I have been paranoid of catching it because of 5 autoimmune issues. I workout every day and am not overweight but medically challenged. I thought I might have it a couple of times but never progressed to anything. I take Vitamins D, C, & zinc among others. I am on Zyrtec all year round for asthma. I wonder if that's why I haven't had an issue.
I think this is one of the reasons why Zyrtec was removed from shelves. There was less "cancer-causing" chemical in one pill than in a bite of crispy-fried bacon.
I take omeprazole (Prilosec) for occasional heart burn. Had the same thought. It's like an Italian restaurant, all the dishes look different but they are all about the same ingredients.
I take Prilosec also, is it the same thing as Famotidine? We actually give Famotidine to our dogs beside taking it ourselves. Works great for the pups when their bellies are upset, recommended by their vet.
Yeah, we have 100 lb & a 130 lb pups, depending on how upset their bellies are (their bellies make crazy noises, won’t eat and eat more grass than normal, may or may not throw up.) Yes they love eating grass, it’s like watching grazing cows, lol. Though our Dane showed our pit how to look for just the right grass to eat, he was only just a little squirt when he came into our lives, who knew he would be a 100 lb baby. The Dane is a senior.
We usually give them one or two once a day (even though as big as they are they could have more in a day). Usually giving it to them once when they need it works great.
Oh and if pups will take plain original mylanta (we usually get generic brand) that works great too, but ours take the pills easier wrapped in a pill pocket. If they fuss (usually when their bellies are upset) I’ve found an area on the side of their mouths that you can slip it through even when mouths are closed, hold their chins up slightly until they swallow, it helps so they don’t spit it out.
otherwise, it's not something you should be taking regularly. the cancer risk is part, but the bigger reason is that 'reducing stomach acid' to treat heartburn is the opposite of what you should be doing. functional medicine docs know this and have a totally different approach that gets to the root of heartburn.
optimizing gut health is key. adding a bit or fermented foods and/or good quality apple cider vinegar are simple ways to improve digestion and the microbiome.
Haven't read it yet but if this protocol was 'peer reviewed' back then, why hasn't the many, many instances of HCQ and Ivermectin working also been peer reviews?
I have been paranoid of catching it because of 5 autoimmune issues. I workout every day and am not overweight but medically challenged. I thought I might have it a couple of times but never progressed to anything. I take Vitamins D, C, & zinc among others. I am on Zyrtec all year round for asthma. I wonder if that's why I haven't had an issue.
I only brought it up, because someone outside of GAW asked me about it and I had no idea. I definitely wouldn't stop taking it!
I think this is one of the reasons why Zyrtec was removed from shelves. There was less "cancer-causing" chemical in one pill than in a bite of crispy-fried bacon.
I think that was Zantac. Zyrtec is still out there. My wife uses the store brand.
Yes, Zantac. Ranitidine. I had Zyrtec on the brain, Zyrtec is what OP's link discusses.
I figure, if Pepcid/Famotidine is helpful, what would Ranitidine do?
Zantac is now back on the shelves. It is now a Famotidine, this can be added to the list.
I take omeprazole (Prilosec) for occasional heart burn. Had the same thought. It's like an Italian restaurant, all the dishes look different but they are all about the same ingredients.
I take Prilosec also, is it the same thing as Famotidine? We actually give Famotidine to our dogs beside taking it ourselves. Works great for the pups when their bellies are upset, recommended by their vet.
That is interesting. Have family in the rescue community and I'm not sure they have heard of that one for an upset stomach.
Yeah, we have 100 lb & a 130 lb pups, depending on how upset their bellies are (their bellies make crazy noises, won’t eat and eat more grass than normal, may or may not throw up.) Yes they love eating grass, it’s like watching grazing cows, lol. Though our Dane showed our pit how to look for just the right grass to eat, he was only just a little squirt when he came into our lives, who knew he would be a 100 lb baby. The Dane is a senior.
We usually give them one or two once a day (even though as big as they are they could have more in a day). Usually giving it to them once when they need it works great.
Oh and if pups will take plain original mylanta (we usually get generic brand) that works great too, but ours take the pills easier wrapped in a pill pocket. If they fuss (usually when their bellies are upset) I’ve found an area on the side of their mouths that you can slip it through even when mouths are closed, hold their chins up slightly until they swallow, it helps so they don’t spit it out.
Saved to my medical file. Thanks
yes, famotidine is part of the FLCCC protocol for hospitalized patients.
https://covid19criticalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FLCCC-Alliance-MATHplus-Protocol-ENGLISH.pdf
otherwise, it's not something you should be taking regularly. the cancer risk is part, but the bigger reason is that 'reducing stomach acid' to treat heartburn is the opposite of what you should be doing. functional medicine docs know this and have a totally different approach that gets to the root of heartburn.
What is that heartburn protocol? I'd love to know it.
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) to Treat Acid Reflux https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/dgl-for-acid-reflux#benefits
also Slippery Elm: https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/INFORMIT.950298610899394
optimizing gut health is key. adding a bit or fermented foods and/or good quality apple cider vinegar are simple ways to improve digestion and the microbiome.
Oh, I've heard of DGL. Thanks for posting this info. I'll check out the links.
My hubby drinks apple cider vinegar also, he adds it to other types of juices. He either mixes a concoction himself or he may get the Kabucha drink.
Haven't read it yet but if this protocol was 'peer reviewed' back then, why hasn't the many, many instances of HCQ and Ivermectin working also been peer reviews?