It appears you have not yet registered with our community. To register please click here...


 Home Message Boards Health Guide Join for Free User Blogs Board Index
Search
 
Forgot your username or password?
Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-16-2008, 06:59 PM   #1
kevkev100
Junior Member
(male)
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: staffs
Posts: 16
my gastro consultant said that p p i drugs may cause stomach cancer

hi. My gastro surgon consultant said long term p p i drugs may cause stomach cancer i would like to know peoples thoughts and comments on this i have a hiatus hernia and have put surgery off for a while cause i dont feel ready and the side effects and complications to surgery.
kevkev100 is offline
 
Sponsors Lightbulb
 
   
Old 06-17-2008, 04:27 PM   #2
TEdds83
Senior Veteran
(female)
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Iowa USA
Posts: 1,544
Re: my gastro consultant said that p p i drugs may cause stomach cancer

Actually I would like to know the answer to that too. I am just new in the last month to taking prilosec but my problem seems to come and go. This concerns me. Does anyone have an answer for us? Thanks!
TEdds83 is offline
 
Old 06-21-2008, 06:57 PM   #3
dannic1
Veteran
(female)
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: private
Posts: 357
Re: my gastro consultant said that p p i drugs may cause stomach cancer

Unfortunately, I don't know the factual answer to that question. However, I do know that not treating the acid reflux can also lead to cancer called Barrett's Esophagus, so it's important to treat it. My father had it and it's no picnic. I normally try and not stay on my Aciphex for long periods at a time. Sometimes in between taking it, I'll use rolaids, but even keep their use to a bare minimum. I'm trying to eat more yogurt and lose weight, which seems to help me out. I also believe in the healing power of prayer. : ) For something natural, I have heard DGL licorice works or taking digestive enzymes. I just don't do too well with natural remedies, as far as side effects go. Try chewing some sugar free gum. It helps me to neutralize the acid and gives me immediate relief.

Blessings.

danni
dannic1 is offline
 
Old 06-21-2008, 07:09 PM   #4
janewhite1
Senior Veteran
(female)
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Right Here!
Posts: 3,581
Re: my gastro consultant said that p p i drugs may cause stomach cancer

Chewing gum helps you? I have the opposite, chewing stimulates acid for me.
janewhite1 is offline
 
Old 06-21-2008, 08:15 PM   #5
aussiejono
Senior Veteran
(male)
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Australia
Posts: 579
Re: my gastro consultant said that p p i drugs may cause stomach cancer

They used to say that about H2 antagonists too (less acid can let nitrates be converted to nitrosamines was the theory)

It was disproved about Tagamet, Zantac years ago
aussiejono is offline
 
Closed Thread

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off











All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:39 PM.


Site owned and operated by HealthBoards.com (TM)
Copyright and Terms of Use © 1998-2010 HealthBoards.com (TM) All rights reserved.
Do not copy or redistribute in any form!