PPI

[Elliemae7395]

I just read somewhere here that a Dr was upset at someone not taking their PPI. This I take for GERD and after my accidental gluten poisoning I couldn't keep anything down for several days. My GERD is still giving me problems 2 weeks on. I'm waiting on an appointment to have my PPI increased. Is it just me?

[knitty kitty]

@Elliemae7395,

PPI's have been scientifically studied and shown to promote CeD. 

GERD is caused by having low gastric juices, hypochlorhydria. 

PPI's lower the production of gastric juices further and disrupt digestion, leaving undigested food available for fermentation by bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract resulting in bloating, wind, and diarrhea or constipation, and SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth).  

Hypochlorhydria is symptomatic of having a deficiency in Niacin Vitamin B 3.  

Discuss with your doctor the benefits of supplementing with B vitamins while healing.

Here's some interesting reading....

Celiac disease serology and gut microbiome following proton pump inhibitor treatment

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7458245/

 

[Elliemae7395]

Not sure how to go about explaining. During my endoscopy damage to my esophagus was found. (There is a history in my family of peptic ulcers which is why I agreed to the procedure in addition to my colonoscopy in the first place.) My doctor prescribed the PPI at that time. One of my problems had been a dry cough which was like a dry heave. With the PPI there was relief of this cough within days. At my scheduled appointment a few days later my gastroenterologist explained that I had celiacs and the basics of what that means. He told me of the celiacs website. He told never to eat wheat again. He also suggested seeking a dietician. During the pandemic I had so much trouble getting appointments. He slowly cut back my PPI from 20mg 3times a day to 2 times to one time a day. After my gluten poisoning the cough was back. I had not been able to take any of my meds for several days. 

[knitty kitty]

Eosinophilic esophagus is an inflammation of the esophagus associated with Thiamine deficiency.  

 

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/293010337_Is_Eosinophilic_Esophagitis_a_Sugar_Sensitive_Disease

And...

http://www.hormonesmatter.com/eosinophilic-esophagitis-sugar-thiamine-sensitive/

 

Supplementing with Thiamine and following the Autoimmune Protocol Diet (Paleo Diet) and supplementing with Thiamine has helped mine.

Thiamine and Niacin work together along with the other B vitamins.  Discuss supplementation with your doctor and nutritionist.