Breathlessness
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Hi just wondering if this is normal I was at doctors last week as I had been burping constantly getting chest discomfort bringing up food they gave me omeprazole which I have been taking for 5 days. For the past few days I've noticed I feel like I'm short of breath this can just be sitting down aswell and then I burp lots this makes it a bit better this comes and goes throughout the day is this a symptoms of Gerd?
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alison_74603 lynsey90326
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I had an Endoscopy and have Gastritis ..but can't wait to get off the tablets . Good luck .
You might be allergic. Read the side effects .
lynsey90326 alison_74603
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paul38620 lynsey90326
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Barretts lynsey90326
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Without the reflux, the acid may not even be a problem but if the acid refluxes it can do permanent damage to your oesophagus that could lead to cancer. That is why doctors immediately prescribe acid suppressants - which are probably savng many lives as recent research has shown they probably have a vhemo-protective effect.
However, acid suppressants may not reduce the reflux which is a mechanical action rather than a chemical one.Your regurgitation, even with acid suppressed, could well be cause of your chest and breathing problems.
Read the chapter on extra-oesophageal reflux in the www DownWithAcid org uk book / website.
You will need to look at the lifestyle suggestions to reduce reflux.
tata40402 Barretts
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lynne69494 lynsey90326
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paul38620 lynne69494
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It might be of no use in your case, and I know it can be a right bother trying to form a diet with the optimum-sized meals of foods that help and don't harm, but I thought I'd mention it to you and other sufferers just in case having meals that are maybe a bit too light or small, or even eaten too far apart, might be involved with your nausea, rather than it be due to stomach trouble directly like many people have. And you might have seen my other general ways that help me in other posts.
Nausea can also happen through anxiety or depression, and, as you said, side-effects from some meds can cause this and other issues.
lynne69494 paul38620
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then it improved 90percent with omprazole, l,m thinking l endured that for 9months and improved with something l could have bought at the chemist nexium. l did notice from looking on here that most dont have nausea, minority only, puzzling. Many years ago due to aneamia l had to take iron pills, fine for over a year, then suddenly couldnt tolerate them, made me nauseous, had to have injects instead, obviously prone to sensavitve tum. The only true symptom l get now is bloating belching, never aware of acid reflux, though did get chronic heartburn indagestion for few month till gall bladder removed. Though the light small plain meals were in response to the nausea, but l have always thought there was another cause, just finding it, waiting to see what papote posts back with following further testing, as he was the same but l have at times when not really hungry and nauseous, pushed myself to have a light meal,even a sandwich, and its not harmed, maybe helped a bit. Sory for the long ramble, but always listen to any advice that can help, and know you and barrett give good advice, so will try eat a little more often, thanks.
paul38620 lynne69494
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The bloating you mention is quite common with people who've had their gallbladders removed, even long after. This bloating is often worse if fatty things and the fattier meats are eaten, for the gallbladder stores bile from the liver for breaking down fats when food enters the duodenum. The breaking down of fats still takes place thanks to the liver bile, but is no longer readily available for use due to the gallbladder being gone, so it isn't quite as efficient. Maybe this could be involved with your bloating trouble.
The fact you had the bloating while you still had a gallbladder may have been due to it not funtioning correctly at that time, or whatever reason it was you had it removed for. Bloating can also result from certain foods that produce more gas, and from IBS, etc.
As for PPI meds, some users find the one they take begins to work less well or poorly in time, while others don't have that problem. Being individuals with illnesses that are not always identical or equally severe, it's quite expected that there will be differences like these.
I'll take this moment to mention for anyone, that I read of two reports of tests to see if lying on one's left or right in bed can minimise reflux during the night, and both trials did find that the left was the more beneficial. I have found the right side preferable, though I really should have another try on the left. It's just that when you have a bad do with something you naturally shy away from risking it again. Could be worth trying, though, for any sufferers who have only, or mostly, slept on their right sides since their reflux began or maybe worsened. (I see another sufferer, Franksfan, has just posted a query about this too.)
To wake up feeling sick, as you did Lynne, is too horrible even to think of, though I've known it now and then through bugs over the years. But hunger itself, especially if we are essentially underfeeding through stomach illness, can make itself very felt upon waking and at other times. Trying to eat regularly is obviously worthwhile for every reason. Hopefully you'll have some improvement.
lynne69494 paul38620
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l do wonder if taking an anti b daily for a couple of years, as prescribed to prevent ic flare up, in part led to the nausea, or inflammation, l should have known it could, always been sensative to meds, l did stop them when the nausea started, but it wasnt that simple, damage done l guess, now very careful, even preferring using pain gels or patches to pills. l do now even when not hungry eat a small sandwich or toast, even if feeling a bit nauseous, and it does seem to help, but the nausea is 90percent improved, but do find more often than not l need to use two omps a day rather than one 20mg, bit of a dissapointment, hoping l could get off them after a few months, but not meant to be, yet just grateful theyve worked, wish l,d known at start of nausea, months of it. My gall bladder didnt have stones, as many do, inflammation l think they called it chocylitus, Think lve an inflamed body, bladder upwards, so thanks, it has improved, not perfect but much better. best wishes with yours, seems to be loads, even tonight with stomach probs, you wonder
paul38620 lynne69494
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Of course different people might get away with a little butter here and there, or a substitute, or fish without an impact, which is why personal experimentation is the way. I'm even sipping in a milk shake-like drink as well at the moment - so much with each meal. Trial and error. I wish you more improvement, and thank you for yours regarding my trouble.
lynne69494 paul38620
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jackie_52126 lynsey90326
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lynsey90326 jackie_52126
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