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Originally Posted by Barefootsies
The DR said I should be tappering off them once you get your diet under control. You are not supposed to be taking them forever. They are a short term fix until you get the reflux under control with lifestyle changes. If you read the OTC they will tell you the same thing.
You stop eating chocolate, or at minimum 4-6 hours before bed time. Chocolate (among other things) relax the flap at the top of stomach that holds acid in. Chocolate also causes reflux so that's a double whammy.
Do not eat close to bed time. Drink only water so many hours before bed time. Do not eat big meals a minimum of 4 hour better at 6 hours before bed. Also, cut back on processed food as many of them have a ton of sodium. Sodium leads to reflux. No caffeine, soda, coffee, etc.. Stay out of smoke (like casinos). Elevate your head when sleeping, or get a special pillow for support.
I did most of what was recommended (that was applicable) and it obviously helped.
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I do most of that, and mostly have my symptoms under control without meds but my doctor wants me to stay on them "just in case" because I am supposedly a hyper-secreter. I did taper off though and just take tums sometimes, but his advice kept the risk in mind and hence I passed on the advice. I'm glad what you're doing is working for you.