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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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Waw so much reply on Gerd. For me I do Meditation, reduce meat, n Eat 90% full. Meds kills me
@nightngale1998 Bonnie - have you seen this article? https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/home-remedies-managing-heartburn/
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1 ReactionThanks for the link. The article is very good at explaining the problem.
Hi i am new here started having heartburn and some acid reflux took a few tums seem to go away only to start up when i would go to bed like i was on fire.Took more tums helped some so talked to my GP and she put me on protonic @40mg which i took for 3 days it was making me sick and making things worse.She then put me on omeprazole @40mg to start then said to go to 40 twice a day I would not do 80mg a day i have been getting nauseous and a few pains in stomach pains.Also been having that feeling like i have phlegm in throat and some burping.I can't stand these side effects i have been taking it for a week only and i am stopping Someone was telling me that my doctor should have had me take Pepcid AC instead to begin with and then gone to something stronger.I have changed my diet eating smaller meals raised my head at night.I still feel a slight burn in middle of chest.I am a small frame woman at normal weight and i am very active 67years old my doctor said this is common has we get older i take no meds only a few vitamins gave up fish oil and vit c.What i would like to know does licorice really work and does it raise blood pressure?has anyone used slippery elm bark say its good for the throat also.I have always had a hard time getting used to something new if i have to take a med.At this point i don't know what to do i have a check up with doctor and i feel she going to think its all in my head.Any info will be helpful
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1 ReactionI have been on so many different medications as well. I tried licorice root for one month which helps heal the gut. It works so well that I’m
Off all medications.
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1 ReactionHi did you have that feeling in your throat?When you started the licorice were you still taking meds with it?How much do you take? Thank you!!
Yes but I was weaning off my medications.
Do you have heart issues?
Maybe talk to your Dr before you start anything.
No i do't have any heart issues that i know of . Thanks
Ok cuz you can’t take this if you have any underlining issues. So it’s a tablet you take 20 minutes before each meal for one month. You also need to drink lots of water.
Good luck.