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Struggling with acid reflux, gerd, horse more often, band vocalist and elementary music teacher at school. had a scope done about three years ago and they put me on omeprazole and generic pepcid, no longer seems to be doing its job?

Q: struggling with acid reflux, gerd, horse more often, band vocalist and elementary music teacher at school. had a scope done about three years ago and they put me on omeprazole and generic pepcid, no longer seems to be doing its job?

: Time to see gastroenterologist as usually an upper endoscopy is needed in follow up for refractory GERD cases. Weight loss is critical (if applicable) for long lasting results.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Time to see gastroenterologist as usually an upper endoscopy is needed in follow up for refractory GERD cases. Weight loss is critical (if applicable) for long lasting results.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2022

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. P. If you are overweight, losing weight ( not easy) is imperative. Joining a support group like Weight Watchers may help. Wish you good health!

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 11/27/2022

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A member asked:

Struggling with acid reflux, gerd, horse more often, band vocalist and elementary music teacher at school. had a scope done about three years ago and they put me on omeprazole and generic pepcid, no longer seems to be doing its job?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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