Stomach problems after diclofenac (Nsaid)

Hello all

I'm new to forum and sorry if this has been answered before.

I had an operation 3 months ago. I was given diclofenac as pain relief. I told the consultant that my stomach doesn't tolerate ibuprofen but was assured this would be ok.

I took only 7 tablets over three days. Then my stomach issues started. Gurgling, gas, rising feeling, need to burp, burning sensation, emptiness feeling - need to eat regularly. I tried gaviscon to no effect. Then the pharmacist recommended nexium which I took for 7 days with no relief. Nurse at my surgery told me to double the dose. After two weeks I saw my Gp who prescribed lansoprazol twice daily. Two weeks later she added in cimetidine twice daily too.

I was meant to see a consultant and have an endoscopy but this was postponed indefinately due to covid19.

I have now got low ferritin levels and the consultant has reduced my meds. I have managed to reduce and get by with just one lansoprazol a day. I have tried to reduce this further but my symptoms return.

I have had no diagnosis. I am a healthy weight. Non smoker. Haven't drunk any alcohol this year! Drank very little anyway. I eat a balanced diet and take regular exercise. Before I took the diclofenac I had no issues other than being aware that ibuprofen gives me tummy ache - so avoided using it.

Any one else got any experience of this

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