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TSjohnseamus
post Sep 17 2017, 12:43 PM

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QUOTE(aloha2017 @ Sep 17 2017, 12:39 PM)
Did anyone here stop dexilant or nexium after sometime get acid rebound for the first few weeks?
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Yes I myself experienced acid rebound after stopping ppi. What I did was cutting down the dosage over weeks as advised by the doc . You can try to first cutting your dose to half of what you're taking now.

Then cut to taking a dose every other day , then every two days until there's no more rebound. That's whats working for me.
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post Sep 17 2017, 12:53 PM

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QUOTE(aloha2017 @ Sep 17 2017, 12:47 PM)
How long it took you?

I been on zero PPI for 7 days.. feeling better but still too much acid at night
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About 8 weeks to cut down to one dose every 3-4 days

I took pantoprazole which the doc said is a 'weaker' ppi. Not sure how true this is.
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post Oct 18 2017, 06:07 AM

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Can I know which Chinese doctor you went to Tung Shin?

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post Oct 18 2017, 06:09 AM

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QUOTE(Heroicage @ Jan 20 2016, 05:16 PM)
a) you should ease down on the PPI and reduce them...you cannot  just take it off...

b) long term GERD might either cause erosion in your esophagus area...and inflammed it....

c) part of the reason is your LS lower splincter muscle is relaxed state...where it is unable to close when you are processing food.
So retraining your eating habit time is important.

d) food diet...know what you eat , how you eat them, when you eat them.

e) alkaline food...dont overdose if you are low on acid already...but you can do a simple inaccurate test using "baking soda".

Am i all talk?..No..I had GERD 10years+, ...quit a stressful job, took a short pay cut, did contract work, change my lifestyle and my eating habits...and resolve them in < 1 year.

The PPIs and etc....they don't help you recover...it just elevates your symptom.
I also did chinese medicine from Tung Shin.

The rest is your decision. All the best.
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Can I know which Chinese doctor you went to Tung Shin?

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post Oct 18 2017, 06:10 AM

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QUOTE(Py80 @ Feb 29 2016, 01:30 AM)
I'm not sure is anyone is still following this or maybe everyone has cured their GERD, but in case anyone else comes across this post, I would like to contribute from a professional point of view.

GERD can be associated with dietary patterns and food types to some degree. It is also a condition that is known to fluctuate with anxiety or stress. It's basically a condition where there is reflux from the stomach into the oesophagus. It is usually stomach acid - which is why PPIs work. In some cases it may be bilious or liquid/food contents, which is why some they don't respond to PPI very well. Other medications may be useful for this group of people.

I notice that some of the forum members have mentioned persistent severe GERD symptoms, or GERD that is dependant on PPI usage long term. Many GPs and even some gastroenterologist will just tell you to take the medications long term and live with it. I know that this is not a solution for some people, particularly younger patients where they will have to take medications for decades or limit their lifestyle.

Assuming the symptoms are not caused by something else, this group of people may be suitable for minor surgery to treat their GERD. The results are very good actually. Obviously prior to this, further tests need to be done to confirm the GERD... you'll be surprised how many people actually have functional GERD (no actual reflux even though they feel the symptoms).

If there are any questions I will try to answer them here. Please don't PM as I think everyone should benefit from the questions and answers.

p/s: all this is assuming GERD is the right diagnosis. There are many other causes of chest and stomach discomfort.
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What type of surgery? Is the surgery available in Kl?

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post Oct 18 2017, 06:15 AM

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QUOTE(ahtom82 @ Jul 27 2016, 12:56 PM)
Hi Alicia,

Can I know how much does the surgery cost? I'm looking if this can solve my acid reflux problem then it will be great for me...
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Hi Alicia, I am a Gerd sufferers and it's killing me. Can I know what type of surgery ie. name of the surgery? Which hospital or centre can I get it done? Is it available in Kl? Which doctor is good? Please help!
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post Oct 18 2017, 06:18 AM

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QUOTE(Py80 @ Feb 29 2016, 01:30 AM)
I'm not sure is anyone is still following this or maybe everyone has cured their GERD, but in case anyone else comes across this post, I would like to contribute from a professional point of view.

