Jeff Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 14 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Do you still get it? Are you taking tablets? Nah, I eventually got over it but was suffering for a good 3-4 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: I'm sick of munching Rennies. Although I was at someone's house the other week and they gave me some Gaviscon liquid. Couldn't shit for about three days. Agony. Back to the Rennies... None of that stuff ever really works for me anymore. Omeprazole man and you’ll never have any trouble again. Honestly they’re life changing. Maybe not in a good way cos I can drink like a mofo again…😐 Edited March 22 by jack D and coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 I thought it was the termaric tablets I got with fish oil ones, the seven sea ones, I stopped taking the termaric and it cleared up, then came back, thinking back I was getting heartburn for a while before I got worse, I can't pin it down to a particular food or group of foods, I've had spicy food with wine, greasy food with beer without any problems, then out of the yellow, whamo!! I'd not had any trouble for nearly three weeks until last night, I was trying to reduce the amount of tablets I was taking from one a day to one every other day, looks like I'll be taking one a day. Some have said it's like a heart attack, I completely relate to that, I've never had a heart attack but I suspect it feels like severe heartburn, I get a real pain in the centre of my chest, front and back, it's makes be vomit but, despite having had my tea six or seven hours previous, I don't bring much up, sort of sever dry boaking🤷 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 8 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: None of that stuff ever really works for me anymore. Omeprazole man and you’ll never have any trouble again. Honestly they’re life changing. Maybe not in a good way cos I can drink like a mofo again…😐 When I feel a bad boubt coming on, Gaviscon makes absolutely no difference to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 12 minutes ago, Jeff said: Nah, I eventually got over it but was suffering for a good 3-4 weeks. Have you altered your diet or has it just gone away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Just now, Dawnrazor said: When I feel a bad boubt coming on, Gaviscon makes absolutely no difference to me. Exactly. It was a cousin who gave me some of his omeprazole and it was life changing man. I’ve never had it since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 2 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: Exactly. It was a cousin who gave me some of his omeprazole and it was life changing man. I’ve never had it since. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 6 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said: Have you altered your diet or has it just gone away? Never changed anything. Convinced it was just apart of the illness. If you've had a cold / covid recently then there's every chance it's a symptom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 16 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: Omeprazole man Sounds like a great addition to the MCU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 The most effective tablets / sweets I have found are actually Morrisons branded ones. Do the trick every time. I used to enjoy a beer or two max in the evening but the heartburn got so bad it just wasn't worth it. Now I will only drink if I am having a 'session' so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 18 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: Sounds like a great addition to the MCU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, jack D and coke said: Simple answer is get prescription for Omeprazole. Literally changed my life. You can buy them over the counter in Spain too so i always grab a load on holiday too. I don’t take them every day but if I know I’m going out that night for example or if I’m holiday and your drinking and eating all the time they’ll sort you right out. I was getting to the stage rennies we’re giving me heartburn. Got to love the Spanish Charge you about 6 quid for 14 paracetamol but only 2 quid for 28 Omeprazole 😂 I always stock up in Tenerife when i'm there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I am on Lanzoprozole after having my osophogus removed thre years ago. Huge deal for me as I sleep now with 4 pillows to prevent it. Only get it in my sleep, utterly vile. Rarely get it now as I've got used to my new sleeping position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 hour ago, jack D and coke said: None of that stuff ever really works for me anymore. Omeprazole man and you’ll never have any trouble again. Honestly they’re life changing. Maybe not in a good way cos I can drink like a mofo again…😐 One of my neices likes a good bevvy and she swears by them too 👍 I’m lucky I get them on prescription Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I know it sounds like some Internet bullshit ("try this one weird trick..."), but a spoonful of apple cider vinegar always sorts me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 19 minutes ago, Craig_ said: I know it sounds like some Internet bullshit ("try this one weird trick..."), but a spoonful of apple cider vinegar always sorts me out. Nephews Chinese wife and family swear by it, might be something 🧐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 i dont know if anyone else has suggested it but raising the head of your bed can help. it means you are not lying flat but at an angle. i did have an occassional issue when in bed with acid reflux, this seems to have sorted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 57 minutes ago, Craig_ said: I know it sounds like some Internet bullshit ("try this one weird trick..."), but a spoonful of apple cider vinegar always sorts me out. Excess stomach acid is treated by adding more acid. Hmm. I'll let someone else go first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 5 minutes ago, milky_26 said: i dont know if anyone else has suggested it but raising the head of your bed can help. it means you are not lying flat but at an angle. i did have an occassional issue when in bed with acid reflux, this seems to have sorted it That definitely helps and most doctors will suggest it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansel Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 I take CBD oil capsules for anxiety, but since I started taking them I haven't had acid reflux at all. Been well over a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnrazor Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 5 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: Excess stomach acid is treated by adding more acid. Hmm. I'll let someone else go first. I thought that 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 5 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: Excess stomach acid is treated by adding more acid. Hmm. I'll let someone else go first. