Guest guest Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Hi, I take omeprozole twice a day at 20mg each dose and find depending on what pain day I am having it can " sometimes " cause more pain but seems to help most of the time. Regards Ms Donna-Marie Hurst South Wales United Kingdom, Moderator for My Tears Are Real Vivian wrote: What did you mean when you said omeprazole caues the same type of pain?Does it cause stomach pain?Why would any one take it if it caues stomach pain? Thanks for your help. I have learned so much from your posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 My doctor held off putting me on meds to lower my cholesterol because she said it could increase my back pain. > > Hi, > I take omeprozole twice a day at 20mg each dose and find depending on what pain day I am having it can " sometimes " cause more pain but seems to help most of the time. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I thought that was zofran for nausea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I've never heard of omeprazole causing or increasing pain (aside form stomach or abdominal pain). Does anyone have a source for this? A medical journal, any medical publication, or even the website of a well respected doctor? Steve M in PA My doctor held off putting me on meds to lower my cholesterol because she said it could increase my back pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 Hi I take this for reflux. Will this cause any of my pain. Thanks Sent from 's iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2011 Report Share Posted November 20, 2011 I believe that fish oil lowers cholesterol. I take it for that purpose/(When I can remember it) siouxmoore@... siouxmoore@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 When taking Omeprozole a.k.a " Prilosec " be careful because it depleted me of all my vitamins ( mainly d) litterally. My vitamin D was 18 when it should have been between 80-100. I took it for 2 weeks in 2009 and immediately had symptoms. 2 years later im still on vitamin D 50,000 units a week and vc forte( combo of other vitamins). I also take caltrate twice a day. I had horrible muscle and bone pain,,twitching muscles and felt like I was being stabbed with pins and needles in my feet and hands. My stools were pale yellow, my hair started coming out like crazy. I was SO tired all the time. I just felt horrible. Thank God, I found a good gastro Dr. who knew what was going on. Vitamin deficency can cause so many problems and many times drs can overlook these symptoms. If you think you may have an issue when taking omeprazole, check your vitamin D level. Pain was a symptom for me when I was taking this medication, severe muscle and bone pain. So, if your having these issues discuss it with your Dr. Cloverskies > > What did you mean when you said omeprazole caues the same type of pain?Does it cause stomach pain?Why would any one take it if it caues stomach pain? Thanks for your help. I have learned so much from your posts. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Yes, Zofran is an anti-emetic (anti-vomit and anti-nausea). > I thought that was zofran for nausea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 It can occasionally cause abdominal pain. If your pain is anything other than abdominal cramps, it's probably not causing your pain. HOWEVER, omeprazole can lower Vitamin D, which is something that the chronic pain population is already lacking in. You can have your doctor check your Vitamin D (the test is a couple hundred dollars for the best one, but there may be cheaper versions and most insurance carriers, including Medicaid and Medicare, cover it) or you can just take a supplement. The current guidelines only recommend 400IU of Vitamin D3 (D3 is much more potent than D2) for the GENERAL population, but many doctors want that increased to 1000IU. You should consult your doctor if you need to take more than 1000IU/day for more than a month or ever take more than 2000IU. When I started Vitamin D3, I took 8000IU/day (under DOCTOR supervision) to get my level up to where it needed to be, which has since been reduced to 4000IU to keep my blood levels stable. I require I could probably find the article I got this from (I'm pulling the details from memory, I have a gift for numbers, now if only I could apply that great memory to biology, I'd have a shot in Med School, if I ever get an intrathecal pain pump and get better.) Steve M in PA Hi I take this for reflux. Will this cause any of my pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Wow, Steve. I had no idea that vitamin D is so easily depleted. I was low on vitamin K a few years back when hospitalized. I will google to see what can cause that. Had a nasty shot given in my calf! That was a first. Ellen M. " wrote: > It can occasionally cause abdominal pain. If your pain is anything > other than abdominal cramps, it's probably not causing your pain. > > HOWEVER, omeprazole can lower Vitamin D, which is something that the > chronic pain population is already lacking in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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