GERD can be associated with dietary patterns and food types to some degree. It is also a condition that is known to fluctuate with anxiety or stress. It's basically a condition where there is reflux from the stomach into the oesophagus. It is usually stomach acid - which is why PPIs work. In some cases it may be bilious or liquid/food contents, which is why some they don't respond to PPI very well. Other medications may be useful for this group of people.

I notice that some of the forum members have mentioned persistent severe GERD symptoms, or GERD that is dependant on PPI usage long term. Many GPs and even some gastroenterologist will just tell you to take the medications long term and live with it. I know that this is not a solution for some people, particularly younger patients where they will have to take medications for decades or limit their lifestyle.

Assuming the symptoms are not caused by something else, this group of people may be suitable for minor surgery to treat their GERD. The results are very good actually. Obviously prior to this, further tests need to be done to confirm the GERD... you'll be surprised how many people actually have functional GERD (no actual reflux even though they feel the symptoms).

If there are any questions I will try to answer them here. Please don't PM as I think everyone should benefit from the questions and answers.

p/s: all this is assuming GERD is the right diagnosis. There are many other causes of chest and stomach discomfort.
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Can I know what type of surgery? Name if surgery? Been to 4 gastro Specialist and they still can't cure me. It's been killing me. Done everything necessary, it did get better a little but the b pain is killing me. Which hospital or center available for this surgery? Is it available in Kl?

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post Oct 18 2017, 08:53 AM

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QUOTE(Justlcc @ Oct 18 2017, 06:10 AM)
What type of surgery? Is the surgery available in Kl?
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Dr. Song. But it does not really work for everyone, the meds given is purely to recover your regularity of stomach activities... I was able to ease off PPIs within 5-6 months slowly, which wasn't helping me>70% .



b) I suggest you start changing your diet, to focus on alkaline foods in majority (not saying you eat just that )
c) There are some cases...people tries juicing cabbage and drinking them regularly ( google for that ). If bitter, mix with other juices
There are cases people supplement with zinc to help your stomach lining ( but google it ).


d) Confirm yourself tested that you do not have H.pylori bacteria in your stomach
e) do light exercises, and stop sleeping or sitting down right after meals....or even when you work...do more standing/walking.
f) tilt your bed upright a bit, to reduce acid reflux to your esophagus, and try to sleep to your left side. ( google for sleeping positions ).

Again,I am not a medical expert... so, make your own judgements/decisions . All the best to you.


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post Dec 3 2017, 05:26 PM

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anyone still using nuvapine A?

how many minutes before meal we take it?
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post Dec 17 2017, 03:14 PM

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been having acid reflux like 3 times this year...which i thought are mild symptoms such as feeling bloated, nausea feeling, acidic taste in mouth especially if lying down at night. after getting some meds from GP, the acid reflux will be gone. no pain whatsoever experienced for the acid reflux symptom and i dont take acid reflux meds if i dont have the symptom.

GP has been asking me to do endoscopy, which I'm a bit resistant of.....is it advisable to do endoscopy, which to me just to confirm whether has GERD etc as i dont think there's a permanent cure for GERD?

Appreciate some insights as well as sharing of experience of doing endoscopy
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post Dec 19 2017, 09:39 PM

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I know of someone with episodes of acidic taste at night (especially after having oat cereal in milk) where bits of cereal and sometimes rice was found in the mouth.
Then had gastric-like feeling in the stomach. The gastric symptoms appeared after a stressful and busy period at work where meal times were also inconsistent.

GP prescribed omeprazole which magically cured the gastric symptoms. It was supposed to be for just a few weeks but unfortunately gastric attack would come 24hours after the last omeprazole was taken.

A specialist did endoscopy and saw that patient has hiatus/hiatal hernia which contributes to the "backflow" of food bits and stomach juice. Patient was advised to lose weight as it would help due to less stomach fat exerting pressure on the esophagus.
Specialist said that the hernia and gastric attacks were not related, and stress is one of the main contributors of gastric attacks where the stomach produces more acid to digest food in order to provide energy.

The patient then tried to wean off omeprazole by:
1. taking probiotics (apparently, high stomach acid content will harm these little fellows)
2. having small meals and having food like biscuits on standby so that he does not go hungry.
3. chewing gums, which apparently helps to produce saliva which is supposed to be beneficial for him.
4. changing job (yes, to one that is less stressful albeit lower paying).
5. increasing physical activity and reducing weight.

