Help with anti-acids

[TracyButler]

Hi, I just joined the group. I don't have celiacs, but I just got diagnosed with an EXTREME intolerance to gluten and have to eat and do everything like I do have celiacs. My doctor wanted me to start taking anti-acids, but I just don't know which ones I can take that have no traces of gluten. She recommended Zantac or Prilosec OTC, but doesn't know they contain gluten. Anything could help, thank you 

[SLLRunner]

HI Tracy,

Welcome!  Here is a list of Open Original Shared Link

Have you had a chance to browse the forums yet? Several people here do not have celiac but have a gluten intolerance, so you will find a lot of support here.

 

[mbr22m]

Hi Tracy, I take Zantac with no problems.  Also,  liquid Gaviscon works well for me and is listed on their website as gluten free. 

[jtangema]

I personally use essential oils and would highly recommend a high quality digestive blend to help.  It would be easy to use and really affordable!  I can give you more info if you'd like it!

[BDD]

I don't know if they have them where you are but Target even has a brand of Ranitidine (generic Zantac) that is labeled as gluten-free. If it is not labeled gluten-free I always call or email the manufacturer. I suffered from heartburn for a long time. I would start with Ranitidine and only move to a PPI (like Prilosec) if that doesn't work. PPI drugs can cause a lot of side effects (they pretty much eliminate your stomach acid completely) and can cause bad rebound acid reflux when you discontinue them. Randitidine is not as strong and works differently so you will not have as big a risk of nutrient deficiencies (but there is still a risk).