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Ppi's

How many of you are still using PPI"s (Rx for GERD) I can't seem to get off them. Even had to up to 2 a day!

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      I got off at one year. I did fine, but I just started taking them again a week ago (19 months out) because of a funny feeling in my throat...and hunger, Not sure its making any difference yet. I dont

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    hi dee

    i was sent home from the hospital 12/15/11 with Prilosec. To this day i am still taking it, no problems ever w/heartburn., Don't know when i will stop taking prilosec - but taking a pill to prevent heartburn, is ok by me.

    kathy

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    thanks for the reply looks like you are doing great. Congrats on 43.4 lbs lost! :)

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    I got off at one year. I did fine, but I just started taking them again a week ago (19 months out) because of a funny feeling in my throat...and hunger, Not sure its making any difference yet. I dont like taking PPI because of the calcium thing.

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