Omerprazole

I've been taking this drug for over 20 years. It's a lifesaver for my life yet a killer for my bones. I went in for lung surgery and the surgeon broke 5 ribs with the spreader. I can cough hard now and break a rib. I stub a toe and it breaks I have a badly broken toe now. In 6 weeks there has been no knit in it either. It's very painful. When you are standing up and for some reason start coughing, usually when I have a cold, and one of my ribs gives way it knocks me right to my knees. I should be used to it but no, its impossible. The ads on tv now have some small print about this problem. You may have noticed. I know the problem exists, I know of no one else who goes through what I do. However, to be able to function day to day and eat more foods than not, I continue to take it. It's a trade off for me.

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Hello, Pete! How are you doing?

What condition do you suffer from?

Most, such as GERD, ulcers or gastritis just require you to restrict your diet for a couple months, while taking the medication. Then, once healed, you can return to a fairly normal diet and no longer need the medication all the time.

Right now, in order to be able to eat whatever you want, you're putting your life at risk with some of these breaks, not to mention the pain and medical bills. I think it would be better to let it heal up and just restrict your diet for awhile, than risk your life.

Have you ever tried any of the other antacids?

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