He has stopped taking omeprazole for more than a year with only very isolated cases of minor discomfort, if at all. Of course, spicy food is out, or there will be discomfort.



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QUOTE(fin8Ex @ Dec 3 2017, 05:26 PM)
anyone still using nuvapine A?

how many minutes before meal we take it?
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3time daily before meal of 30miniutes
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post May 6 2018, 11:49 AM

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QUOTE(kevynlow @ May 5 2018, 08:15 PM)
3time daily before meal of 30miniutes
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does it heal ur gerd?
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post Jul 2 2018, 12:39 PM

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QUOTE(fin8Ex @ May 6 2018, 11:49 AM)
does it heal ur gerd?
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How long did it take to heal ur gerd?
Im taking nuvapine A as well, but i keep feel like vomiting after taking the med. is that normal?
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QUOTE(Dnise @ Jul 2 2018, 12:39 PM)
How long did it take to heal ur gerd?
Im taking nuvapine A as well, but i keep feel like vomiting after taking the med. is that normal?
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am not too sure about vomiting feeling.

did u take 30 minutes b4 meal?

my gerd not sure its healed.
i thk occasionally after wake up i will feel throat like, sore throat or mayb the acid went up to throat area.

i stopped taking it long time already

i suggest u speak to the pharmacist where u bought ur nuvapine
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post Jul 23 2018, 06:44 AM

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In my case, I wouldn say I am healed. But I have lesser attack (hearrburn) even still comsuming sensitive drinks. For a period of time i was drinking apple cider vinegar (1 soup spoon acv + 1 soup spoon honey together with 350ml water), it helps to neutralize the acid hence lesser hearburn. I drink before going to bed.
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QUOTE(alicia @ Nov 13 2015, 10:24 PM)
I'm a very serious gerd sufferer for at least 3 years. Was on nexium 40mg or pariet 40mg with ganaton daily.

My gerd was so bad until I would suddenly vomit and have to be admitted for few days. It happen few months once.

I went through surgery and the reason because it starts affecting my throat. It was so severe that I was attended by a respiratory specialist that couldn't do much as the acid kept coming up. I was on double maximum dose of nexium but it still couldn't help.

I even went to Singapore to seek treatment as my uncle is a doctor in SGH but yet I still suffered

Luckily my doctor doesn't give up on me. Few gastro that I've consulted already giving up. Just lucky that its been fully cure and I'm happy that at least its a year now I'm still gerd free. However, I still see my Dr at least few months once to follow up.
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[quote=alicia,Nov 13 2015, 10:24 PM]
I'm a very serious gerd sufferer for at least 3 years. Was on nexium 40mg or pariet 40mg with ganaton daily.

My gerd was so bad until I would suddenly vomit and have to be admitted for few days. It happen few months once.

I went through surgery and the reason because it starts affecting my throat. It was so severe that I was attended by a respiratory specialist that couldn't do much as the acid kept coming up. I was on double maximum dose of nexium but it still couldn't help.

I even went to Singapore to seek treatment as my uncle is a doctor in SGH but yet I still suffered

Luckily my doctor doesn't give up on me. Few gastro that I've consulted already giving up. Just lucky that its been fully cure and I'm happy that at least its a year now I'm still gerd free. However, I still see my Dr at least few months once to follow up.
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Do you mind to recommend which doctor you went ?

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QUOTE(alicia @ Nov 13 2015, 10:24 PM)
I'm a very serious gerd sufferer for at least 3 years. Was on nexium 40mg or pariet 40mg with ganaton daily.

My gerd was so bad until I would suddenly vomit and have to be admitted for few days. It happen few months once.

I went through surgery and the reason because it starts affecting my throat. It was so severe that I was attended by a respiratory specialist that couldn't do much as the acid kept coming up. I was on double maximum dose of nexium but it still couldn't help.

I even went to Singapore to seek treatment as my uncle is a doctor in SGH but yet I still suffered

Luckily my doctor doesn't give up on me. Few gastro that I've consulted already giving up. Just lucky that its been fully cure and I'm happy that at least its a year now I'm still gerd free. However, I still see my Dr at least few months once to follow up.
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Can recommend which doc you seek? was it in KL?
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post Jun 24 2020, 11:08 AM

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The most effective GERD solution is live unpasteurised sauerkraut that can reduce acid reflux, bloating, heartburn symptoms.

https://vintageprobiotics.com/

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