What next when 2x PPI doesn't work? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

de49152 · 12-19-2005, 12:29 PM

I was diagnosed with GERD/LPR and my doctor first prescribed prilosec 1x per day. That helped but I was still having reflux pretty bad, so now I am on prilosex 2x per day (morning & night). It is better but I still feel "acidic" all day. It's not full-blown heartburn but still uncomfortable. Would nexium be any different? Or adding a pepcid? Please reply with any recommendations or success stories.

Thanks!
Dan

warrenpoint · 12-20-2005, 10:22 PM

I have been reading all these posts on GERD. Please go back to about page 3 on GERD and look for "There is a cure for heartburn" and you will find posts by me and some others on the success of RAW apple cider vinegar in water. I had terrible heartburn for over 6 months or so and tried all these meds but none of them helped. I tood the vinegar and within two or three days I was fine. Please give this a try. You have nothing to lose and it is much healthier than meds. Good luck.

jennyVee · 12-21-2005, 06:35 PM

Hi can you use the vinegar even if you want to continue taking the meds?

mymeka · 12-21-2005, 09:19 PM

Some PPI's are better for some people than others. I have had great success with Nexium, and feel almost normal, along with a healthy, low-fat diet and staying away from the obvious no-no's, such as coffee, citrus, mint, red sauces, etc.

Best of luck,

Lori

de49152 · 12-22-2005, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the replies.

I might try the vinegar, but I am scared it may make it worse. I have had bad reactions to acidic foods and wine.

As far as diferent PPI's... my doctor said Prilosec is the same as Nexium. Is this not entirely true?

-Dan