HELP! Stomach Acid!

[Chele Martines 1]

Just woke up with stomach acid in my throat and mouth. I'm miserable! I take 40 mg Omeprazole each morning (before and after gastric sleeve surgery). Pre surgery, I would take Alka-Seltzer and/or drink Sprite with soda crackers but less than two weeks after surgery that is no longer an option. I was not prepared for this surprise and I don't know what to do to stop it! Any suggestions?

[Elode 8,093]

@@Chele Martines It's not going to help you right now but you may want to break that Omeprazole up and take one in the am and one at night.

Edited January 10, 2015 by Elode

[Chele Martines 1]

@@Chele Martines It's not going to help you right now but you may want to break that Omeprazole up and take one in the am and one at night.

Thank you for the suggestion - I may try that starting tomorrow morning!

[Sanxian 1]

I am 9 months post op and I too suffer, I began taking a regular 40 mg omeprazole in the morning with a delay release 40 mg and problem solved. I suffered so bad I felt like it was in my ears! Hang in there it will get better.

[amazon 579]

I was told it's OK to take Tums. I would do that if I woke up feeling that way.

I had (have?) acid problems and in addition to 20mg of protonix twice a day, I take 300mg of Zanac at bed time. I also cut out acidy stuff where I could.

Hope you feel better. I would suggest calling your surgeon's office so your treatment can be adjusted. Don't want an ulcer!

[BitterSweet* 835]

I agree with @@Elode's suggestion.

[katcycler 95]

Just had that 1 wk ago. I figured it was some ice tea I had just before bed. I now stop drinking tea about 3 hrs before bed. I also take 40 mg of protonix in the am and pm. You may need to increase the dose of your reflux meds. I feel your pain . I absolutely hate middle of the night reflux. Yuck.

[Chele Martines 1]

"OK to take Tums"

Thanks for the tip - I took some last night and after awhile it seemed to help. I'm going to follow up with my doctor and confirm "emergency treatments."

"I would suggest calling your surgeon's office"

My post-op is scheduled for this Tuesday. If it happens again before then, I will call. If not, I will wait until Tuesday.

Thank you everyone!