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Hello its night time right now for me, and my acid reflux is KILLING ME. I am currently on Protonix (I take it in the morning) for the past 3 days. I took 2 pills of Zantac 75 (not at the same time) two hours ago and I am still getting acid reflux. I am seriously about to go out and get some Gaviscon would it be a good or bad idea?? My doctor told me if I don't like the PPIs I could try Gaviscon
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laura98485 lewis01951
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lewis01951 laura98485
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laura98485 lewis01951
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Try to sleep more upright.
I know the lifestyle advice is boring and annoying but it has helped me feel so much better....last summer I was in such a mess with reflux I didn't want to live anymore.
The biggest saviour for me was a drug called omeprazole, you have to get it on prescription, after 3 months of taking it I got my life and my sleep back!!
I hope you find some relief from this advice, this forum helped me through the worst time for me, id like to try to help others suffering now xx
lewis01951 laura98485
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Also, I feel like I can't get through the night without medication. Have you ever used gaviscon for sleep for when the omeprazole wasn't working? Zantac doesn't seem to be working anymore.. I still get symtpoms..
laura98485 lewis01951
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The omeprazole took about 2 months till I started to feel the effects and about 4months till I felt completely better, I had to come off it a month ago for an endoscopy and I started to feel bad again so it shows its working!
Whilst I was bad at first I did get some diazepam from the doc to help me sleep, and relax me a bit, I know its not everyone's choice to take it (including me) but I was desperate at the time and it did its job at helping me to sleep through the pain and discomfort.
Please just bare with the ppi's if they work for you like they did for me you will be feeling better in time x
laura98485
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laura98485 lewis01951
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And my doc told me you cant overdose so take plenty.
There is light at the end of your tunnel!
Take care and yes please let us know how your doing!
The great thing about this forum is the door is always open and people understand....
You are not alone xx
Giblet24 laura98485
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Barretts Giblet24
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See www DownWithAcid org uk and find the chapter on Extra-oesophageal reflux.
lewis01951 laura98485
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laura98485 lewis01951
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I'm so pleased the Gaviscon is helping you a bit, just give the ppi time to work xx
lewis01951 laura98485
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P.S. I can't get the gaviscon double because it's not available in Canada. I only have the originals, but it does help me a little bit.
Barretts lewis01951
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All the medications will reduce acid but may not help with the reflux.
All the symptoms you describe are of reflux more than acid.
To control reflux, you need to follow lifestyle changes:
Lose weight if necessary, do not overfill your stomach - eat little and often, avoid tight clothing, avoid exercise after food that will compress the stomach, leave at least 3 hours bewteen your last meal and going to bed, raise the head of the bed by 6 to 8 inches on blocks...
Visit www DownWithAcid org uk for fuller descriptions of the compnents of acid and reflux and the management thereof.
nicolajones63 lewis01951
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Try cutting out wheat products as this was a key factor with me
Good luck, i know how you feel x
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