Stopping med for gastroscopy

[RRL31]

Hello I’ve just joined this community.

I have lived with acid reflux for most of my life (now 52). I had antibiotic treatment for an ulcer about 20 years ago which worked really well.

I’ve taken 20mg of omeprazole for a long time. This was increased to 40mg in January after symptoms got worse.

Had a stool test - no H.pylori detected.

GP wants me to have a gastroscopy but I think this means I will have to stop the omeprazole for 2 weeks beforehand.

Is there any way around this? I am very worried about managing those weeks with pain, nausea etc.

Thanks

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I’ve had three gastroscopies and as far as I can recall I’ve not been asked to come off any medication that reduces levels of stomach acid for any of them. Some tests do require it (24 hour pH monitoring for example), but I don’t think gastroscopy is one of them.

Once you get your letter confirming the appointment it should certainly say on that whether you need to stop any meds. To put your mind at rest you could check with the endoscopy department at the hospital you’ve been referred to.

[Bellaowl]

I agree with Maggie, I don’t remember having to stop omeprazole prior to endoscopy. They should send you paperwork beforehand so that should tell you.

I’m wondering if the Gord has become worse either due to weight around the middle, or menopause.

It something u can discuss.

I had a bad coughing spasm yest set off by reflux, I stupidly bent down to empty the washing machine immediately after I had eaten- nothing more than a snack.

Today I have a bad migraine. Probably all linked.

Plus blood glucose out of control a and my Gp away all week. NO other doctors past 3 days- all involved with vaccinations at Wembley.

🦉

[RRL31]

Thanks very much for your replies.

I booked the appointment today & the person I spoke to confirmed that I would have to stop omeprazole 7-10 days before the treatment but I can take Gaviscon.

[Mauser1905 in reply to RRL31]

Your Consultant and GP should advise very specific to your case. There will be some diagnostics they may be interested. So do not overworry. Reduce it slowly meaning stepwise reduction for two weeks to completely stop two weeks prior to the scopy.