Endoscopy

[ratcliffe1963]

Thanks Melis for the words of support. I don't remember ANYTHING about the procedure and the results were normal, they just are having me take a PPI twice a day now instead of once. If any of you ever have to have an endoscopy feel free to talk to me about it.

Comments

[ratcliffe1963]

sorry! Proton Pump Inhibitor. It's the second tier of defense in controlling acid production in the stomach. It basically prevents your stomach from creating acid. I tried H2 blockers for a year (first tier of defense) and they didn't really help.

[melisagogo]

So glad you were at ease with it-I was nervous too but in the end everything was pretty easy.

What are they having you take?

[ratcliffe1963]

Omeprazole 20mg delayed release capsules, was one in the morning 1/2 hr before breakfast, now I also take it in the evening 1/2 hr before dinner...things DEFINITELY got BETTER the day after I started taking this drug at the end of May, but they only got 40-60% better overall, we will see how things go with 2x a day doses.

[pandorable]

Glad it went well

[tealfroglette]

i hope the PPI keeps working.

Is there any nutritional advice from your healthcare providers so you can work at helping your stomach with appropriate foods?