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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
*warning boring post*
I had my first one about two years ago, caused by long term pain meds (diclofenac at the time) due to long term back pain, It has come back again about 2 months ago (I am currently on dihydrocodeine) and I was again put on omeprazole temporarily for 28 days and once I stopped the symptoms came back (thank god I still had some left over meds from last time) so I started them again. I tried over the weekend to come off them again to see if it had cleared but today some symptoms came back, feeling sick, constant burping and unable to eat (waste of a good bloody steak) but I will obviously now go back to the doctors and say I might need this on repeat prescription for future.
Does anyone else suffer from this condition and if so, how do you manage the symptoms? I hate the nauseous feeling and I am hoping not to wake up in the night being sick. Do you have any other tricks that have helped you overcome this condition? All suggestions more than welcome, as I really can't take much more to be honest |
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I don't have an ulcer (that I know of) but I do have gastric issues and take Omeperazole sometimes. I take a daily dose of Mastic Gum to keep things under control. Works well for me.
Hope you get it sorted, op.
Katie. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not really. First I knew of it was I had a build up of acid which caused a vasovagal response and caused me to lose consciousness at work. I woke up in the back of an ambulance not knowing what had happened. |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"It's basically a heavy-duty antacid that you can take when needed, you can buy it from pound shops. It's the drug that was in Zantac, I think."
Thank you, I am currently using Gaviscon tablets when needed |
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Hi foxy, ranitidine will not protect you’re tummy it will just ease symptoms, you still need to protect your tummy, I suggest a medication review with your gp and ask them for a plan to settle things down and a plan to put into action when things flare up, fingers crossed you have a good gp, failing this a good pharmacist will advise you and help with a plan to take to the gp if needed, good luck  Mrs blue eyes |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It's basically a heavy-duty antacid that you can take when needed, you can buy it from pound shops. It's the drug that was in Zantac, I think.
Thank you, I am currently using Gaviscon tablets when needed "
To be honest, Gaviscon is kind of plastic medicine. It contains pretty much the same stuff as in those cheap, fruit flavoured antacids. I've never found it to be effective. |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"Drink milk? Anti-acids.....I’d start going down the diet route and wean yourself off the meds long term. I know about fucking back pain. Oral morphine for a while.  "
I'm trying hence why I didn't take any over the weekend, not working though. I don't like milk so tried strawberry flavoured to see if that helped and maybe just a little bit.
Back pain is a bastard!  |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"Hi foxy, ranitidine will not protect you’re tummy it will just ease symptoms, you still need to protect your tummy, I suggest a medication review with your gp and ask them for a plan to settle things down and a plan to put into action when things flare up, fingers crossed you have a good gp, failing this a good pharmacist will advise you and help with a plan to take to the gp if needed, good luck Mrs blue eyes "
Thanks, I know I need a follow up hence why I posted this looking for further suggestions so I can go with more knowledge than I currently have |
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"Hi foxy, ranitidine will not protect you’re tummy it will just ease symptoms, you still need to protect your tummy, I suggest a medication review with your gp and ask them for a plan to settle things down and a plan to put into action when things flare up, fingers crossed you have a good gp, failing this a good pharmacist will advise you and help with a plan to take to the gp if needed, good luck Mrs blue eyes
Thanks, I know I need a follow up hence why I posted this looking for further suggestions so I can go with more knowledge than I currently have "
. I’d pop for a consult with your pharmacist then, he or she can have a look at any medicines you take and will go through your symptoms, they will happily give you lots of advice and suggestions to go armed to the gp with, they are very good generally, good luck  Mrs blue eyes |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"Hi foxy, ranitidine will not protect you’re tummy it will just ease symptoms, you still need to protect your tummy, I suggest a medication review with your gp and ask them for a plan to settle things down and a plan to put into action when things flare up, fingers crossed you have a good gp, failing this a good pharmacist will advise you and help with a plan to take to the gp if needed, good luck Mrs blue eyes
Thanks, I know I need a follow up hence why I posted this looking for further suggestions so I can go with more knowledge than I currently have . I’d pop for a consult with your pharmacist then, he or she can have a look at any medicines you take and will go through your symptoms, they will happily give you lots of advice and suggestions to go armed to the gp with, they are very good generally, good luck Mrs blue eyes "
I've tried this but the pharmacist didn't suggest what another poster has advised, they only had the choice of Gaviscon or Rennies  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Having been on prednisolone and naproxen for years with the acid reducers I’ve killed my stomach.
Had lots of biopsies done recently due to severe stomach damage.
I take high levels of the acid reducers everyday now, without fail. And watch my food and drink. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Drink milk? Anti-acids.....I’d start going down the diet route and wean yourself off the meds long term. I know about fucking back pain. Oral morphine for a while. "
Milk whilst it initially coats the stomach is an acid producer which I now steer clear of. |
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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago
upton wirral |
"*warning boring post*
I had my first one about two years ago, caused by long term pain meds (diclofenac at the time) due to long term back pain, It has come back again about 2 months ago (I am currently on dihydrocodeine) and I was again put on omeprazole temporarily for 28 days and once I stopped the symptoms came back (thank god I still had some left over meds from last time) so I started them again. I tried over the weekend to come off them again to see if it had cleared but today some symptoms came back, feeling sick, constant burping and unable to eat (waste of a good bloody steak) but I will obviously now go back to the doctors and say I might need this on repeat prescription for future.
