Hi, you shouldn't stop the meds until you consistently feel well. Meanwhile, you must go on a bland diet, and avoid irritating foods to give your stomach time to heal. When you decide to quit meds, do it very gradually, over a period of several weeks.

From the people in this board, it seems that healing is not so linear for many. You may have good days, then bad days, but if you made it to feeling better you will surely do it again.

There are natural supplements, but if the meds he gave you work, I would stay on them.

You can add pepsin gi, dgl, slippery elm if you want.

Thank you guys for the reply

I take Pantoprozole once a day

As it seemed I was improving the doctor said to stop
Taking it and monitor my system

However I think Raw kale messed me up because
The last three days have been hard

Not so much stomach pain..it's there but mild
But now I feel dizzy and nauseated..these are new
I am having sleeping issues as well

I think Pantoprozole might cause these side affects?

I just feel like crap the last three days

The dizziness worries me..never had that before

If I continue to feel less stomach pain and gas
I will reduce taking this
If not I guess I will continue

This thing is so confusing

Any thoughts on Pantoprazole

My next doctor appointment in Dec 22..where I get
The biopsy results

Pantaprozole or protonix is just another PPI. I think you will find some will have different experiences with these meds... so noone telling you its good or bad will make any difference.

From others here, you should not stop the PPI abruptly, but slowly cut it down so that you do not experience withdrawal.

About the dizziness. I know I see alot of complaints here about dizziness.... Just a word to note.. sometimes anxiety can add in symptoms which you think are related to one part when they are not. Anxiety is one of the worst parts of this illness.

I wouldn't rule out anxiety
I worry a lot
However not sure if it's that
I've never been dizzy before from anxiety

Thanks for the reply ..appreciate it

dizzyniess is one of the side effects of pantoprazole. It gets better after a while... you can also get nausea, bloating and gas. fun stuff.
whatever you do, don't cut the meds cold turkey. you'll need to taper down very gradually, or you'll be back to square one. read up on acid rebound from PPIs.
get better soon.

I read PPI are the most prescribex medicine in the world
And gastiris is as common as the flu

Then why are soo many of us feeling confused

Oh well

Bloating, cramps, headache, nausea, dizziness,
Burping I feel I have as a result of Pantoprazole

Stomach burn, indigestion, and burping from gastiris

right now I have mild stomach burn

The Pantoprazole is 40 MG ..once a day ..is this
A lot to take

Do they have 20 MG


I think I will start by taking 3/4 or 1/2 the pill and see how it goes

And eat right ..for my stomach to heal

Not sure

I appreciate any feedback

I read the reflux thing

It may happen a week after you stop ..how confusing
How do we really know when our stomach is healed
If the mess cause side affects as well
And they can't look at ur stomach or measure progress

A lot of guess work..

Thanks for the feedback
I wish everyone well

One other question
Is there an over the counter
Replacement for Pantoprozole

Thanks

not that i know of.
U can try an OTC PPI twice a day as a way to taper off.
suppliment it with Tums for bad spells.

I didnt think Kale was acidic, maybe google it

Omeprazole, Pantoprazole and Zantac are possible to get in Germany in a lower dosage over the counter.

Thank you guys for the replies , again




(In Toronto)
I just bought Pepcid 10 MG -- ($14, on sale) yikes, my, Pantoprazole on my company drug plan is like $2

Not sure, I have been taking half (1/2) of the Pantoprazole over the last three days, I feel better (non Gastritis) system

But My Gastritis has been about a 5/10 ---burning pain and cramps

Ironically when I was in Cuba, I felt best (even though my wife says there food is not clean)

I think Stress has a lot to do with our condition --I worryif only we could all go on vacation till we heal

Ironically I use to drink with friends to relieve stress, and now that is not an option

I have to find other hobbies

My work is a bit redundant, so it does not keep my mind off my health

I might take up meditation

On Monday I get the results of my biopsy and even though they said no tears in my stomach
I still get nervous about any finding

I am not sure if it was the Kale that caused my relapse last week
So I do not want to give kale a bad rap...

I guessed it was that

Just an update

On Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday I cut the Pantoprazole is 40 MG in half and took it
I added Pepcid at work, before lunch, as I need to ensure I am able to work
My stomach pain is off and on
Yesterday was bad so I took the full pill
Today was on and off too ---(I had two fried chicken wings yesterday, as my boss made them and he insisted, and tonight I plan to have some mild tandoori chicken and rice) (as I have the weekend off I want to see how it goes)
Over the last two weeks I have had two sleepless nights and dry mouth
After I cut the pill in half I started to feel better
In fact I feel great, with my healthier diet
The two issue (Stomach and throat) Im like come on stomach the rest of me feels great, what is wrong with you...
I think this weekend I will try Pepcid AC only
On Monday I have a doctors appointment and I will see what he says, maybe ask for a lower doze of Pantoprazole
I bought the book Dropping Acid aside from nuts I am trying to follow it
It hard for me to understand some natural remedies people are talking about (besides Cabbage juice) I guess I will have to get a pen and paper, and start to write stuff down to understand.
So basically we take the PPI to help reduce acid in our stomach to allow the stomach to heal. And once it is healed enough we stop. This may cause reflux but if we have healed enough our stomach will bear itis this correct?
So is the Idea to reduce Acid in our stomach ---and not irritate our stomach to allow it to heal
And while some foods are low in Acid-they may irritate our stomach lining, especially if they are high in fiber.
Anyway I will follow up on Monday after I see the Doc if anyone is interested
Very confusing but I do feel long term use of PPI may cause other issues so I am not sure why Doctors do not talk to Diet at all ?