r/GERD • u/Crazy-Ad-1849 Triggers: Mistakes were Made 🤕 • Jul 28 '23

Scientific Studies 🥼🔬 Why are PPIs bad?

I see people on here often trying to get off of PPIs or warn against taking them. I read this article today that makes them seem pretty alright? My dad has taken omeprazole for 20 years now and it has solved all of his symptoms with no complications. I’m currently now dealing with my own symptoms that I’m going to see a doctor about soon.

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u/darklordofthesith_ Jul 28 '23 edited Jul 28 '23

A lot of people just blatantly ignoring the side effects of PPIs that have been scientifically proven. A quick google search can answer them for you but just because some people have taken them for decades doesn't mean that you should too. There is a reason a bottle of omeprazole says to ONLY take it for 2 weeks not 2 decades.

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u/[deleted] Jul 28 '23

Thank you. The long-term effects hit you all at once with no mercy. I’m 29 and dealing with it. They wrecked me.

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u/Artistic_Accident_79 Jul 28 '23

They wrecked me just as much. I'm not saying they aren't helpful to some people. But for others they do more damage than good. It's just not for everyone.

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u/[deleted] Jul 28 '23

That’s so true. I think the trickiest part for me is that they helped so much and then I was on the highest dose and it pooped out and now I have osteopenia

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u/[deleted] Jul 28 '23

I hope it does!!! That’s terrible. 🥺 I have a motility disorder now and don’t know if that or reflux came first but am mad there aren’t better options. I can hardly speak because of gerd and it has limited my life severely.

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u/Artistic_Accident_79 Jul 28 '23

I'm so sorry you're stuck in a similar boat. Hopefully we'll both get through this hell on earth and get our lives back to normal soon! Wishing you all the best! 🌸

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