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I've been dealing with gerd issues for the last half year.  Colonoscopy and endoscopy were negative.  I did do a series of rolling barium stomach xray which did show my stomach was on a roller coaster ride.  I've been on most of the meds for gerd, from Zantac to Nexium to Lansoprazole to Pantoprazole.  In December I started to develope numbness in my left foot and right hand.  (Last night I noticed my left anke was swollen.) I had other tests with showed no nerve problems and no diabetes.  It was only recently that I realized that these could be side effects from the 'prozole meds I've been taking.  I just stopped taking everything but the Zantac.  My stomach problems which mostly felt like I have a brick in my stomach were only mildly alleviated by any of the above meds.  I'm seeing a gastro specialist this week.  Any ideas on what I should specifically talk to the doctor about??


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The numbness is still there, perhaps slightly less.  No history of food intolerance.  I have not kept a food diary, but I'm very aware of what I'm eating.  I haven't been able to pinpoint a certain food.  My stomach has been better the last week, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  Thanks for your response.
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Has the numbness changed since you discontinued the meds? Do you have any history of food intolerance issues in your family? Have you kept a food diary to see if any foods make things better or worse?
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