acid reflux

[PFTT]

hi

I’ve always suffered with acid reflux and have been on lansoprozole for about 20 yrs. in the last two months the reflux has been awful to the point I wake up choking in the night. I bought a foam wedge to elevate me in bed and suddenly made the connection to Ramipril which I’ve been taking for high blood pressure

So I’ve stopped taking it and lansoprozole and reflux is back to a minimal level which I control with Gaviscon. Early days but I also found that previous BP medication Amlodipine increased total body inflammation and fluid retention

I hope you find a solution but diet has a bigger impact on your gut and immune system than we realise

[vonniesims]

How is your BP. Sounds like you need a review with your GP do you think?

[rabbits65]

I used to take amroprazole. I now take famatodine. It’s a nuisance ai know this acid reflux. But mine isn’t too bad. Maybe you could change your one. See you gp , hope all improves for you soon.

[Tkat10]

it took three different blood pressure meds before I found the one that worked for me.

[Haz58]

See GP about BP med then. Don't go without any.

[marie66]

I’m struggling too and also on Ramipril for blood pressure!

[junik53]

I think you would benefit from a review with your GP, as being on the same drug for reflux for over 20 years is a long time and it probably needs changing , there are many ones to choose from. Also you probably need to stay on the Ramipril . I would make an appointment soon , good luck.