Category: GERD
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Pulling the Plug on Omeprazole
I’m two weeks in on 20mg omeprazole, down from 40mg. It’s pretty rough right now with coughing and irritation. And I’m considering quitting from here rather than transitioning every other day or so. Mainly because I just discovered Dr Jamie Koufman’s blog and searched it for rebound hyperacidity. It seems like her and Dr Jonathan…
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Using a pH Meter for the Acid Watcher Diet
I’ve learned so much in the last few days by reading the Acid Watcher Diet. High on the list of things to avoid are sugary sodas. To my surprise though, and I’m paraphrasing because I cant find the exact quote, he also says: even clear, flavored carbonated water is acidic. And I immediately thought, hey…