Went off my PPI 4 days ago....

[ge0rgette2]

I have been on some sort of PPI for the past 15+ years... and I'm sick of it!! I'm currently on 20mg of Nexium and stopped taking it 4 days ago.

I don't think it works to be honest -- I still experience chest pain/heartburn -- mostly digestive issues.
I've been to my cardiologist several times since my ER visits, which are alot!! and I'm told stress/anxiety/GERD.
Sick of that diagnosis to be honest!
Cardiologist gave me stress tests, etc, found nothing - all fine.
I believe all my issues are digestive, my Grandmother had it, my Mom has it.

I had my gallbladder out last year, '09, and felt better about 1 month later but it's back!

I can take ACV (apple cider vinegar) and Nexium, antacids, you name it, heartburn/indigestion and tummy issues still
rear its ugly head. 1 hour after eating I can feel it in my chest.

As I said I went off Nexium, unsure what the long term side effects of this medicine is, is it studied? Who knows!

I don't want to be on this for the rest of my life, i'm 42.

I purchased some digestive enzymes and a probiotic. I'm taking those for 4 days now, I'm having some tummy side effects due to the digestive enzymes I believe... As soon as my meal is over, within a few minutes I have to make a bathroom run - I know TMI :)

Maybe they are working, maybe a side effect..

I'm at my wits end, I hate feeling sick all day long - either with a large meal, small meal, no meals at all.. Sometimes water kicks my tush!

Anyone feeling this way ? Any suggestions?

Thanks!! enjoy the day and weekend!!
~g

[ge0rgette2]

I've had endoscopies over the years, about 6 total in the past 20 years.
They've tested for celiac/gluten issues.


(They've ruled out cardiac, I've had EKG's, cardiac stress tests, etc.)

[Ratnakar Kini]

Hi,
What tests have been done so far?

[ge0rgette2]

Well it's been touch and go ---- Stopped the PPI and it's been almost 5-6 days.
My digestive enzymes work with/after meals - gives me a tummy grumble before I have to run into the ladies room.

Unsure what to do - besides find a new doctor that can help me with these digestive issues I have. Was shopping today - had a weird feeling, had to drive home and i'm not drinking ACV and water to try and relieve the indigestion/chest pain i'm feeling.

I'm so sick and tired of feeling this way - no docs have any answers, it's time consuming and frustrating..

I hope everyone is feeling good today --- wish I could say I was! :)

Be well,
~g