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What Causes Chest Discomfort And Acid Reflux Inspite Of Taking Omeprazole?

My father is expirienceing at night, says feels like a donkey kicks him in the chest, has reflux and belching. He is on omeprozole and baking soda and previcid....been to many places and no releif? Any help? Also, had heart checked, upped GI and Lower GI....nothing found.
Mon, 9 Nov 2015
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Hi, i do care for your concern.
you are using two PPI's and baking soda.
i would advise to
change to other ppi such as lansoperazole and to continue it for a full course of one month.
It is advisable to take the drug half an hour before the food.
drug should not be taken along with baking soda, it will become ineffective.
Have food at appropriate time.
Avoid spicy food, other condition such as smoking and alcohol should be completely withdrawn.
Have your dinner at least two hours before going to sleep.
this will help a lot, after this you can add H2 blockers and decrease the basal acid secretion. which will add to the help.
strictly adhere to this, hope positive changes will occur.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
thank you.
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What Causes Chest Discomfort And Acid Reflux Inspite Of Taking Omeprazole?

Hi, i do care for your concern. you are using two PPI s and baking soda. i would advise to change to other ppi such as lansoperazole and to continue it for a full course of one month. It is advisable to take the drug half an hour before the food. drug should not be taken along with baking soda, it will become ineffective. Have food at appropriate time. Avoid spicy food, other condition such as smoking and alcohol should be completely withdrawn. Have your dinner at least two hours before going to sleep. this will help a lot, after this you can add H2 blockers and decrease the basal acid secretion. which will add to the help. strictly adhere to this, hope positive changes will occur. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. thank you.