I just have to share.
I had been on Prilosec for acid reflux and gas for over 10 years (just recently found out you shouldn't take the meds for more than 3 MONTHS!@!@! I just threw out the last of my Prilosec that I have had since starting LDL in May 2009 AND HAVE NOT NEEDED THEM!!!!! If I eat something not LDL I do have to take an OCCASSIONAL Gas X but not a DAILY med.
I also just had 2 doctors semi-annual checkup and my blood pressure was a little low a week apart. The second doctor when I told him this was the 2nd low blood pressure at a doctors office in a week, he took me off of 1 of my water pills and said I am no longer holding water (even though I LOVE my salt but I have switched to the pink Himilayan Sea Salt even at restaurants).
LDL WORKS!
Ginny
Finally . . . Lower Med
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Congratulations Ginny,
Another testimony to the healthy side effects of LDL (besides attaining a healthy weight!)
Another testimony to the healthy side effects of LDL (besides attaining a healthy weight!)
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Ginny,
What an amazing success! Congratulations! I have been on Prilosec for 2 years now for acid reflux. I have been on LDL a little over a month and still have to take the Prilosec. Whenever I skip a day, I still get the reflux. Interesting how you say that you can't take for more than 3 months. When I used to work in a doctor's office, they would never prescribe the medicine for over 3 months. I had mentioned this to my doctor 2 years ago when she prescribed it and she said you can take it as long as you need it. I am looking forward to the day that I can say goodbye to Prilosec forever!
What an amazing success! Congratulations! I have been on Prilosec for 2 years now for acid reflux. I have been on LDL a little over a month and still have to take the Prilosec. Whenever I skip a day, I still get the reflux. Interesting how you say that you can't take for more than 3 months. When I used to work in a doctor's office, they would never prescribe the medicine for over 3 months. I had mentioned this to my doctor 2 years ago when she prescribed it and she said you can take it as long as you need it. I am looking forward to the day that I can say goodbye to Prilosec forever!
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I was taking Prevacid for the same condition twice a day for years. I am totally off all stomach meds and very seldom have any trouble any longer.
In fact I can't remember the last time a had even a twinge.
I could have never dreamed just changing my eating around could give such relief. Praise God for LDL!
In fact I can't remember the last time a had even a twinge.
I could have never dreamed just changing my eating around could give such relief. Praise God for LDL!
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You are so right - Praise God! I didn't take my Prilosec this morning. We will see what happens.
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DH took antacids for years then progressed to Pepcid and then Zantac. He has not taken anything for over a year now. If you need more motivation to get off Prilosec, read what Dr. Mercola says about the proton pump inhibitors.
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Ginny this is MOST fabulous news! Congratulations hon.
Blessed and loved,
LP
Blessed and loved,
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Jencita,
If you are not on the Prilosec any longer . . . GREAT! If you had to go back on them, DON'T DESPAIR! When I went off Prilosec I weaned myself off them. First week: everyother day. Second week: every third day. Third week: every 4th day. Fourth week: None. As I said, after being off them, I only have a problem when I go off LDL. Then an occassional Gas-X, or OTC antacid once works until it is out of my system. Good luck. Keep us posted.
Ginny
If you are not on the Prilosec any longer . . . GREAT! If you had to go back on them, DON'T DESPAIR! When I went off Prilosec I weaned myself off them. First week: everyother day. Second week: every third day. Third week: every 4th day. Fourth week: None. As I said, after being off them, I only have a problem when I go off LDL. Then an occassional Gas-X, or OTC antacid once works until it is out of my system. Good luck. Keep us posted.
Ginny