Symptomless GERD

[beth0277]

Hi--I recently had an Upper GI for nausea and the test came back normal except for a "small amount" of reflux. I was surprised to hear this since I have never had heart burn in my life, even when I was pregnant. My GP does not want to put me on any medication since she said there are no symptoms to treat. She said to take 2 tums at night since it could do damage to my esophagus when I lay down but other than that I didn't need to take anything. I have been reading a lot about how acid reflux can errode your esophagus and am worried. I sometimes feel a very slight burning in my throat. Would something like Prevacid be a good choice for me? My GP said long term use of PPI's can cause problems so that is why she didn't recommend any. I have read that they can cause absorption problems but have not read much else.

What would you recommend for someone in my situation? I am 25 years old and otherwise fairly healthy. I have borderline high cholesterol, if that matters.

Thank you!

[beth0277]

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

[beth0277]

I didn't mean Prevacid--I meant Prilosec.