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One thing from the lengthier article mentions the rebound may only last a couple months. of course...that could be a rough 2 months. But for those that found coming off them to be hard, might still be worth seeing if they really need them over time. I'm imagining teh PPI's artificially holding back acid reduction and the body pushing to overcome it. When the PPIs are removed, perhaps it's like letting the floodgates open initially, with a calming down to follow.
Whjat teh articale also said is that they are given nearly reflexively without a look into whether there is evidence of excess acid. I asked one of the nurses about tests and she said they used to do some test where they checked something in the back of the throat or something but that they find it's simpler to prescribe the meds.
the otherh concern I have is taht in teh same meeting, the NP suggested delaying the Navelbine because wbc were low.
I wonder how many chemo induced GI issues are caused by reduced defenses to h. pylori bacteria as opposed to excess acid. They spent many years mistreating ulcers until they found out it was an infection. Chemo, infection..ring any bells?
Mom didn't take them and seems ok today. We'll see.
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