Getting Off PPIs
Common Causes of Heartburn
- Food Sensitives
- Eating Excess Gluten
- Stress
- Overeating
- Obesity
- Eating Before Lying Down
- Eating Dairy, Sugar & Processed Meats
- Smoking
PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) or acid blockers are not intended for long term use.
PPIs were not studied for long term treatment of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) only for a 4-8 week treatment of gastric ulcers.
Long term use can result in the body producing excess stomach acid as the body builds a tolerance to the PPI.
During and after PPI use, stomach acid becomes less acidic and may result in poor digestion and decrease the ability to suppress microorganisms such as H. Pylori.
Long term use of PPIs increase the risk of:
- Pneumonia
- Anemia
- Malnutrition
- Osteoporosis
- PPI Polyps
Remedy Plan
- Melatonin: 3 mg at night for the next 3-4 months.
- Healing Digestion: 1 capsule every other day for 1 week, then increase to daily. Continue melatonin.
- Wean of PPIs: Regular dose for 7 days.
- Half dose at day 8.
- Healing Clay: mix into drink if heartburn reoccurs.
- Continue Healing Digestion, Melatonin & Healing Clay for another 3-4 weeks while off PPIs.
- Can try stopping supplements to see if symptoms return.
- Healing Magnesium as needed for constipation.