Hello all. I have a question that somebody might be able to answer. My esophagus doesn't close. (Don't know what the official name for this condition is). However, I have developed an ulcer and surgery at this stage is not my first option. I find that taking 1 teaspoon of Mylanta before meals keeps any acid off it, but if I try to take any supplements, such as iron etc, I get a dull ache in that area. My question is this: Is this irritation going to prevent the ulcer from healing? Taking a PPI is not an option as I also have pernicious anaemia and am low in stomach acid already, but I do need supplements. I am happy to tolerate the discomfort as long as it's not preventing healing. Can anybody advise, please?
Thank you in advance!
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I think that the ulcer will heal better if your acid is reduced, but I imagine that the doctor who diagnosed the ulcer will have an answer?
I think that there would be alternative methods of giving you iron and other vitamins / minerals that you need for the period (hopefully temporary) for which you need the medication.
I think that the straight answer is that irritation would be likely to prevent healing, but a doctor's advice is what you really need.
Thank you AlanM. It's my own stupid fault. It initially healed taking a PPI, but the PPI left me with very little stomach acid, permanently. I confidently thought I could get away with sleeping on my right-hand side. I only did it for a few nights, but this is the result.
It's been over 12 months and so far they haven't. Nobody told me years ago not to take a PPI long term. Doctor had me on them for 8 years and I finally decided to go off them. All my food intolerances and digestive problems are a direct result, I think. People just need to be warned not to take a PPI for any length of time.
I think that long term PPI issues are very different from their short-term benefits. In any event you have to concentrate on what will help your stomach ulcer heal.
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