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but a lot of cases of heartburn are caused by low stomach acid, not the other way round. So the ACV helps by balancing acid levels, causing the oesophagus to contract and stop releasing acid back up the digestive tract. Apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 28 minutes ago, Craig_ said: I know it sounds counterintuitive, but a lot of cases of heartburn are caused by low stomach acid, not the other way round. So the ACV helps by balancing acid levels, causing the oesophagus to contract and stop releasing acid back up the digestive tract. Apparently. Do you take the ACV before going to bed as a preventative, or do you take it after the agony kicks in? My problem is definitely that my stomach produces too much acid, so consuming vinegar (even though it's only about 5% acetic acid) is the last thing I'd think of doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 7 hours ago, Craig_ said: I know it sounds like some Internet bullshit ("try this one weird trick..."), but a spoonful of apple cider vinegar always sorts me out. I have that now and again , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 9 hours ago, Maple Leaf said: Do you take the ACV before going to bed as a preventative, or do you take it after the agony kicks in? My problem is definitely that my stomach produces too much acid, so consuming vinegar (even though it's only about 5% acetic acid) is the last thing I'd think of doing. Just a spoonful whenever I feel it coming on. To be fair though, my symptoms are fairly mild and can usually be traced back to drinking too much booze! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjambo21 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 I got put on omeprazole and it sorted my problem out. Did read that omeprazole can mask symptoms of cancer and if taken long term can have detrimental affects on your health (could all be rubbish though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 7 minutes ago, Madjambo21 said: I got put on omeprazole and it sorted my problem out. Did read that omeprazole can mask symptoms of cancer and if taken long term can have detrimental affects on your health (could all be rubbish though) No, not rubbish. I was on one-per-day, but my doctor backed me off to one every second day for the reasons you gave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 22 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: No, not rubbish. I was on one-per-day, but my doctor backed me off to one every second day for the reasons you gave. My doc talked that stuff through with me, but his view was that I should carry on with a daily dosage and get an OGD with biopsies every couple of years. He says the biggest risk is masking of symptoms. I've been taking PPIs for more than 15 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T.F.Robertson Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 On 21/03/2024 at 19:24, Ulysses said: Not directly related to the OP, but this is your friendly reminder not to buy Gaviscon if you're a heartburn sufferer. Peptac, or the own brands by Sainsbury's, ASDA and Superdrug, contain exactly the same active ingredients in the same dosages as Gaviscon, and they are every bit as effective, but they are a lot cheaper. Zantac was the answer for me until a few years ago when it was banned as it supposedly contained a cancer causing agent. 😨 I'd used it as my port of call for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 1 hour ago, J.T.F.Robertson said: Zantac was the answer for me until a few years ago when it was banned as it supposedly contained a cancer causing agent. 😨 I'd used it as my port of call for years. Jaysus, I remember Zantac. It's not that long ago since it went off the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Don't want to be a downer but someone close to my wife recently passed due to osophegal cancer. One of their symptoms prior to diagnosis was continual reflux. If you suffer from it, maybe get it checked out at the docs. Not meaning to be a doom-monger, but little things can have big consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 5 hours ago, Madjambo21 said: I got put on omeprazole and it sorted my problem out. Did read that omeprazole can mask symptoms of cancer and if taken long term can have detrimental affects on your health (could all be rubbish though) My wife was told something similar when the GP reviewed her extensive list of daily medications. Apart from anything, the more medications you're taking, the more likely it is that one is actually counter-acting another. It was counter-acting her Losartan blood pressure pill - not good. He also said that a daily Omeprazole tablet long-term will cause damage to your stomach lining. Prawns are one of the most common foods to cause heartburn-like symptoms. Its happened to me recently - even a wee bite of prawn toast gives me awful heartburn. Gaviscon double strength liquid definitely helps, but it can take more than an hour to feel better. Thats after 40 years of eating prawns with no problems at all. Strangely, other shellfish like mussels and crayfish don't give me heartburn - just prawns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 28 minutes ago, Boris said: Don't want to be a downer but someone close to my wife recently passed due to osophegal cancer. One of their symptoms prior to diagnosis was continual reflux. If you suffer from it, maybe get it checked out at the docs. Not meaning to be a doom-monger, but little things can have big consequences. In short, don't just buy Nexium or Gaviscon (substitutes) over the counter. Get yourself checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyrJambo Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 On 22/03/2024 at 08:00, JudyJudyJudy said: Aspirin can be lethal to lining of the stomach ditto ibruprofen and naproxen On 22/03/2024 at 13:26, jack D and coke said: None of that stuff ever really works for me anymore. Omeprazole man and you’ll never have any trouble again. Honestly they’re life changing. Maybe not in a good way cos I can