I am trying to get off the drug Protonix, for GERD and heartburn. I have been on it for 6 to 7 years now and it is bothering some of my other systems. My doctor says forget it, but I can't believe that they would give a drug that you would be unable to get off of.
Thank you.
By Judy K
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I am no expert on health care, but I am an advocate for being proactive w/ your own health and recovery. Doctors mean well, many are bound by rules that restrict them from using a common sense approach to GERD and heartburn. Esp. when science and pharmaceutical companies who develop these new medications are so hit-and-miss.
I seriously urge you to see that you have more to lose than they do. That being said, I would do extensive homework online from those whose expertise is healing naturally with diet and/or making healthy food choices, instead of pills that often make matters worse.
I know from personal experience that I have not had the best diet to begin with, and so called acid blockers and such have only covered up the damage done. GERD and heartburn are your body's way of saying something's not right.
It's up to you to find what that is. Because your doctor may not know everything unless he's a miracle worker. For instance, I took medication like candy and the discomfort grew worse. Had an endoscopy done and found I had a small hiatus hernia. That was my wake up call to learn to eat right and try to stay as far away as I can from having to take pills for everything. (esp. when it's in my power to do so).
I felt fortunate that the test was done, but I had to ask for it. I don't even want to think what would have happen if I'd brushed it off and just kept drinking the vinegar juices and popping stomach acid blocker pills.
BTW, vinegars had worked for me also for a time, but you could develop problems with your esophagus, if used for a long term or too often or not diluted properly. And from everything I've read mints, esp. peppermint only aggravate the stomach's acid. As do drinking from straws, carbonated drinks, etc. Which is why it's so important to know what you can and cannot eat..and of course, you will find a lot of other things factor in, as well.
I do best eating like a vegan, and only shopping natural foods stores, esp. when it comes to animal products. I figure, years ago when my mother grandmother ate fruits, vegetables, and animal products they weren't pumped up with hormones, antibodies, etc or full of preservatives and chemicals you can't name. Hardly any of the food we eat today even comes close to being naturally what it should be. And GERD and other digestive diseases weren't the normal health problem they are today.
That's just my two cents. Good luck!
Maybe you've been treating it for the wrong problem. Have you ever been tested for allergies? When my allergies act up I instantly get heart burn because the mucous enters my stomach and bang - heart burn. I take 1-2 Benadryl and a Tums tablet - end of problem.
I don't have heartburn often but when I do I eat peanut butter. Just a small amount does the job. I have done this for years but I don't know if it will help anyone else.
My own heartburn problems went away when I started getting chiropractic adjustments. I had a spinal misalignment that was compressing the nerves controlling the stomach, so my stomach was overproducing acid. I started getting treatments and within a few weeks, I was having no heartburn. No medication. It's worth a few minutes of your time to call a chiropractor in your area and just talk to them about how they can help.
I am not an advocate of drinking soda pop. However I keep a few bottles of Pepsi in the house in case I get heartburn. One or two swallows does the trick. Not the whole bottle. Just a few swallows of Pepsi.
I don't get heartburn very often, but when I do I swallow a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and follow it up with a few sips of water. Most people are put off with the taste of vinegar, but it disappears within a minute or quicker when you follow it up with the water chaser. This always works (for me) and I hope it may help you too.
ACV. Apple cider vinegar. I take ACV capsules so i don't pucker. It is true our stomach burns because of not enough acid, hence the acv. Elevate the head of your bed by 4 inches. Don't eat for several hours before bedtime. I got off the acifex and others when i heard long term use can give you osteoporosis. I really dislike pharmaceuticals in that they almost always have bad side effects. Some are needed at times but you are wise to find natural ways to cure.
I too used to take Protonix. Then someone introduced me to kangen water. Kangen water is an alkaline water that hydrates your body in a manner that allows your body to heal itself as God intended. Doctors Poo poo it because as we all know, there is no money in the cure.
Vinegar is also alkaline as well and that is why it helps. Do yourself a favor and google Kangen water and acid reflux. Then find someone in your community with a machine and get the water from them to try for free. If you find it helps you, and it will, buy a machine and discover the meaning of feeling great! Hope this helps=)
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