Does anyone else suffer from this condition and if so, how do you manage the symptoms? I hate the nauseous feeling and I am hoping not to wake up in the night being sick. Do you have any other tricks that have helped you overcome this condition? All suggestions more than welcome, as I really can't take much more to be honest"
Omeprazole take it for a long time,it is good.I take similar twice a day for life.It is safe so insist your docror keeps you on it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"*warning boring post*
I had my first one about two years ago, caused by long term pain meds (diclofenac at the time) due to long term back pain, It has come back again about 2 months ago (I am currently on dihydrocodeine) and I was again put on omeprazole temporarily for 28 days and once I stopped the symptoms came back (thank god I still had some left over meds from last time) so I started them again. I tried over the weekend to come off them again to see if it had cleared but today some symptoms came back, feeling sick, constant burping and unable to eat (waste of a good bloody steak) but I will obviously now go back to the doctors and say I might need this on repeat prescription for future.
Does anyone else suffer from this condition and if so, how do you manage the symptoms? I hate the nauseous feeling and I am hoping not to wake up in the night being sick. Do you have any other tricks that have helped you overcome this condition? All suggestions more than welcome, as I really can't take much more to be honestOmeprazole take it for a long time,it is good.I take similar twice a day for life.It is safe so insist your docror keeps you on it"
Exactly, if I stop and start I get issues.
Now on the highest dose every day and so much better. |
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"Hi foxy, ranitidine will not protect you’re tummy it will just ease symptoms, you still need to protect your tummy, I suggest a medication review with your gp and ask them for a plan to settle things down and a plan to put into action when things flare up, fingers crossed you have a good gp, failing this a good pharmacist will advise you and help with a plan to take to the gp if needed, good luck Mrs blue eyes
Thanks, I know I need a follow up hence why I posted this looking for further suggestions so I can go with more knowledge than I currently have . I’d pop for a consult with your pharmacist then, he or she can have a look at any medicines you take and will go through your symptoms, they will happily give you lots of advice and suggestions to go armed to the gp with, they are very good generally, good luck Mrs blue eyes
I've tried this but the pharmacist didn't suggest what another poster has advised, they only had the choice of Gaviscon or Rennies "
. Mmm not the best pharmacist then, a good one will sit down with you and give you a proper consultation, they can discuss all your medication and symptoms, and give you an action plan for your gp, not gsl meds( over the counter) but prescription meds, i’m sorry you’ve a not so good experience with the one you tried, it’s a shame as they can be really good, good luck hopefully you’ll get what you need, Mrs blue eyesxxxx |
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By *oxy_minx OP Woman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"*warning boring post*
I had my first one about two years ago, caused by long term pain meds (diclofenac at the time) due to long term back pain, It has come back again about 2 months ago (I am currently on dihydrocodeine) and I was again put on omeprazole temporarily for 28 days and once I stopped the symptoms came back (thank god I still had some left over meds from last time) so I started them again. I tried over the weekend to come off them again to see if it had cleared but today some symptoms came back, feeling sick, constant burping and unable to eat (waste of a good bloody steak) but I will obviously now go back to the doctors and say I might need this on repeat prescription for future.
Does anyone else suffer from this condition and if so, how do you manage the symptoms? I hate the nauseous feeling and I am hoping not to wake up in the night being sick. Do you have any other tricks that have helped you overcome this condition? All suggestions more than welcome, as I really can't take much more to be honestOmeprazole take it for a long time,it is good.I take similar twice a day for life.It is safe so insist your docror keeps you on it"
It seems I am getting exactly the same |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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Can I also suggest Mastic gum capsules(mastika) from health shop. It is a natural product which has antibiotic and healing properties. I had a nasty bacterial infection in my stomach and had two rounds of very aggressive antibiotics, which didn't work, took the Mastika for 6 weeks and the infection was totally eradicated, my gp couldn't believe it. Good for healing ulcers and controlling stomach acid. Good luck. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Can I also suggest Mastic gum capsules(mastika) from health shop. It is a natural product which has antibiotic and healing properties. I had a nasty bacterial infection in my stomach and had two rounds of very aggressive antibiotics, which didn't work, took the Mastika for 6 weeks and the infection was totally eradicated, my gp couldn't believe it. Good for healing ulcers and controlling stomach acid. Good luck."
Great tip will look into it |
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Ask your GP for a medication review. There are alternative medications which might be more useful. I unfortunately had a burst stomach ulcer around 2004 so always recommend involving doctors. Least pleasant thing I've ever experienced and I'm frankly lucky to still be here. Good luck getting it sorted as its a horrible thing to endure. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Can I also suggest Mastic gum capsules(mastika) from health shop. It is a natural product which has antibiotic and healing properties. I had a nasty bacterial infection in my stomach and had two rounds of very aggressive antibiotics, which didn't work, took the Mastika for 6 weeks and the infection was totally eradicated, my gp couldn't believe it. Good for healing ulcers and controlling stomach acid. Good luck.
Great tip will look into it "
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
yumsville |
"Omeprazole take it for a long time,it is good.I take similar twice a day for life.It is safe so insist your docror keeps you on it"
Omeprazole stops you absorbing nutrients (look up Omeprazole + nutrition), it reduces stomach acid so can lead to an array of deficiencies. Ideally you shouldn't be on it for life but in some instances it'd be unavoidable, it is a PPI (an inhibitor - reducing acid, reducing gut function). |
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I've got a hiatus hernia and had struggled with awful acid problems for years before I decided to go to the doctors. I'm on one Lansoprazole a day now and it's sorted me right out, I can eat and drink what I like without my stomach and chest feeling like I've drank molten lava. |
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