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Some recent research studies seem to indicatre that if those medications for acid reflux (proton pump inhibitors) are taken over 5-7 years they contribute to demineralization of bone. The acid in the
stomach is destroyed by these medications, which is how they combat the effects of acid reflux, but
the acid is needed for the bones to absorb calcium. I have some questions that I will take up with my
gastroenterologist: Is there a need to take these medications for that length of time? And can't
a substitute be used once the initial acid problems have been eliminated with the PPI medications or by some debridement of the bad tissue?
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I don't know how you can say PPI's have no side effects, everywhere I read on the subject people are having side effects, including myself, dizziness, headache, nausea just to mention a few, you Doctor's say what you think people want to hear while you get your kickbacks from the Drug companies. I don't know which is worse Gerd or the side effects of the medications.
I have tried many of the medications available... out of the presription kinds the only one that works for me is nexium. It is possible that these work differently for people as we are all experiencing unique types of the condition.
I have documented my study of acid reflux as well for those interested.
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