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Gerd getting worse

Reek
Reek

I feel like my GERD is getting worse.  I have stop taking any medicine because my GI doc was supposed to put my on a suspension medication due to me having a hard time taking pills.  But as always the insurance company is giving him a hard time.  But in the meantime I had stop taking my Zantac because he told me to.  But I am now thinking about just taking it again because I can't stand the continual pain all day long.  I usually break it up and take it like that.  I can't believe that I am having such a hard time getting the suspension I know that for children with GERD they give them the suspension so I don't understand why the insurance company will not allow it for an adult.  Uh this is why people can't get better and it is really making me upset that these companies are more concerned in getting your money every pay check but not concerned in using the money that you put in to pay you back in providing the best health care.  And we wonder why other countries are healthier than us.

destiny
destiny
I totally get what you are coming from. Hang in there. Why did he have you quit?
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
I believe you can get the Suspension over the counter, just have the pharmacist help you calculate what the right dose is you should be taking.

If not, i used to ground my pills in a spice grinder and mix them with 2 tspns of greek yogurt and take them that way and it was just as easy.
Reek
Reek
@destiny thank you he said that Zantac is not very effective.@OlderCPer I used to do that also but for some reason the pill I had the pharmacist said it can not be broken up or it will not be as effective as it needs to be.
Janebrowny
Janebrowny
I also grind the pills with spice grinder and mix with some sugar when I feel it is too hard for me to eat. I believe you can take it easy and just keep a good mood.
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tigertwo
tigertwo
If you need a ppi, one comes as a capsule which can be opened and sprinkled onto a teaspoon of yogurt. I believe Prevacid comes as a capsule, at least in Canada.
Heal999
Heal999
I am not sure about your age, but as I get older my digestive system got worst and suffered acid reflux in bed esp. early morning. I have tried everything, probiotic, anti-acid, Nexium, ZANTAC, stress relief exercises, elevated bed , less meat ,more vegetables, beans etc but they only help to an extent.. Finally I found the answer, ENZYMES!! Enzymes for digestion may decrease naturally reduce as we age. The functions of pancreas and intestines are less efficient. So I have embarked on enzymes tables, the logic is to ensure the tummy can digest and absorbed our food , otherwise they sit in the tummy like a rock and the tummy secretes lots of acid to try dissolve them. So excess acid is only a reaction to undigested food, not a disease by itself. I began taking digestive enzymes tables which has following Lipase- to dissolve fats, Lactase for diary and milk, Amylase to turn starch, carbs to sugar, Protease – break down protein and Cellulose to break down fibres, peas and beans. I take them 30 mins before meals. Sometimes I abstain if my meals are light.
I make it a point to take one tablet before bedtime so I can sleep right through the morning. Try these out and be patient, stomach takes up to 1 – 6 months to heal, but you should feel better day after day. Note limit alcohol, cigarettes- there are no enzymes for these. Also curtail stuff that relaxes the oesophagus muscle i.e. oil, mint, coffee and inflammatory stuff like chocolates, rich oily fish, animal fat. You need not ban them, just watch how much you can handle. The enzymes will greatly assist. Let us know how you go after 2 weeks. Cheers
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