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i started using ompeperazole for mild heartburn about 2 years ago. and since then i have had all kinds of stomach pain. which my doc said was IBS the blanket term used for "i have no idea what is wrong with you". i stopped taking them after xmas this year as i watned to stop taking all pills etc. to see if it would ease my pain. it didnt it was horrbile to the point most days i just lay there bloated and in pain. buring pains etc. the 8 days ago i went back on and ive been a lot better since. but i dont want to be on this as its not for long term use as it clearly states on the instructions. not more than 6 weeks. before i started these pills i never had any stomach issues. not every day is hell. my life is ruined. i only had the odd bit of hearburn before and now my life is destroyed. seein my doc thursday for about the 15th time regarding this issue. he still says its IBS. its not. i had stomach surgery 6 motnths ago and that has made it even worse. any ideas people cus i cant go on much longer
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Amarna turvell
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PPI's suppress acid production which can make the situation worse if your stomach enzymes are actually the reason for your pain/digestion problems.
I went from omeprazole to lansoprazole (an alternative of the same drug type) and ended up with more pain elsewhere.
For me Ranitidine helped where those two failed, in that it reduced my acid and pain without causing more. It works in a different way to the other two. If you are having alot of problems with ppi you should definitely consult your doctor right away. There are plenty of people with the same problem, try not to panic
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In general the best way to do it is to reduce the amount you take slowly rather than stop cold turkey out of the blue. That way you can ween yourself off of it, perhaps onto something less intensive like ranitidine and if that works then on to weaker antacids and then onto nothing.
Omeprazole and ppi's are available at various strengths, so it depends how much you are on Ofcourse and how many times a day.
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I tried to ignore my reflux at first because it was so new to me but eventually it lead to a sleep disorder, which I'm still experiencing.
I hope you can find an alternative with your dr that suppresses your heart burn and pain. Although omeprazole does deal with acid effectively I don't think it's a good long term solution.
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Stomach surgery can cause IBS; this is well known. Â There seems to be a link with your surgery and worsening symptoms. Â IBS is not diagnosed lightly; many tests are often done to rule out other conditions first.
It may be worthwhile asking for an endoscopy to check for ulcers because of your pain and heartburn. You could also ask for a standard ultrasound and a pelvic ultrasound to check your ovaries since you are having bloating.
However, IBS can cause bloating, heartburn, burning sensations and pain. I have IBS and have stomach pain, heartburn occasionally, and constipation. Â I also had loose motions and nausea.
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sarah87162 turvell
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Had to come off them for 2 weeks before I had a gastroscopy and really struggled.
Ended up taking gaviscon instead.
I take them at night as I have stomach pains first thing in the morning and these pains seem to be better if I have takenomeprazole the night before. Everyone is different.
Hope this settles down for you
Take care and keep in touch
Sarah
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