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Does anyone else have a persistent sore mouth that they think is associated with reflux?

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Having developed reflux since my gastroscopy, I am plagued with a sore mouth - red tongue and roof of mouth. Lansoprazole and omeprazole have both made this worse, so I feel I can't medicate for the reflux.

Any ideas out there? Thanks.

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poing

A red sore tongue can be associated with low vitamin B12 and/or low iron.

The fact that the drugs (both are PPIs) make this worse, suggests to me that could be a deficiency symptom. PPIs reduce stomach acid, which makes it harder to absorb nutrients from food. They made my mother very ill - she only noticed when she missed a dose, and felt better that day, but worse again as soon as she took the missing dose.

If your sore tongue/mouth were caused by reflux, then the PPIs should have made it better not worse. They do relieve reflux symptoms even if they are a bad idea to take long term.

Am a bit worried by the fact that this started after the gastroscopy, as I am booked for one later this week.

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saltyswamp

Sugest you go back to your GP

Thanks both for your replies. I've decided to try a B12 supplement and see if it helps. Good luck with the gastroscopy poing.

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weee

I have had reflux for several years and whilst it caused heartburn, discomfort and made me cough, I never have had a sore mouth with it. Are you anaemic? This can certainly cause the symptoms you describe..

My reflux has disappeared since starting lanzoprasole.

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