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A 31-year-old female asked:

Dx w/lpr/gerd/acid reflux/gastritis,taking omeprazole off&on for yrs,but after i take it,i get a stomach ache/pain,does this mean its doing more bad?

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Dr. Peter Ihleanswered

Orthopedic Surgery 56 years experience

No, it means-: -that it is not working, there are other meds for this. See an UGI specialist, you may need an endoscopy.

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