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I have been using a ppi for over 20 years for gerd. it is no longer working as i have constant heartburn and burning and cramping in my stomach. i'm afraid that using the medication has caused low stomach acid and has weakened my les. ?
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Legitimate worries: We are learning more and more about PPI’s and their long term undesired side effects. Otherwise great drugs that changed forever the natural history of peptic ulcer disease. In your case, time to get together with your gastroenterologist for an upper endoscopy and further discussion about options based on findings. If overweight, losing weight remains critical.
Answered 10/14/2020
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