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gerd and vitamin B deficiency

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Does GERD cause a deficiency in vitamin B?  I have recently read that it does and am curious what others think.  I have GERD and Hiatal Hernia and take Pantoprazole, 40 mg twice a day.  Susan
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This is exactly why I avoid using the PPI's any more than I absolutely need to.
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selmaS
Hi....it is not gerd that can cause the deficiency, but  it is the meds that can cause  malabsorbtion issues of vitamins.

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