GERD & Heartburn Support Group
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. If you are afflicted with GERD or heartburn, join the group and find support.
hey guys,
I'd like some input. I've been wrestling with how long I can safely be on Tecta and I'm just not sure anymore.
If I don't take the Tecta then I have incredibly bad acid reflux. If I take the Tecta I can pretty much eat anything and everything and I can sleep at night!
I just cancelled my appt. with the surgeon for an endoscopy as my throat has been fine since I've been on Tecta. I've been on Tecta for about 4 months now I think. Maybe a bit longer.
I've pretty much just had it with doctor visits, and don't want to waste their time if all is well and my throat certainly appears well now.
I'd like some input. I've been wrestling with how long I can safely be on Tecta and I'm just not sure anymore.
If I don't take the Tecta then I have incredibly bad acid reflux. If I take the Tecta I can pretty much eat anything and everything and I can sleep at night!
I just cancelled my appt. with the surgeon for an endoscopy as my throat has been fine since I've been on Tecta. I've been on Tecta for about 4 months now I think. Maybe a bit longer.
I've pretty much just had it with doctor visits, and don't want to waste their time if all is well and my throat certainly appears well now.
* Stomach polyps (my doctor said he's not concerned about this risk until you've been taking PPI's for a few years). I've even heard stomach cancer, but I'm not sure if there have been studies to confirm this.
* They inhibit your body's ability to absorb various nutrients. So far, the FDA has confirmed calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and one of the B vitamins. (Which in turn can lead to other problems -- e.g. lack of calcium and vitamin D increases your risk of osteoporosis). There may be more -- your body needs stomach acid to properly digest your food!
As much as I dislike my GERD-friendly diet, I do think it's much better in the long term than taking PPI's. As long as I follow my diet and sleep with a wedge pillow at night (or you can prop up the head of your bed), I almost never get symptoms now. While every person has different GERD triggers, here's the diet I follow to get you started:
http://www.dailystrength.org/people/508274/journal/1912231
Good luck!