Omeprazole and ibs
Common Questions and Answers about Omeprazole and ibs
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After a month of omeprazole I was no better and had a stool test for H.Pylori which came up negative. Since then I've been suffering in silence trying to figure out if I can solve the problem myself by changing my diet or taking over the counter medication but have had no luck.
The problem now seems to be more associated with my abdomen.
I have had a constant dull upper and mid right quadrant pain for the last 5 months. The pain is more of an annoyance and sometimes hurts when I bend or twist my body. Sometimes, it feels like gnawing or pinching. No nausea or vomiting. No significant changes in bowel movements. I’ve had IBS for over 10 years so nothing out of the ordinary. I thought maybe it was the gallbladder or appendix at first, however, I’m not quite sure. I’ve been to my primary three times for the issue.
Look up on the internet on foods that cause gas and you should be able to get your problem under control. And get off the daily omeprazole. That makes your stomach acids turn alkaline and you'll just end up with more bowel problems. Omeprazole is good for once in a while indigestion. Maybe change doctors, too. Hope this helps you!
I was recently tested (blood drawn) for celiac and I had been on daily omeprazole for 9 months. My test came back negative, but my doc never mentioned stopping omeprazole. of course my doc also 'forgot' that she prescribed omeprazole for me in the first place and tried to prescribe it again.
Bowel movements vary from diarrhea to slender solids. Constant bloating, cramping and discomfort. I have been told to take probiotics and my omeprazole which do nothing. Had an ultrasound to rule out the liver, pancreas ect..... Its super frustrating but you just learn to live with it I guess...
I sure could use some advice. Being at my wits end with these problems and now being on Medicare, the docs don't do much for me.
I'm 74 yrs old, male, retired, very active. About 10 pounds overweight, other wise fine. Back problems are degenerative and rheumatoid(I think that's it)
Problem: stomach problems. Had ulcers since teenager. Almost died with bleeding ulcers when I was 39.
By the end of the 6th week or so everything finally died down. I took a hyomax pill for IBS and the next day stools were forming. Not sure if it was a coincidence.
For the past few months this Autumn, I've had stabbing pains in my left side. Sometimes very local, and sharp. Other times it felt like my left side was dilating. At some point close to Thanksgiving I tried cutting my Omeprazole for my GERD from 40mg to 20mg. I felt a whoosh of pain going up my left side under the ribcage.
Hi. My doctor told me a few years back I had IBS. I've had two colonoscopies, in 2010 and 2015. Both came out clean, per different doctors. The 2015 one was in march. In November 2015 I drank a cuban coffee, felt a spasm and ended up with on and off diarrhea for 5-6 weeks. When it wasn't diarrhea, it seemed like a blockage. The diarrhea was water shooting out at one point. By the end of the 6th week or so everything finally died down.
I have been diagnosed with a motility disorder but one doctor said IBS. Nothing I do or have taken helps. When I wake up I get up and take an Omeprazole then back to bed then take 1/2 a Xanax when I get up. Helps to settle my stomach down some. Was given Prozac and Clonidine a couple of weeks ago but don't notice any difference. I also use Gax-X after meals and sometimes before bed. Helps a little. I have lost about 20 lbs.
I take 20 mg omeprazole and another 10 in the morning. It has helped the burping and bringing up acid. I never had burning or chest problems. I've had a nuclear stress test, a CT scan of my throat and thyroid and also an ultrasound and all were fine. I have also started Zoloft as people think stress may cause this though I disagree. I used to be on IBS medication but have not been on it for several years.
Take omeprazole (empty stomach in morning) and antacid gel and see if it helps. Liver and kidney dysfunction is another cause. Hence kidney and liver function tests should be done. Other causes are diabetes and hypothyroidism. Electrolyte imbalance too can cause nausea. IBS, gluten or lactose intolerance, parasites in gut too can be the cause. A stool test should be done for worms, giardiasis etc. Also if nothing is found then food challenge test to detect food intolerance should be done.
So I recently went to a GI and was diagnosed with GERD I am on Omeprazole 20mg once a day. I just started today. Does anyone know what side effects this medicine has? Has anyone been taking this or did take it? And would anyone know if this would help IBS (irritable bowl syndrome) too?
Food intolerance and inflammatory bowel conditions such as IBS, Crohn’s, celiac etc should be considered. Log in what you eat and see if there is a correlation between a certain food type and the symptoms.
You should consult a gastroenterologist (a specialist who looks after the diseases of our digestive system) or a physician for this. Take care!
I suffer from on and off low grade fever, dry heaving attacks and unbearable pain. I am diagnosed with IBS and possibly an ulcer. It seems oddly coincidental that I would just happen to have both flare up at the same time. Any one else have this odd combo of ailments, or have my symptoms and receive a solid diagnosis? There is a history of cancer and crohn's in my family.
I had gastritis end of September last year and since then have had daily acid reflux, I wake up with a sour taste of acid and then have heartburn and pain in my esophagus in the morning which progressively gets worse through the day. My GP put me on Omeprazole 40mg a day and I have been on it for 2 months but I am still getting daily acid reflux. My GP also prescribed Metoclopramide which seems to help a little.
I think, personally, that was wrong of them to tell you that IBS leads to cancer, but it can occur as it can occur with any prolonged inflamation that isn't being controlled.
I can tell from the medications you listed that you are someplace in EU...
It appears they "are" treating you for IBS with an intestinal sedative, a fiber substitute, and something for excess stomach acid.
Regardless if you are in America, EU, Canada, et al...
I should add that I’ve been taking PPIs everyday for 5 months and it’s not helping. Tried Omeprazole 40mg, Pantoprozole 40mg, nexium 40mg, rabeprazole 20mg with domperidone, vocinti 20mg.
If Omeprazole controls it them you may have chronic gastritis or hiatal hernia. A gastroscopy and H pylori test would sort you.
Any suggestions. I woke up one day and felt like their was a constant lump in my throat as well as a weird feeling like the back of my tongue is dry or burning(hard to explain). my doctor said it was nasal drip, gave my Flonase but this made my tongue feel more "dry". I went to an ENT and he said it's lpr and gave me omeprazole twice a day.
Take omeprazole (empty stomach in morning) and antacid gel and see if it helps. Liver and kidney dysfunction is another cause. Hence kidney and liver function tests should be done. Other causes are diabetes and hypothyroidism. Electrolyte imbalance too can cause nausea. IBS, gluten or lactose intolerance, parasites in gut too can be the cause. A stool test should be done for worms, giardiasis etc. Also if nothing is found then food challenge test to detect food intolerance should be done.
Now, two years later my gastritis symptoms have come back (heartburn and nausea), and I read somewhere that I can take omeprazole AND ranitidine on the same day (but not the same time) so I've been taking the 20 mg Omeprazole in the am before breakfast and a 75mg ranitidine in the pm before dinner, which has worked quiet well.
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