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Carafate/sucralfate

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kevin69191
kevin69191

Anybody taking this? Been on omeprozole, esomaprozal, all other PPIs that you can think of. Had endoscapy, diagnosed with inflamed stomach lining after HP. Had biopsy no cancer or tumour. Consultant told me it will go in time with PPIs. But not going he said he will write to my doctor to try other things? Looked online about carafate sounds like a miracle drug? Is this only for people with ulcers? But inflamed stomach like mine is more or less the same thing. Do doctors give this out easily? Appreciate any advice thanks

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  • chrisgee
    chrisgee kevin69191

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    My primary doctor prescribed sucralfate and omeprazole for me after weeks of stomach pain and nasuea. Almost immediately I felt a difference. I had lost 25 lbs but after the sucralfate my appetite came back and I was able to eat again. From what I understand carafate is prescribed for gastritis and ulcers also other things. It coats the lining of your throat stomach and intestines so it is prescribed for many conditions. It can cause a little constipation so make sure you eat some veggies =)
    • kevin69191
      kevin69191 chrisgee

      Posted

      Thank you chrisgee for your reply. How come this carafate had not been mentioned before to me? Is it an expensive drug on the NHS. I have an appointment next week with my GP not going to leave until I get this. It is my last option really tried everything else. Been on PPIs for years. Any advice what to say to my GP thanks
  • Fireid13
    Fireid13 kevin69191

    Posted

    You guys have got to not depend on PPI's or H2 blockers they are and wer for many years only supposed to be used for two weeks max, long term can cause many problems, some irriversable. B-12 difficency, iron, folate and then you have to research what those defichiencys can cause, nobody reads, everybody trust your doc because they know all. Its a bandaid, it does not fix the underlying problems, do some research.
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