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trevorrevver said:
Omeprazole has a reputation for causing osteoporosis, though.
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Well that sort of thing just sets me off down a rabbit hole of discovery....

Firstly, I'm not a doctor and not qualified to give medical advice. Consult with your own doctor!

But, apparently, Omeprazole is indeed associated with osteoporosis. This is not, one might say, a side-effect, but an effect. Omeprazole is intended to reduce stomach acidity, but this reduces calcium uptake from your food, so this can result in some detectable reduction in bone density. This can be avoided with supplemental calcium, and also numerous studies suggest that the reduced bone density is modest and without consequence (no practical reduction in bone strength or increase in fractures). So I would take it if prescribed.


Effects of long-term administration of omeprazole on bone mineral density and the mechanical properties of the bone - PMC

Epidemiological studies have shown a relationship between long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and bone metabolism. However, this relationship has not yet become established. The aim of the present study was to analyze the mechanical properties ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
 
MarkMas said:
Well that sort of thing just sets me off down a rabbit hole of discovery....

Firstly, I'm not a doctor and not qualified to give medical advice. Consult with your own doctor!

But, apparently, Omeprazole is indeed associated with osteoporosis. This is not, one might say, a side-effect, but an effect. Omeprazole is intended to reduce stomach acidity, but this reduces calcium uptake from your food, so this can result in some detectable reduction in bone density. This can be avoided with supplemental calcium, and also numerous studies suggest that the reduced bone density is modest and without consequence (no practical reduction in bone strength or increase in fractures). So I would take it if prescribed.


Effects of long-term administration of omeprazole on bone mineral density and the mechanical properties of the bone - PMC

Epidemiological studies have shown a relationship between long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and bone metabolism. However, this relationship has not yet become established. The aim of the present study was to analyze the mechanical properties ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Makes sense, I’m on Esomeprazole for a good few years and I indeed got diagnosed with low bone density - so I’m on calcium supplement - as long as you keep an eye on the bone density it does do a very good job of controlling acidity.
 
I also have a Hiatus hernia and suffer from acid reflux, I have been on Omeprazole for about 20 years, also had cameras in every orrifice, no sign of osteoporosis yet touch wood
 
MarkMas said:
Well that sort of thing just sets me off down a rabbit hole of discovery....

Firstly, I'm not a doctor and not qualified to give medical advice. Consult with your own doctor!

But, apparently, Omeprazole is indeed associated with osteoporosis. This is not, one might say, a side-effect, but an effect. Omeprazole is intended to reduce stomach acidity, but this reduces calcium uptake from your food, so this can result in some detectable reduction in bone density. This can be avoided with supplemental calcium, and also numerous studies suggest that the reduced bone density is modest and without consequence (no practical reduction in bone strength or increase in fractures). So I would take it if prescribed.


Effects of long-term administration of omeprazole on bone mineral density and the mechanical properties of the bone - PMC

Epidemiological studies have shown a relationship between long-term use of proton pump inhibitors and bone metabolism. However, this relationship has not yet become established. The aim of the present study was to analyze the mechanical properties ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Yes - medication often has effects or side effects which is why I also want to moderate my lifestyle and diet.

The man point of this post was to highlight the risks of ignoring a common issue that is easily medicated to avoid serious complications.
 
Use to get acid reflux for long periods but fortunately not in the last few years.
Unfortunately the last couple of years around this time I’ve had sinusitis, it’s just gradually going now after a month of it, it comes after I had chest infection for about 6 weeks. Any sudden head movement makes me dizzy and when it first starts makes me feel very nauseous.
 
AAA - abdominal aortic aneurism (weakness in main artery - think split heater hose!). All males should be checked for this at 65 - a simple ultrasound scan. My aorta was ok but a while ago - rushed to AnE with AAA suspected. Was severe gastritis!

Brothers all checked and the fittest of us has a slight swelling.
 
RodTungsten said:
AAA - abdominal aortic aneurism (weakness in main artery - think split heater hose!). All males should be checked for this at 65 - a simple ultrasound scan. My aorta was ok but a while ago - rushed to AnE with AAA suspected. Was severe gastritis!

Brothers all checked and the fittest of us has a slight swelling.
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Good shout, my father died from an AAA so this is very much on my radar already.
 
Catching up.
Sending you best wishes & sorry to hear of your health challenges.

