I took prilosec for about a year. Didn't have any problems with it.
I have been off of it for several months now. Am thinking I might need it again. Having slight reflux issues; but considering taking it every other day.
I don't like the idea of not having enough acid in my stomach. But at the same time, I prefer not to have a hole eaten into my esophagus.
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
I wanted a PPI for bart treatment. It would keep intracellular bugs in the cell where they would die but my LLMD did not want to give me a PPI because he said I would be more prone to C. diff.
Reflux for me seems to be related to H. pylori, a common infection in lyme patients.
Terry
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
I'm with you, suthern.... I don't really want to be taking this stuff... but value my esophagus too!
Terry.. I know I've been tested at least twice for H.pylori... nada.
Posted by TerryK (Member # 8552) on :
I've been told the tests aren't very accurate. Hmmm.... where have we heard that before??
Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
i've been on 40mg of nexium for 4 years. going to try to wean off after treating bart.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
quote:Originally posted by TerryK: [QB] I've been told the tests aren't very accurate. Hmmm.... where have we heard that before??
True! I need to do some searching! Will see my GI dr again in 2 wks.
Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
Taking a PPI can make you more prone to c.diff, and also cause an increase in SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth).
Nexium is 4x stronger than other PPI's so a different one may be a better choice.
PPI's can also decrease calcium absorption, esp. in women so supplementation while on the is important.
For c.diff protection, make sure you guys take Florastor.
You might want to try something like pepto bismol or ranitidie before you start a PPI. Even Carafate can help the stomach, or DGL.
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