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dane521
dane521

So I recently read that ppi's can cause esop cancer (and also saw that on dr oz  -I thought they were suppossed to help block the acid that would cause cancer - so confused  - can someone please explain what they are talking about -I am getting seriously depressed!! The meds are working for me but i keep hearing so much negative stuff

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  • Sammy8
    Sammy8 dane521

    Posted

    I don't know about cancer. But I know PPI are not supposed to be taken for a long time, recommended period is 6 weeks. They are not a 'cure', they're meant to allow your esophagus to heal. Many people take PPI for years over end out of ignorance.
    • derek76
      derek76 Sammy8

      Posted

      PPI's can mask cancer symptoms. That is why they should be stopped a few weeks before an endoscopy. 

      A doctor I know has been taking Nexium since it first came on the market and I've been taking it nearly as long.

    • dane521
      dane521 derek76

      Posted

      Thanks derek - your replies always make me feel better...for now, the meds have stopped my painful episodes at night that could last for hrs...and that I am thankful...I am not goggleing any more!
    • derek76
      derek76 dane521

      Posted

      Doctors Google our symptoms and look up Wikipedia as well. 

      Article about it in todays Daily Mail. 

      My GP often explains things to paitents by going to a Wiki page.

  • simonnn1314
    simonnn1314 dane521

    Posted

    F*** the internet... Everything that is health related in google is cancer, in my opinion google itself is cancer...
    • dane521
      dane521 simonnn1314

      Posted

      agreed, I have promised my husband and children...no more google
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