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Finally . . . Lower Med

Posted: October 19th, 2010, 2:37 pm
by Ginny M.
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!!!!!  :D  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  *love* my salt but I have switched to the pink Himilayan Sea Salt even at restaurants).

LDL WORKS!

*hug*
Ginny

Re: Finally . . . Lower Med

Posted: October 19th, 2010, 10:06 pm
by LINDA RN
Congratulations Ginny,
Another testimony to the healthy side effects of LDL (besides attaining a healthy weight!)

Re: Finally . . . Lower Med

Posted: October 20th, 2010, 6:26 am
by jencita
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!

Re: Finally . . . Lower Med

Posted: October 20th, 2010, 12:18 pm
by wendysgoodnews
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!

Re: Finally . . . Lower Med

Posted: October 20th, 2010, 1:42 pm
by jencita
You are so right - Praise God! I didn't take my Prilosec this morning. We will see what happens.

Re: Finally . . . Lower Med

Posted: October 20th, 2010, 10:28 pm
by LINDA RN
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.

Re: Finally . . . Lower Med

Posted: October 25th, 2010, 10:21 am
by LittlePrincess
Ginny this is MOST fabulous news!  Congratulations hon. 

Blessed and loved,
LP

Re: Finally . . . Lower Med

Posted: October 26th, 2010, 6:22 pm
by Ginny M.
Jencita,

If you are not on the Prilosec any longer . . . GREAT!  :D  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.

*hug*
Ginny