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I have taken Lansoprazole for many years. Has it been definitively proven that PPI’s can cause peripheral neuropathy
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I have taken Lansoprazole for many years. Has it been definitively proven that PPI’s can cause peripheral neuropathy
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I have been on PPI originally it was called Prilosec now it is called omeprazole and I’ve been taking it since 1990. I take 40 mg twice daily sometimes three times daily. The neuropathy in my feet is so bad but I’ve been told it’s diabetes which I have type two but it’s always been controlled completely, so I’m not sure what’s caused it . It’d be interesting to know if PPI do cause this.
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- Anyone seen research on long term Proton Pump Inhibitor use and PN?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-seen-research-on-long-term-proton-pump-inhibitor-use-and-pn/
- Neuropathy + Proton-pump Inhibitor use?? Anyone had this experience?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/neuropathy-and-ppi-use-has-anyone-had-this-experience/
@bigjohnscho, have you talked with your doctor about alternatives to taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to decrease stomach acid production?
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2 ReactionsHas anyone done any investigation into ways to ensure enough nutrients are being absorbed while on PPI's? I have always been vigilant about healthy food intake, but being on PPI's indefinitely greatly concerns me. Thank you.
I'm not sure there is much that will counteract the suppression of the acid environment in our stomach that is needed for proper breakdown and utilization of our food PPIs were never intended for long term use. They were to be used for acute situations such as ulcers. For long term use it is much safer to take H2 blockers like Zantac but even those should ideally not be used long term.
Has a physician prescribe PPI's for you?
I have been taking Histamine 2 blockers for 2 1/2 years for pre-cancerous cells in my stomach. My physician first prescribed PPIs and I told him I wouldn't take them, but agreed to the Histamine2 blockers (Zantac) . I don't feel I can take the risk of taking nothing. But I think, if people have less serious issues, it probably would be best to first try diet changes and something like Tums.
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1 ReactionWould blood tests for vitamins/minerals do the trick?
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1 ReactionYou could certainly monitor with blood tests, but then if you needed supplements, you then get into the how well would they be digested and absorbed.
What I have noticed after 21/2 years on an H2 blocker is that my finger nails are not as strong as they used to be. They chip really easily now when they never did before.