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- MCS replied to Brown42186's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms12Help Understanding Test Results
I had similar issues. My stomach was so bloated I was totally uncomfortable. I would wake up ok but first time I ate anything it was like I was 9 months pregnant. I felt tenderness everywhere in my abdomen and like you seemed to be always constipated. They did ultra sounds and said everything ok you are just constipated. I knew it had to be more. Took 2 years... -
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@herminia, Welcome to the forum! Omeprazole is only supposed to be taken for a few weeks! Omeprazole can cause villus damage to the small intestine by itself. Shame on your doctors for letting you be on it for years! Shame on your doctors for not taking an interest in your worsening symptoms! Omeprazole is a temporary fix, a bandaid, not a... -
- knitty kitty replied to Sammy Web's topic in Related Issues & Disorders10
Can anyone offer any advice/help please!
@Sammy Web, PPI's like Omeprazole suppresses your ability to produce antibodies to gluten. So if you had the tests done while you were taking Omeprazole, the tests won't be accurate. Omeprazole will cause villus damage. Not all the damage in Celiac is visible to the naked eye, especially in the early stages. Damage to the intestines can be... -
- trents replied to Sammy Web's topic in Related Issues & Disorders10Can anyone offer any advice/help please!
herminia, Omeprazole may mask some of the symptoms of celiac disease but it will not prevent the damage being done to the villous lining of your small bowel that defines the disease. You seem not to be taking that very seriously. -
- herminia replied to Sammy Web's topic in Related Issues & Disorders10Can anyone offer any advice/help please!
Such a confusing disease! I tested positive with both tg tests so I have been taking Omeprazole for years with good results, although for several months now am experiencing increased nausea and pain on a daily basis and have added ondansatron for "those" days. Low-grade pain in left abdominal quadrant is a daily constant, and doctors have not taken interest...
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I had similar issues. My stomach was so bloated I was totally uncomfortable. I would wake up ok but first time I ate anything it was like I was 9 months pregnant. I felt tenderness everywhere in my abdomen and like you seemed to be always constipated. They did ultra sounds and said everything ok you are just constipated. I knew it had to be more. Took 2 years but after reading up on all my symptoms which got worse I decided to stop gluten. Within 2 weeks felt better. After 2 months if I mistakenly ate something with gluten I got violently ill. Finally got in to see good Gastrointerologist and although the test results were not 100 conclusive since I was gluten free 5 months already, he did other tests and endoscopy. Results Celiac. Has been 1 year gluten free and I realized last week I have had no bloating for last few weeks. Takes a while to get better for sure. I also hair loss (low iron), low sodium and bunch of other issues to work on from Celiac. I am still off dairy, oats even gluten free oats, and take Iron, B12 and Calcium which you have to stagger to not adversely impact iron absorption. However it is well worth it. GOOD LUCK and keep pushing the docs, it is your health. -
By knitty kitty · Posted
@herminia, Welcome to the forum! Omeprazole is only supposed to be taken for a few weeks! Omeprazole can cause villus damage to the small intestine by itself. Shame on your doctors for letting you be on it for years! Shame on your doctors for not taking an interest in your worsening symptoms! Omeprazole is a temporary fix, a bandaid, not a cure! Omeprazole is prescribed for Gerd, to lower stomach acid, but Gerd is a symptom of low stomach acid in the first place. Taking Niacin and Thiamine and the other B vitamins will increase stomach acid normally. Magnesium or calcium can be taken after meals to help, too. Omeprazole can affect vitamin and mineral absorption. Thiamine, Vitamin B 1, can used to prevent nausea. A combination of Thiamine, Cobalamine B12, and Pyridoxine B6 can be taken for pain without side effects. Have you been checked for nutritional deficiencies? -
By knitty kitty · Posted
@Sammy Web, PPI's like Omeprazole suppresses your ability to produce antibodies to gluten. So if you had the tests done while you were taking Omeprazole, the tests won't be accurate. Omeprazole will cause villus damage. Not all the damage in Celiac is visible to the naked eye, especially in the early stages. Damage to the intestines can be microscopic. Were biopsies taken to look for microscopic changes? You would be wise to stay off the Omeprazole, redo the gluten challenge and get tested again. -
herminia, Omeprazole may mask some of the symptoms of celiac disease but it will not prevent the damage being done to the villous lining of your small bowel that defines the disease. You seem not to be taking that very seriously.
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Such a confusing disease! I tested positive with both tg tests so I have been taking Omeprazole for years with good results, although for several months now am experiencing increased nausea and pain on a daily basis and have added ondansatron for "those" days. Low-grade pain in left abdominal quadrant is a daily constant, and doctors have not taken interest in that aspect. I do my best to stay away from gluten but it's difficult to enjoy simple meals like a refreshing sandwich with the gluten-free breads available. ( I was trying to eat a hot dog, but the Scharr bread was crumbling as I held it and gummy as I chewed.) Q: which bread has anyone found to be best for sandwiches and toast?
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