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A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Miami, FL

Do anyone have stomach issues with Lupus? Do you see a gastro Dr. If so , what medicine do Dr gives you to take. If not do anyone take over the counter or natural remedies...please let me know..I take protonix for my stomach but i just read it gives you flares for lupus people N if you dont have Lupus n can give u lupus...Going to call my Dr first thing Monday....

April 19, 2019
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I took protonix for the first 2 years of diagnosis and I didn't have any issues then I got switched to Omeprazole and I was eventually taken off if it been off it now for 2 years.The only stomach issue I have is the occasional nausea which I take dramamine for it

April 20, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

I see a gastroenterologist. Im taking nexiun for my stomach issues. If I run out of my medicine and not able to take them then I get so sick to my stomach. Nexium works grear.

April 20, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

I had an ulcer. N. I have acid reflux...try to avoid food thar irritates. But still feel bad..

April 19, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Ginger and probiotics have helped me.

April 26, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

I take prilosec and a probiotic everyday. I have also done one round of xifaxan and have to go back for a second round. My stomach issues were under control for many weeks following the first round of xifaxan but was warned by my gastroenterologist i would probably need more medicine.

April 21, 2019

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