Hidden12 years ago

Dear Graham

That's good news! Well done!

Just for general information, omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) and is now a commonly prescribed medication. It stops the stomach from producing stomach acid, so for many people it works a treat. It is used for heartburn cases as well; and for those who have had the valve between their oeosphagus and stomach removed whereby there is no longer a barrier for stomach acid spashing up into the oesophagus.

If you are on a PPI for a long period, it is quite a good idea to review your continuing need for it with your doctor every so often. If you stop taking it there can be a 'bounce' effect when the body notices the change in chemical balance in the digestion system, and produces acid reflux temporarily. Having gaviscon, which is an alginate (that creates a protective raft for a few hours) can be useful for these times.

The other thing to bear in mind is that a PPI works against stomach acid, but bile, that tastes even more revolting, is an alkali, so I do not think that PPIs are effective against bile.

Please excude the digression - I did not mean to turn a success into a problem!

Alan

medway in reply to Hidden12 years ago

I'm taking Omeprazole morning & night after surgery which works but do not take Gaviscon within 2 hours as it negates the effects of Omeprazole. Chemist told me this, not the doctors!

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cherrybailey12 years ago

Great news pleased for you. Hopefully help others if they are not aware it works. Good to take on board what alan has said after a long period. Good Luck! Enjoy the good life!!

telo12 years ago

I am on Omeprazole, because they had to remove the valve between my oesophagus and stomach when they removed the tumour. I have been told not to take indigestion tablets of any sort, because they counteract the Omeprazole. Can confirm AlanM's comments re bile, I often wake up with bile in my mouth and it is foul. When I first came home and was back eating the bile would cause me to heave and vomit. This was happening 3/4 nights a week, but now this happens only once every three weeks or so and is more down to what I have eaten rather than the bile..

juliesharp9 years ago

Bile - I had my gallbladder removed April 2014 on occasions if I have not eaten for 3 hours or more. I find when I do eat the food hits the bile and it goes straight out as diahorrea within 30 minutes of eating. Not sure I have reflux bile though? My digestive system just grumpy from the start of swallowing right through to exit.

Glad tablet works for you!