Gastric problems.

Prilosec 40 is fine I'm on that and Zantac just remember long use of Prilosec is not recommended because of rebound symptoms I'm a nurse practitioner I don't leave my patients in that for more than a few months. Discuss with doctor about the use of Zantac twice a day instead

I've been taking Omeprazole with no side effects - look at your diet and avoid all the usuals - caffiene and alcohol particularly bad.  I've had an endoscopy but chose not have the sedative - don't advise that at all!!!  So get it all checked out.  You'll be fine.  Stick to alkaline foods - good luck

Hi Helen

I have been on these for at least 8 years, the last 4 on the 40mg dose. It wasn't until I learned how to actually take them that things settled down. My GP said 1 x 40mg pill at night but I was told by a throat specialist to take 20mg half an hour before breakfast and then half an hour before dinner. Sorted! Truly I would really encourage you to go for the endoscopy, I'm sure I had a light sedative when I went (and there's always Rescue Remedy). If you don't go then the worry can only continue... sage advice given to me by a friend. I wish you well

Laura-Lee

Hi

Whilst peri is a nightmare, i think i would fear the endoscopy more, what is Omerprazole is it a pill, or medicine for acid?? ive taken ant acid called Asilone in medcine form and it worked for me, does your tummy feel like it has a massive butterfly in it, and your heart beats fast, and you cant sleep?? but its the stomach that is worse in your case, if so,  its a sign of too much adrenalin in your system,  drink plenty of water without over doing it, messing your electrolytes up, take gentle exercise, to avoid fatigue becoming worse, and then producing more adrenaline, causing a vicious circle,

Because menopause affects our sugar level, eat little and often, eating a high protein low unrefined carb diet, avoidjng sugar as much as you can, you need to keep your sugars balanced, like your water, and exertion, to avoid highs and lows of everything, because when you eat refined sugar inparticular, its absorbed very quickly, into our system, and to bring the sugar level back up, the body then sends out masses of  adrenalin and thats what can cause your acid probs, if this is what has been happening to you, that you notice acid stomach comes on after eating, but, then when you try to eat again your symptoms go, well they go because the adrenalin has brought the sugar level back up, and eating makes it level off so you feel better, but eating then creates more adrenalin, and thats where you get the vicious circle from, if this is you, then its as sugar problem you have, your not a diabetic its the menopause doing it, and its happening because your putting the wrong stuff  and too much of it in to your system  during a menopausal flare,  so you need to eat little and often, protein based as protein is absorbed slower than carbs, to avoid the adrenalin rush

I think i would try a diet change to avoid the endoscopy first, what have you got to lose, if it doesnt work, go for the endoscopy, or, ask for a barium meal instead, not a nice drink to have for it, tip ask for a straw.......... but you dont have hose pipe  rammed down your throat with that.

Lsten to your body and help it to balance things out,  its trial and error, but if you can do learn this it will help you control your symptoms.

Hi Helen, I was taking it for a while but worried about the side effects.

I found that ginger capsules and ginger tea worked for it better anyway.

I had 2 ginger capsules before food and was drinking a lot of ginger tea made with fresh ginger.

It resolved on its own before I went on HRT. I still have the habit of drinking a glass of ginger cordial before I go to bed though but really only because I love it now.

I completely understand. My doctors have been prescribing Prilosec for me too but I have found it to be ineffective. I have tried over the counter products such as Prevacid and Zantac. They recently switched my prescription to Zantac. That works when it wants to. My problem is I am inconsistent with taking it. If I don't feel the burn then I don't take it . My doctor said that you have to keep taking it in order for the heartburn to be controlled. If I go for a few days without taking anything then the heartburn comes back with a vengeance. I haven't gone for a scope yet but have been contemplating the idea.

Dear Helen,

I was on omeprezole for a while due to gastitis, it was ok for a while but after some time i felt it made my symptoms worse, i had terrible gas with it and switched to zantac in the end. I chose to have an endoscophy because i wanted peace of mind, i hated this stage in peri, i lost my appetite, i would say to you go with how your body feels, i think short term omeprezole was fine with me but not long term x

Also dont fear the endoscophy, i have had three in my time one without sedation, i advise having sedation and it is over before you know it. I can relate to your fear of having one, but it is such a great feeling to be instantly told that it isnt anything serious, which in your case im sure it's nothing more than peri related. The short term fear of worrying about the endoscophy out weighs the on going fear of wondering what is wrong with you x

Hi meno friends.

Just to say thanks for all the help. I am going (hopefully if I can get appointment) to see the doc tomorrow. I will go for an endoscopy because of the reassurance that you have given me. So thank you.

Helen.