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Question for those taking omeprazole

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ninathenana Tue 29-Apr-14 19:18:33

I read an article today about a woman who went for years with undiagnosed silent reflux. She was eventually prescribed omeprazole. The article states that 1% of patients have the side effect of vertigo.
Our 2yr old DGS was prescribed this about 1 yr ago. He has periods when as DD says 'he is seeing fairies and unicorns.' I'm wondering if he is experiencing vertigo.
Has anyone experienced this ?

ninathenana Thu 01-May-14 00:19:34

DD has mentioned the "episodes" to the GP. As our first thought was petit mal. He dismissed the idea.
Thanks everyone.

granjura Thu 01-May-14 09:18:38

Temporal lobe epilepsy is the most likely- but I am NO doctor and only reporting a conversation with one. Very important that this is discussed with his GP soon and perhaps a specialist. It is very rare for such a young child to be prescribed Omeprazole.

granjura Thu 01-May-14 09:24:12

Do wish it was possible to edit post...

personally, if GP dismissed the idea of some form of epilepsy linked, I'd ask again re temporal lobe epilepsy, and if 'dismissed'- confirm politely that you (DD) is very concerned and would like to see a specialist to put your mind at rest. Bonne chance.

granjura Thu 01-May-14 09:26:51

This is only from Wikipedia, but does explain why temporal lobe was mentioned:

Seizures centered on the temporal lobes are known to produce mystical or ecstatic experiences in some people, they are also known as ecstatic seizures.

annodomini Thu 01-May-14 09:35:43

Doesn't that explain some visionaries including Joan of Arc?

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 01-May-14 09:57:00

hmm

Elegran Thu 01-May-14 10:56:42

Anno I have seen that explaining Joan of Arc's visions - also a tumour in that region.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 01-May-14 11:03:07

My eye rolling emoticon was in response to the epilepsy suggestions. Not to the Joan of Arc post.

granjura Thu 01-May-14 11:44:23

Why jingle- I asked 2 doctors who happen to be here today, and they both immediately came up with temporal lobe epilepsy as the most likely explanation- so I'd say really worth investigating properly imho.

Stansgran Thu 01-May-14 12:13:43

I got to the stage where I was recommended omeprozole. Then I went to Vietnam for a few weeks. Very distinctively different diet and the only time I needed to take one was when I'd eaten a European evening meal. There food is lightly and quickly cooked with lots of fresh herbs or is steamed and spices are used with a light hand. Meat is served in small amounts.

rosequartz Thu 01-May-14 12:23:37

I don't think I know enough about this little child and the reasons why he is on this medication to start surmising what these episodes are.
The GP is the best person and if she/he is not helpful then your DD can ask for a second opinion, ninathenana. It is best to be sure anyway.
Certainly I have noticed something with my DC and DGD at the age of about 2 and none of them have displayed similar episodes after potty training.

AAAHappyMan Thu 01-May-14 19:50:48

Omeprazole Give the inventor a Nobel prize at once
Diclofenac
Have you read the content of this page on OUR=NHS's most helpful site?

www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Back-pain/Pages/MedicineOverview.aspx?condition=Pain&medicine=diclofenac%20sodium

ElliMary Thu 01-May-14 21:50:19

Read that link. Well there's noone left is there?

Diclofenac and Omep. have seen me through some very painful long month bouts of backache, and knee problems. I feel relaxed and cheerful with Diclofenac.

I don't take it at the moment, and it has not ruined my general health.
What are people in pain supposed to take?

ninathenana Thu 01-May-14 23:17:47

From reading that there can't be many people for whom it is safe.

rosequartz Fri 02-May-14 09:16:46

I was prescribed diclofenac for a shoulder injury but also took it if my knees were painful and I was doing a lot of walking. Now our GP practice is taking everyone off it unless absolutely necessary; if we have an appointment for any reason at all, the GP does a review of medication and diclofenac is one they are trying to stop prescribing so widely.
Reading the list of contraindications made me wonder why I was ever prescribed it.
Omeprazole was fine according to the GP.

annodomini Fri 02-May-14 09:32:31

I was originally prescribed Diclofenac for a 'squash' elbow, when it was a new 'wonder' remedy. Continued with it after the elbow was painless because shoulder, hip, wrist conditions caught up with me. I attribute subsequent reflux problems to my consumption of Diclofenac. Wish I had known then what I know now.