drink like a mofo again…😐 6 hours ago, Madjambo21 said: I got put on omeprazole and it sorted my problem out. Did read that omeprazole can mask symptoms of cancer and if taken long term can have detrimental affects on your health (could all be rubbish though) Had a perforated gastric ulcer last year Mad stomach cramping pain one night thought I was dying GP next day sent straight up to Assessment Unit at local hospital Wasn't allowed home that day and was in there for 8 days - no solid food, IV antibiotics, MRI scans and X-Rays These showed a perforation of stomach but which had started to heal with antibiotics Consultant was reluctant to do endoscopy before fully healed so home on oral antibiotics and off work for about a month Eventual endoscopy showed good healing - consultant was surprised said mostly these cases require surgery Anyway what I am getting to is when I asked what the main cause might have been (expecting to be told years of smoking) I was shocked to be told that it was tears of using Ibuprofen as a go to painkiller So not touching that again! Currently on 20mg Omeprazole twice daily prescription but slightly concerned about comments on symptom-masking and stomach lining issues Think I'll start reducing intake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 16 minutes ago, AyrJambo said: Had a perforated gastric ulcer last year Mad stomach cramping pain one night thought I was dying GP next day sent straight up to Assessment Unit at local hospital Wasn't allowed home that day and was in there for 8 days - no solid food, IV antibiotics, MRI scans and X-Rays These showed a perforation of stomach but which had started to heal with antibiotics Consultant was reluctant to do endoscopy before fully healed so home on oral antibiotics and off work for about a month Eventual endoscopy showed good healing - consultant was surprised said mostly these cases require surgery Anyway what I am getting to is when I asked what the main cause might have been (expecting to be told years of smoking) I was shocked to be told that it was tears of using Ibuprofen as a go to painkiller So not touching that again! Currently on 20mg Omeprazole twice daily prescription but slightly concerned about comments on symptom-masking and stomach lining issues Think I'll start reducing intake Yes I’ve not touched ibruprofen in years . I haven’t heard of omaprezole masking cancer signs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 2 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: Yes I’ve not touched ibruprofen in years . I haven’t heard of omaprezole masking cancer signs ? Apparently it can mask things. I’ve got to go for a check up every now and again they don’t just keep prescribing omeprazole without checking there isn’t something else underlying. I think I’ve said I don’t take it every day but when I know I’m going to have a kick at the baw I take one a day. It’s a miracle drug for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 8 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: Apparently it can mask things. I’ve got to go for a check up every now and again they don’t just keep prescribing omeprazole without checking there isn’t something else underlying. I think I’ve said I don’t take it every day but when I know I’m going to have a kick at the baw I take one a day. It’s a miracle drug for me. I’ve Took it everyday for years . Like i said never heard it masking issues. Might have more a look into it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 1 minute ago, JudyJudyJudy said: I’ve Took it everyday for years . Like i said never heard it masking issues. Might have more a look into it ! https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/31/acid-reflux-drug-linked-to-more-than-doubled-risk-of-stomach-cancer-study Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Omeprazole has also been linked with increased chances of developing dementia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 4 minutes ago, henrysmithsgloves said: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/31/acid-reflux-drug-linked-to-more-than-doubled-risk-of-stomach-cancer-study I’m actually on lamaprozole but it’s the same. Thing I suppose. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 2 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Omeprazole has also been linked with increased chances of developing dementia. FFS and on that cherry note im off to my slumber 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 5 minutes ago, henrysmithsgloves said: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/oct/31/acid-reflux-drug-linked-to-more-than-doubled-risk-of-stomach-cancer-study The full article didn’t open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Just now, JudyJudyJudy said: I’m actually on lamaprozole but it’s the same. Thing I suppose. . Dunno,they say H2 drugs are different. I know they withdrew an antacid that was popular years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 2 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: FFS and on that cherry note im off to my slumber 😎 Don't worry, you'll have forgotten about it in the morning. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 1 minute ago, henrysmithsgloves said: Dunno,they say H2 drugs are different. I know they withdrew an antacid that was popular years ago What’s “h2” drugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 1 minute ago, JudyJudyJudy said: The full article didn’t open https://www.wired.com/story/the-fda-announces-two-more-antacid-recalls-due-to-cancer-risk/https://www.wired.com/story/the-fda-announces-two-more-antacid-recalls-due-to-cancer-risk/ Try this 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Just now, neilnunb said: Don't worry, you'll have forgotten about it in the morning. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 https://www.drugwatcher.org/h2-blockers-vs-ppi/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrysmithsgloves Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 2 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: What’s “h2” drugs? Just now, henrysmithsgloves said: https://www.drugwatcher.org/h2-blockers-vs-ppi/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 14 minutes ago, JudyJudyJudy said: I’ve Took it everyday for years . Like i said never heard it masking issues. Might have more a look into it ! There’s pros and cons to everything. I was ruined by heartburn and all that. Omeprazole has changed my life. I’ll take the cons tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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