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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My own (nonmedical ) feeling about PPIs is quite negative. They seemed to be as hard to get off of as opiates. The Peoples Pharmacy has a good "tea" you can make to help the rebound effect and the heartburn. H2 blockers are milder and much preferred. I think doctors are much too quick to perscribe them. That being said, they do have their place. I had to cure a horse with gastritis and it did the trick. But with him, I could dictate the taper. People are not so compliant.
Thanks! I appreciate your reply. Will call and discuss maybe going on H2. What is this tea?????
You can get the recipe from the People Pharmacy webcite. It requires fresh ginger, cinnimon sticks and dried persimmons. (I got those from the "Chock Full o Nuts company".) It is quite tasty and helps with hyper acidity. Their webcite is a wealth of DIY health aides, all medically proven.
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I’ve been on 40mg omeprazole for Gerd and acid reflux for over 12 years.
Recently (last 3 months) it stopped working and acid was out of control. Doc booked me in for a gastroscopy, which meant no meds for 5 days prior.
Obviously the acid was really bad, but other things happened too. I started sleeping through the night. Reflux & aspiration stopped. I felt less fatigued, had a clearer head, felt like for the first time in ages I had some energy.
I’ve already suffered a crumbling hip joint and had a replacement, have put on 5 stone in the last 8 years and sometimes felt so tired and washed out that all I wanted to do was stay in bed (not possible as I still have to get up and work).
Omeprazole was my crutch and I never realised how bad it was for me - I am now trying different things to address the acid and although it initially got worse, it’s now not too bad (nearly 2 weeks off it).
I’m not going back on it. Currently changing diet to alkaline with digestive enzymes. I have a hiatus hernia. Gastroscopy found lesions and polyps which are currently being biopsied, but until I’ve tried absolutely everything else I’m not going back on meds.
Good luck!! I also stopped PPI and taking Famodidine only 1 daily. Try Organic Throat Coat tea seems to help. I will pick up book suggested. Also Aloe Gel is good.
I just stopped taking it because I now have to put all my cooked foods in a blender and drink it as a soup due to diverticulitis. No affects whatsoever. Of course, I'm not eating. Just drinking.
Have you been tested for Achalasia? I have and had Poem procedure so can eat but still have to be cautious. I’m so sorry you are going through this I know it’s depressing when you can’t join family and friends in eating.
At what time do you take them?(H2) did you got an alternative to coffe? I found it harder haha
I’m currently taking Tagamet am/pm. No coffee alternative except teas. Good luck.
I found a low acid coffee that is also free of toxins called Lifeboost. It comes with or without caffeine, in 3 different roasts, and also in flavors. I’ve used it now for a few years. It’s worth a try.