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Posted 5/14/2020 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All,
Just hanging in there and trying to THRIVE with positive thoughts.
I’ve been on lialda for for months and I get bad burning from my stomach up through my throat and it’s just sometimes air that hurts (burb of air) omperzole seems to help but how long can you stay on this PPI drug for?
I’m thinking of switching to Delzicol and also getting a breathe test to see if I have a stomach bacteria.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Posted 5/14/2020 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
I have tha same thing but am no longer on any mesalamine. So mine definitely is not caused by that. The burning is so bad as to be just about unbearable. Happily it’s not constant although there doesn’t seem to be a reason for it coming on. I take omeprazole when it’s bad but usually have to add in a tums along with it. My doctor said it was fine to take the omeprazole on an occasional basis.
Posted 5/14/2020 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
I know everyone says you shouldn't be on PPIs long term, but I have been on them for a few years. First was omeprazole for a year or so and then I tried to taper off of them and got worse and changed to Dexilant. At the beginning of this year I started taking that every other day and was doing well until March and now I am back to every day.

My problem is silent acid reflux. I get no heartburn or any other symptoms but it causes a horrible cough when I don't take the PPI. Between the refux cough and now season allergies ... well I am coughing a LOT. I am so glad I am working from home because I doubt that they would allow me to be in the office with this cough right now. Everyone would be freaking out.

I read all the dangers of long term use of the PPIs but I can't live with this cough so see no other choice but to risk it. I have this on my list of things to discuss with my doc the next time I see him
Posted 5/15/2020 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
I’m getting tested for H Pylori or rather the tests is done, just waiting on results, they already started me on meds.
Posted 5/16/2020 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
Have you tried taking a non-PPI acid reducer, like Pepcid instead? I haven’t noticed mesalamine causing me upper digestive upset, hopefully you can figure it out.
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