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I have been taking ppi for years in and off since i was 22y. i am now 29, and cannot get off of it. i am not overweight or anything, and work out but still cant, i even had surgery (linx device) for it, and still need to be in ppi. long term danger?

Q: i have been taking ppi for years in and off since i was 22y. i am now 29, and cannot get off of it. i am not overweight or anything, and work out but still cant, i even had surgery (linx device) for it, and still need to be in ppi. long term danger?

: You need to read the risks and benefits of long term GERD. Elevate head of bed on. 8 inch blocks. Gravity never sleeps. Go to uptodate.com and read more. Then discuss with your team.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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You need to read the risks and benefits of long term GERD. Elevate head of bed on. 8 inch blocks. Gravity never sleeps. Go to uptodate.com and read more. Then discuss with your team.

Answered 3/6/2021

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

PPIs are designed to be used for long period of time. They have side effects. You have not described your symptoms. Can you provide more details

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Answered 3/7/2021

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A member asked:

I have been taking ppi for years in and off since i was 22y. i am now 29, and cannot get off of it. i am not overweight or anything, and work out but still cant, i even had surgery (linx device) for it, and still need to be in ppi. long term danger?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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