Omeprazole hell

I'm sorry your having these issues.I would suggest simple solutions to see if they help. Try juicing dark green vegetables first. Use mild vegetables at first, spinach, kelp, celery,parsley,carrots.

These won't trigger acid production but can provide needed nutrition. You can add some powdered organic soy protein for your protein. You can almost live on this if needed.

When I saw my GP doctor for my symptoms I wanted to rules out the obvious issues so I had a H Pylori blood test, there is also a non invasive breath test. However, breath and stool tests are better at detecting active H. pylori infections than is a blood test.

I also had the full spectrum blood test which turned up undiagnosed diabetes. But I likely also has some stomach ulcers, but I did not want the endoscopy. If you can handle it I would recommend an endoscopy.

Some things that helped my stomach heal was low acid olive oil, liquid vitamin E, a 5 source magnesium ( I chew it and swallow with water).

When you start feeling better don't go back to bad foods, because they cause symptoms to return.

PPi drugs can actually dissolve in the stomach and cause a chemical burn on the stomach lining. If you must take them I would recommend opening the capsule and swallowing the tiny time capsules with lots of warm water. I don't recommend PPi drugs because they can become addictive and difficult to get off of. They also prevent absorption of nutrients, causing more problems. Hang in there. John

Of your having side affects from this PPI why font you contact your doctor and get it changed to a different one there are lots of different ones I'm sure there will be one that suits you

Look into Siberian pine nut oil its been proven to cure peptic ulcers and is utterly amazing for heartburn and reflux, its what i've been taken and i cant recommend it enough. There's a ton of information on the net about the healing powers of pine nut oil.

Thanks everyone for your replies. I'm waiting from a call from a Dr and also have an appointment for tomorrow. I took one yesterday and then only had 2 hours sleep last night and 8 hours of nausea 😦. No way I'm taking another pill. My ulcer is sore but I can't put more of that poison in my system. I'll hopefully be able to use an alternative. I'll look into all the diet suggestions. Thanks.

Hi, I was diagnosed with a grade 1 Duodenal ulcer, last month, and put on the same tablets, Omoprazole. I've taken myself off them - I can't stand them either.

I went to Holland & Barrett and bought Manuka honey, 15+ NPA, Aloe Vera juice and a fresh smoothie from Tesco that I'd have to go and look at to give you the name. it contains raspberries and cranberry, amongst the ingredients and has 'red' in it's name. 'Not from concentrate'.

Also, I drink the water vegetables are cooked in, like kale or cabbabe. Only eating simple food, like chicken, salmon, fresh veg, fresh soup and no fizzy drinks, caffeine or alcohol.

I hope it works, because I'm NOT ever taking anything that ends in 'prazole'.

Maybe get some advice yourself from an alternative health place, like Holland & Barrett or an independent apothercary, if you have one near by.

Nic.

Thank you lovely people for your supportive messages, it is much appreciated. 26 hours from my last omep I am feeling so much better. Nausea gone and anxiety decreased massively. I think I will refuse an alternative ppi tomorrow and go for something much kinder. Anyone tried Zantac? I'm going to go for lifestyle changes. I'm a healthy person but I know I eat too fast and sometimes keep eating when I'm full. Not a big drinker but will abstain completely now. No more caffeine either. I think I'm going to be traumatised by that experience for a long time. Scary what prescription drugs can do!

Hi, sorry to moan again but I'm now struggling with withdrawal. I was feeling better after stopping them but have again only managed to sleep for 2 hours. I feel nauseous when I'm lying down and legs are shaky. Drs appointment today so will ask for anti nausea tablets. My symptoms are so much worse than before I took the drugs. This is the fifth night in a row that I've only had 2 or 3 hours of sleep 😦. Just as well I'm off work. I really regret taking omep. Laura

Hi Laura,

The super healing, healthy smoothie, is called 'NAKED', as it contains no crap. It's super tasty, too.

All the natural green juices are good too. Celery makes a great ulcer friendly snack, cucumber too.

Hope you feel better really soon.

Nic.

Hi, update from me. Dr now going back to original diagnosis of ulcer. I'm on Lansoprazle now and feeling much better. I think the omeprazole is out of my system now so I feel much less anxious. Evil drug!