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Neuropathy + Proton-pump Inhibitor use?? Anyone had this experience?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 26 10:01am | Replies (42)
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I was on PPIs for years for GERD. At my last colonoscopy/endoscopy 4 years ago, the doctor found my stomach was filled with lots of small benign polyps. These are CAUSED by the PPI in SOME people. So I was taken off the PPI and I now take Pepcid (generic) and it works great. NO relation to my PN that began afterwards.... but just another note to share with anyone taking PPIs for GERD.

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brennankb55 | @brennankb55 | Apr 12 3:29pm

Wow! I wonder how many people don't know about this! I've never had either of those procedures, but I'm sure at some point I probably will. I've started tapering off the PPI (Imeprazole) that I've taken foreger. Years ago my PCP had me switch from Imeprazole to Pepcid, and it didn't work for me. I'm wondering if after I get off of the PPI I'll be able to use Pepcid with success. Fingers crossed!

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