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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 have not; I will be setting up an appt. with my Gastro. doc (likely) at years end as I am dealing with another health matter within our family (unrelated to this). Thanks for your posting, DrRoberts.
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2 ReactionsIf you are interested, you might look this up on YouTube. LINX and Dr. Lipham. He has a thorough video that gives a lot of information. The medications only mask the symptoms, does not cure the cause of reflux. It only gets worse. That’s why I M having the LINX Sohincter Augmentation done in September. It just makes sense.
BTW, my initials are drr. I am not a doctor.
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3 ReactionsPlease please give me the list of foods you avoided . I also suffer from GERD and want to take fewer medicines.Gratefully....Shahnaz.
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3 ReactionsHi @nightngale1998 and members in this discussion,
I thought you might be interested in reading this recent article published in the journal of Gastroenterology:
– https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(17)35623-8/fulltext
Based upon numerous studies which evaluated the long-term use of PPIs like Omeprazole, researchers conclude that (copied):
– Despite the recent alarm generated by some high-profile, newsworthy publications, few (if any) of the recent scare stories have attempted to balance the benefits of PPIs with their alleged risks.
– A great number of patients are receiving PPIs unnecessarily for conditions or symptoms for which they would not have been expected to provide benefit. Furthermore, many patients who are on PPI treatment for appropriate indications are receiving excessively high daily doses.
– For some patients, treatment may need to be lifelong. However, multiple “false alarms” related to the safety of PPIs could ultimately lead to inappropriate discontinuation of treatment with potentially serious consequences for some patients.
– Much of the current evidence linking PPI use to serious long-term adverse consequences is weak and insubstantial. It should not deter prescribers from using appropriate doses of PPIs for appropriate indications.
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4 Reactions@kanaazpereira Thank you.. I have confidence I am getting properly treated. I just wish I didn't need to take the pills. But I shall keep taking them cause it is virtually impossible for me to eliminate everything from my diet that cuases me issues. I would be living on water alone.
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4 ReactionsI can tell you to avoid completely ; coffee-caffeine will cause more acid production; no chocolate- (cocoa bean) which has caffeine; no soda since the carbonation will help promote acid production; avoid spicy foods; avoid fried foods.. learn to live with a bland diet.
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4 Reactions@kozlo52 What you have said is so true! A bland diet might be a bit boring, but when it helps you feel so much better it is certainly worth it. Thanks for reminding us that we have some control over how we feel.
Teresa
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2 ReactionsYou're absolutely right- just give up all the foods and drinks that you love and your acidity will decline!
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2 ReactionsOK, here goes. I suspect this may be long. Omeprazole and Pepsid are the same thing. Reglan caused me to have involuntary movements of my tongue and feet. I’ve been off of it for over a year and the feet are in constant motion-the Doctors do not think it will resolve. I currently take 40 mg Omeprazole in the morning and 8 mg Ondansetron 2-3 times a day for nausea and vomiting. If I do not take them before my feet hit the floor, I will throw up. I had a hiatal for about 15 years before I had surgery to repair it (fundoplication). All was good for about 6 years. I had been told that that was about all I could expect. About 12 years ago, it was back and I started to vomit bright red blood, which resulted in esophagitis. Many tests and hospitalizations later, it was discovered that I also had gastritis and gastroparesis (delayed emptying of the stomach). The esophagitis and gastritis resolved with antibiotics and some minor diet changes. I am being followed at Emory University Hospital and have been for 33 years. I had a kidney transplant there 20 years ago as a result of untreated strep throat. My gastroenterologist has referred my to another Emory gastroenterologist who is specially trained in a procedure called G-POEM (look it up). Not many hospitals perform it as it is fairly new. They believe this should solve many of my problems caused by Gastroparesis. I expect to hear this week if I am a candidate. The procedure is 80-90% successful. The procedure is done through the mouth ((no external incision) and takes approximately 2 hours with 1 night in the hospital. The diet afterwards is gradual over a period of time -clear liquid, full liquid, soft then finally, regular. After extensive research, I feel that the possible reward outweighs the risk. I strongly suggest you contact the nearest teaching hospital for an evaluation. I wouldn’t consider going anywhere else for anything! Good luck and good health to all of you! Thank you for sticking with me through this epic journal.
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2 Reactions@shahnaz Not sure if you seen this article on The Healthy Gerd Diet? https://www.gerd-diet.com/
I also find that drinking Aloe and Coconut Water helps settle my stomach.
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