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Side effects with omeprazole/Prilosec use
i am an 18-year user of daily OTC Prilosec. It does a perfect job of controlling my GERD but I am constantly battling side effects of nutritional deficiencies in iron, B-12, magnesium, etc. For example, my hair is extremely thin and loss of energy is a constant problem. I am looking for specific help in knowing which supplements to take for this and in what doses and formats and on what schedule. All the nutritionists I've found locally are not well-versed in Prilosec use. Is there a medical provider out there who specializes in this? And would they be willing to work with me long distance?
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I went online and checked reflux gourmet but it has grapefruit in it and I take thyroid medicine.
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1 ReactionSome people have good results with slippery elm as a supplement, if that might be worth a try?
My nutritionist gave me the power slippery elm powder I was supposed to put it in water it was disgusting. I still have the full jar.
After reading all the above I did some research and found that a lot of people recommended Gavison it has Sodium Alginate, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium Carbonate but you have to make sure that you buy it from the UK as the American one does not have this in it.
I just ordered some off Amazon so I will let everyone know how it works it had great reviews. Not cheap but if it works?
Oh, that does sound gross. I've never tried it before (I saw it on a list of supplements that may help with reflux), and I always assumed it was taken in capsules.
I understand the name for the Gaviscon with alginate is Gaviscon Advance. I recommend using that, it creates a barrier so the acid doesn't irritate your esophagus. The advice of @windyshores is good.
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1 ReactionFYI- I am also on thyroid meds taken early morning on an empty stomach and take reflux gourmet before bed. As long as there is a 4 hour window between the 2 meds, Dr. says it’s okay . It’s helped me with nighttime reflux and weaning off other ppi’s and other meds.Hope this helps.
Thanks so much for the info I had no idea as long as she waited for hours? Do you take the gel all the gum? Does the gel stick in your teeth?
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Recently weaned off a 20 mg Omeprazole dosage taken twice daily as advised by gastroesophageal specialist.
The schedule was:
First week: one pill daily x 7 days
Second week: one pill every other day x 7 days
Third week: one pill first day, then skip 2 days, take one pill, then skip 2 days, then take one pill and stop process.
For the next 7 days I'm finding it difficult for me to sleep through the night and for several days I've experienced severe shortness of breath. Was this process too fast? How will I know if the weaning process was successful? Live alone so there's no one other than the specialist to reach out to. Next appointment with specialist is not until 6 months from now and he does not seem concerned with what I am experiencing. Any advice/comments from other readers