drink acid .

If you ever do understand why TCM proponents say don't sleep sitting up please post again with the explanation. Many people with GERD sleep nearly sitting up. It seems to help, but if it's doing the opposite I'd like to know. Thanks!

I'm not an acupuncture doctor, I just follow her instructions, but I think it has something to do with the flow of I don't know what. But even if you research in the internet you can get some tips as sleeping on your left side and things like that. The bottom line is that I've been suffering from all kind of gastric issues, but the last three years I had crisis over crisis. I was even hospitalized. Nobody since 2014 resolved my problems. My acupuncture doctor helps me a lot to feel well. She advises me about diet modification, herbs, supplements, and just simple things like having a cup of warm water with apple cider vinegar after eating something that I feel I'm not digesting well. I don't do everything as I'm told, I research first. I'm just given you information that had helped me.

Yep, apple cider vinegar is a definite “no” for me! I don’t eat anything acidic. I miss citrus fruits and Italian food the most, but I don’t miss the heartburn and stomach problems they give me!

My experience exactly. I had a Lap Chole 4 years ago and was put on Pantoprazole following the procedure to deal with severe GERD, stomach pain from acid and abdominal cramping.
During the 4 years on Pantoprazole I experienced 24/7/365 stomach pain, abdominal cramps, dizziness, bloating and GERD. I was beyond miserable.
My GI Doc and PC Physician had no clue.
One morning I decided to take 20mg of Famotidine and toss the Pantoprazole in the trash. That day ALL of my symptoms ceased to exist and, to this day, they are just a memory. I can now drink coffee every morning which was NEVER possible before.
Researching Pantoprazole will educate you on the COMMON side effects of PPI’s which include stomach pain, abdominal cramping and dizziness.
Sometimes the prescribed medication is actually the problem itself and you cannot rely on your physician to either know or research the drugs he/she prescribes - they just “do” what seems logical. It is up to you to navigate your list of meds and their possible side effects and interactions. Good luck on your journey!

I was on pantroprazole for a few months to get rid of an acidy stomach that came on from taking pain pills. My doctor "weened" me off the med slowly and I think that is important.

Changes in foods eaten is critical to get rid of GERD. A PPI or similar meds treat the symptoms not the CAUSE of GERD. I’ve been there. Get tested for what’s causing your SYMPTOMS. It could be a bacterial infection, a fungal infection, a yeast infection, parasites. I had three of these causes. Changes in what I ate were necessary- I stopped eating anything with gluten, went off dairy products for a while, omitted sugars and high sugar products. I shoot for no more than 10% sugar in packaged or bottled products. Prebiotics and probiotics are helpful to build the intestinal wall that has been damaged. Consult with a nutritionist who can help you if it all sounds overwhelming.