Hi all , been a while ,but i need ro know if anyone has any thoughts on PPI's ,ive been having nausea ( not being sick) for a few weeks ,Dr is thinking i have reflux so has prescribed lansoprazole. I just have an uneasy feeling in my stomach and gas ,no heartburn or indigestion. Not sure if its from when i had feeding tube in or due to me swallowing air ,has anyone had /has , this or on a ppi ?
Thanks Mark
What I was told was that RT damage to the major salivary glands alters the balance between swallowed saliva which is alkaline and gastric secretion which is acid. This can lead to reflux. My trust routinely prescribed PPI and it was suggested I might have to take Lansoprazole for life. I have since consulted with a gastroenterologist and he concurs. I’m happy with the drug so still take it.
My consultant said we have no influence on producing saliva it comes when needed? Hope your well good to here from you
That has to come with a caveat. You have two different types of saliva ( a simplification I must admit but I don’t want to tire you out with minutae.)
The submandibular glands produce background saliva to keep your mouth moist The submandibulars are trashed by RT so you have a dry mouth. The oncologists try to spare one parotid and they react to food in your mouth,that’s why chewing gum works.
