got mad and said sod it there going down !!!!!!!!!!!

[pauluk60]

well yesterday guts and throat got unbearable so got the omneprole started to in crease dose doubled it started to ease so went for it again and slowly but surely pain and burn faded well so much i had dinner very gingerly small mushy pie and peas well it stayed there no gulping wretching or the like BUT SURELY CANT BE TAKING SO MANY TABS BUT WHAT A NICE FEELING NOT TO EAVE OR HALF CHOKE

[Mmrr]

Glad you enjoyed at least one meal Paul.

[pauluk60 in reply to Mmrr]

lost where i was son wanted computer hes got laptop but locked his email get the BP tabs out yep nice its still there but not as tight they must relax something went fairly easy which is good wife following to bog with sick bucket new carpet just fitted

[nomoreheels]

I'd check with your GP you're doing the right thing Paul. It's good it helped but you've quadrupled your prescribed daily dose, I'm not sure this is the answer. It can affect your magnesium levels, you've been on it a while haven't you? Maybe your GP will prescribe another med to help ease your problem, Gaviscon is what my h is prescribed as well as the med that reduces acid in the stomach but there may me something specific for your problem. If you explain you were able to keep food down that may help.

[pauluk60 in reply to nomoreheels]

yep i was thinking that have mints galore they do help so thanks again to you all

[AnneField]

Now that is good news Paul! The highest dose of omeprazole you can take in one day is 120mg, according to the NHS website so I'm pretty sure you will be ok. Maybe go and see the doc, let them know that an increased dose is helping and they might be able to give you omeprazole tablets that are stronger, so it feels like you are taking less pills, if you know what I mean?

Pie and peas, mmmm!

[pauluk60 in reply to AnneField]

hi anne thanks for info mine 20mg so maybe slightly overdone done it but at the moment results are in miracle class shussssh but i must thank all of you for info help and assistance meant a lot i would not take tabs willy nilly but it got to me even me ice lollies weren't working so many thanks am a creep dont trust me i have asked docs to treat me as though i had stomach ulcer no they say you aint got the bug heli bactor and cant giive a/bs without case for cause so will wait to see what tomos brings

[pauluk60 in reply to AnneField]

what about me diet !!!!!!!!!

[lucymead]

I have problems too due to medication. I had to take omeprazole 40mg twice a day for ulcerated mouth and gullet and stomach. I have been on them for 12 months plus One teaspoon of Super Gaviscon after food this worked a treat but you should not stop the treatment until Gp SAYS SO. My Rhuemy has stopped Leflumonide and Specialist has changed to Lansoprazol and lowered dose to 60mg. I can now only take Super Gaviscon if I feel I need it. I do hope you get it sorted the last thing we need is Tummy problems. Gud luck.

[pauluk60 in reply to lucymead]

hi lucy docs hit the roof and chemist about taking so much but it did feel

good whilst it lasted

[lucymead in reply to pauluk60]

You need to be careful with Meprazoles they too are drugs. I am sure they will help you get your dosage right. It does work well when you take it properly. Good luck

[Paisley58]

I don't know if this will help, but have you tried Kefir, it's a probiotic milk, it has helped me with my G.O.R.D as it seems horrible that you have to take some much Omeprozole

[pauluk60 in reply to Paisley58]

many thanks paisley will try

[Leics]

I had a similar problem a few years ago turned out I have a sliding hiatus hernia and had the contents of Brighton beach in my gall bladder. Surgery sorted gall stones thank god. I have found that peptac is better for me with hiatus acid reflux and I have reduced my intake of milk because that set it off too. I no longer need omeprazole so I hope you get your issues sorted out soon because RA is bad enough without chronic stomach pain.

[pauluk60 in reply to Leics]

hi leics yes i do hiatus hernia whether its sliding or not dont know peptac can be funny with me sometimes do they mend hernia or leave it

[Leics in reply to pauluk60]

Generally they don’t surgically mend hiatus hernias because it involves major surgery. Sounds to me like you need to be referred to gastro because it’s not right that you’re unable to eat anything and have so much nausea and are over medicating yourself which is serious in itself. If I were you I’d go and have a chat with GP to see if you can be referred think you need to see an expert or get a second opinion. The throat issues I think are down to the vagus nerve which can be hell it can make you feel like you’re having a heart attack the pain can be so bad. Go get another opinion not from pharmacist or non expert GP. I only took peptac just before bed at night not throughout the day.

[pauluk60 in reply to Leics]

thanks leics well they are doing something i am changing docs dont whether you seen all post been an ongoing now numerous exams test non bad news but nothing to fix going to start me on erythromycin not told me what for or anything just get it taken

[Leics in reply to pauluk60]

Erythromycin is an antibiotic so perhaps they think you have a gut infection. Hope it works but if not go back and tell them.

[pauluk60 in reply to Leics]

leics about 2 yrs ago i asked for it to be treated as stomach ulcer NO THEY SAID CANT USE A/BS WILLY NILLY i said i am seventy does it matter still no wont be pleased with them if it cures

[Leics]

That’s disgraceful haven’t you been sent for an endoscopy to see what the flipping problem is. Honestly think you deserve to know what’s going on. I hope you’re not taking NSAID’s or anything that contains aspirin or ibuprofen if you suspect an ulcer. For heavens sake why do they let you suffer for so long ? Time to get angry if you ask me, no-one will ever know your body like you.

[pauluk60 in reply to Leics]

liecs 3 endos no stear clear when sore tum but ibuprofen when legs flaring also no stool sample asked for

[Leics]

Do not take ibuprofen it contains aspirin will play havoc with your gut. Get angry get another opinion. Only coming from experience I had a very nasty disease and I wouldn’t be here if I listened to the ‘it’s ok’ gang.

[pauluk60 in reply to Leics]

i am in process of moving docs so again thanks for interest it helps