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Old 06-08-2006, 11:04 AM   #1
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Some people say LPR/GERD goes away..but does it?

Is there any hope to be symptom free again? People who become cured probably don't come to this board any more. That is why there isn't a lot of people who are hopeful.

Does anyone know of others that are symptom free of this condition without having to take medications any more? All the health sites imply that it is possible to be 100% cured from GERD and it CAN BE temporary.


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Re: Some people say LPR/GERD goes away..but does it?

I have LPR, so I'll only touch upon that, and not GERD. From my experience, my doctors inputs, and every medical journal article I've read about LPR, it appears to be a permanent condition.

However, it is possible to achieve such complete relief with PPI therapy that many people would probably stop visiting the board at this point. I achieved that, but I keep coming back to evangelize the 2 dose a day PPI regimen that saved my life after the blackest, worst period of my life when I was looking for a diagnosis.

 
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Re: Some people say LPR/GERD goes away..but does it?

My gastro told me I had acid reflux and that it was a permanent condition and to continue taking my meds and to eat bland foods. I haven't taken any since Feb. and I don't think I have reflux anymore (I have no symptoms anyway). I'm eating spicy foods again too. I had it for over 2 years so I know something about the pain and frustration.

 
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Re: Some people say LPR/GERD goes away..but does it?

One of my friends was diagnosed with moderate GERD and after 6 weeks of prilosec (5 years ago) he felt good and still does not have any issues.

 
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Re: Some people say LPR/GERD goes away..but does it?

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Originally Posted by aswander
I have LPR, so I'll only touch upon that, and not GERD. From my experience, my doctors inputs, and every medical journal article I've read about LPR, it appears to be a permanent condition.

However, it is possible to achieve such complete relief with PPI therapy that many people would probably stop visiting the board at this point. I achieved that, but I keep coming back to evangelize the 2 dose a day PPI regimen that saved my life after the blackest, worst period of my life when I was looking for a diagnosis.
I have a million questions. If you could answer them I would be greatful.

Does "complete relief" mean symptom free? Are you still taking PPIs? Were you on Nexium 40 MG twice a day? That is what I am taking. Did you take them both at once or one in the morning and one at night and for how many months?

Did you have the symptom of bad breath? That is what I am battling most now. My throat doesn't bother me as much since I have been taking the PPIs for the past month.

About my diet. If I eat pasta with tomato sauce once a week is that going to have a major effect on my ability to recover? Do I need to completely remove chocolate, pizza, orange juice, etc from my diet in order to recover? I don't eat a lot of that stuff, but people are saying they don't eat that at all any more. I can't see how eating a slice a of pizza once a week could hurt.

I know you probably are with all my questions.

Kevin

 
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