Burning in stomach

[Amanda Nicole Hosaflook 65]

I am 8 weeks out. I have a terrible indigestion burning in my stomach. I take dexilant a very strong acid reducer. Doesn't seem to be helping. Does this go away eventually? I was told that this surgery cures acid reflux...

[Momonanomo 534]

Hmmmm....I've heard it can cure acid reflux, or it can make it worse, or it can cause acid reflux when you never had it before (that was the case with me) OR some people remain blissfully acid reflux free. It's all over the map. My surgeon said it may or may not get better over time. I just have a mild case so I take OTC meds for it when needed.

It may be that you need to switch to a different medicine; there are different types out there I believe (PPI, H2 blockers) and maybe just like with allergy medicines one will address your problem better than another. It make take some trial and error.

I definitely suggest that you talk to your doctor about it. The doctor is the best person to help you get some relief.

good luck!

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

Agree with all the above. Particularly the bit about changing or alternating your drugs.

I was put on lanzaprole (sp/ph) - or something similar when I left the hospital.

Within a couple of days, I went on Omeprazole as I was drowning in my own bile. Like, seriously drowning in it.

Go back to your doctor and get them to swap out your PPI. I take one in the morning, sometimes one in the evening and I'm all good.

Without them.. I'd be in trouble.

Apparently the acid can ease after 6-12 months, as the stomach relaxes a bit. Sometimes it doesn't and a RNY is required as a follow up surgery to get rid of it if it is truly very very bad.

I'm not freaking out yet, as I can go a couple of days without a PPI if I'm careful with my diet. On this basis, I'm assuming I should be okay (fingers crossed) when my stomach gives a bit.. (which it is starting to).

Hang in there.