Gerd and IPV fibrosis link

[ValsieB]

I have been diagnosed with an asthma type of allergy and been given Fostain inhaler which has helped the wheezing and tightness in my chest. I also have scarring on my lungs possibly caused by pneumonia in the past and been told 10 years ago I might have IPV Fibrosis in later life. I am recently getting very bad stomach acid with tightness in my chest and have a rattle in my throat. On investigating I find that the Fostain inhaler can cause GERD and Gerd can cause IPV Fibrosis, (not something you ever want to have). How do you get rid of Gerd?

[Troilus]

Hi Valsie, I started by sucking on Gavison? anti acid tablets. I had to have them after each meal. Then the GP put me on Lanzoprosole 15 mg or doubling up to 30 mg if I experience symptoms. I very rarely have any trouble now.

[Ergendl]

I have to take omeprazole daily to counteract GERD. There is a diet to reduce it but it is a bit restrictive. Some people swear by slippery elm powder, but I struggled to take that in powdered form and it was not as effective as the prescribed omeprazole. It's possible to buy omeprazole from the chemist but it is quite expensive.

[ValsieB in reply to Ergendl]

Thanks Ergendl, do you have any side affects from this medication? I read you shouldn’t take it for prolonged periods of time.

[Ergendl in reply to ValsieB]

I haven't had any problems with omeprazole or with indapamide. My GP used to prescribe me ranitidine for GERD but stopped prescribing that when he diagnosed my COPD.

[ValsieB in reply to Ergendl]

Thank you. I will try the Omeprazole.