A lesson for all of us, it’s best to get checked regularly, every year I go for the full half a day body MOT. It’s surprising what adjustments we need to make as we age.
 
RodTungsten said:
AAA - abdominal aortic aneurism (weakness in main artery - think split heater hose!). All males should be checked for this at 65 - a simple ultrasound scan. My aorta was ok but a while ago - rushed to AnE with AAA suspected. Was severe gastritis!

Brothers all checked and the fittest of us has a slight swelling.
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Indeed, my dad has one that is being monitored - found it by chance when going in for another problem. Personally I think it’s worth having a full MRI done when you get to around 55-60 to pick up any weak points. It’s a bit like doing an MOT but the consequences of not doing it could be a bit worse than a sagging sub-frame…

I had a full MRI done during COVID as I was one of the first and they couldn’t figure out what I had. With the body I definitely believe in preventative maintenance so I do Biokinetics twice a week to keep the body flexible and strong (enough).
 
Scaf said:
Ok so now I have a health problem.

For more years than I can remember I, like many others have suffered some acid reflux- from time to time taking over the counter ant acids and not giving it a second thought.

Recently things got much worse, including pain and problems swallowing, so off to the Dr. I went.

I had an endoscopy and the did not like what they saw, changed tissue and ulcers. Medication has helped and a second endoscopy resulting in numerous biopsies and I am now awaiting the results, but even if I am clear of the big C now, the changed tissue and hiatus herna seems to say I will be forever at greater risk.

I will have “Barrett’s Oesophagus” for the rest of my life.

So lifestyle changes and medication are the order of the day.

The message to you guys is ………. don’t be complacent with your health. Even something as simple as acid reflux can have life changing implications.

I remain hopeful that the changed tissue is not cancerous.
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UPDATE

Well the very good news is the the biopsy’s have tested CLEAR, no presence on cancer so I am very relieved.
I have abnormal cells but this can be managed through medication and lifestyle changes.
Although boring, the lifestyle changes won’t do me any harm overall as cutting out or cutting down ont he main culprits to acid reflux will help me lose weight which is no bad thing at all.
Thanks the various message of support
Look after yourselves guys
 
Scaf said:
UPDATE

Well the very good news is the the biopsy’s have tested CLEAR, no presence on cancer so I am very relieved.
I have abnormal cells but this can be managed through medication and lifestyle changes.
Although boring, the lifestyle changes won’t do me any harm overall as cutting out or cutting down ont he main culprits to acid reflux will help me lose weight which is no bad thing at all.
Thanks the various message of support
Look after yourselves guys
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Great news, Sam

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Scaf said:
UPDATE

Well the very good news is the the biopsy’s have tested CLEAR, no presence on cancer so I am very relieved.
I have abnormal cells but this can be managed through medication and lifestyle changes.
Although boring, the lifestyle changes won’t do me any harm overall as cutting out or cutting down ont he main culprits to acid reflux will help me lose weight which is no bad thing at all.
Thanks the various message of support
Look after yourselves guys
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It was being given the all clear following a cancer scare that inspired my purchase of Roary - but so pleased to hear your news
 
A friend of mine was diagnosed with acid reflux after losing a bratwurst eating contest. He completely turned his life around in terms.of his attitude to drinking, eating and exercise. He's now lighter, fitter and rarely drinks and his acid reflux has disappeared. The change has helped his career, too.
 
We had a speaker at one of our car club meetings the subject was the Prostrate. He could not emphasize enough how we should all go and get a simple blood check to make sure all is well

I took his advice and am glad to say it is ok.

I have an annual checkup usual blood test, blood pressure, weight etc.


It never fails to impress on me that one has to be grateful if you are in good or reasonable health. Several years ago I had a Stent put in, I remember lying in the hospital feeling sorry for myself after i had it done.

In the next bed was a big mountain rescue guy, beard etc.

I could hear the doctor when he was talking to the guy, seemingly he had 5 stents and they wanted him back for open heart surgery.


You know I said to myself 'get a grip' take your one wee stent and go on your merry way

I remember reading about a philosopher who said 'If everybody put all their troubles in a heap and you could see what some people suffer, you would be content to take out your own troubles and walk away'
 
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Yes when you hit 50 blood tests (PSA) need to start for your reference point. Had my prostrate out 7 years ago at 65. Readings had been getting higher slowly over the years so it got to a level where it needed to go. Some don't get as much of a heads up time wise!
 
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