Digestion and Bile problems.

Hi David, I am still getting bile reflux even though I’m still prescribed 20mg omeprazole once a day, I take a Rennie if it occurs later in the day. Hopefully it will get easier over time x

Hi, thanks for your response.  My consultant said no to omeprazole but gaviscon should help.  I will try Rennie as well.  Hopefully we will both improve over the next few weeks.  

Best Wishes

David

It makes sense, to be honest. Why take proton pump inhibitors if the body doesn’t have proton pump anymore. Hopefully you see the improvements! 

Thank you, I just hope it improves soon as on some days it is difficult to cope with. 

Best Wishes

David

Hi David,

Gaviscon is unlikely to help in that it neutralises stomach acid, but your reflux is from bile. My dad takes cholestyramine, aka questran lite, which is a bile sequestrant. He swears by it. If your consultant isn't aware of this, you could mention it to them, but you might also try your GP for a prescription if they're resistant? Hope it helps.

Thank you for this which is something I will look into tomorrow and speak to my consultant and / or GP

Best Wishes

 David