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Gaviscon vs ppi
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Can anxiety cause acid reflux? i have tried ppis, h2 blockers, gaviscon advance and lifestyle/diet changes for months; no effect from these.
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I have barretts. famotodine not available. gp not keen on ppis due to cancer risk. been prescribed gaviscon advance - is this ok or am i running risk of barretts getting worse
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Is it safe to take gaviscon (the usa version) long term? like for months/years? i saw a doctors i have mild gerd. i do not want to do a ppi again?
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Still have reflux 1 year postpartum. i am 25 lbs over weight. i take pepcid and gaviscon but i need something stronger. ppi's are hard to get off?
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Lpr causing swallowing problems. im on ppi with zantac & gaviscon. throat feels sore & some foods seems longer to go down. any further advice please?
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Why am i not responding to ppi's? have burn sensation in stomach that leaves throat red & raw. tried prevacid, (lansoprazole) prilosec, pepcid ac, gaviscon.
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