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Allergy from ppi
Dear doc
Whenever I take any medicine related to gastic like pantaprazole,domperidone, esmoprazole , from next day I feel pain in my ankle , knees , leg, fingers ,
I have all tests related to arthritis, spondylopathy
All blood and radiological tests are normal , I was continuously following the rheumatologist from last 2.5 years , He diagnosed it as drug induced arthlagia and prescribed nsaid sos , from last 6 months my joints pain has gone ,
Generally I see people, easily take pantop or any gastic table easily, but for me taking these falls me in horrible condition
I want to know about ppi cause arthlagia or its an illness
I avoid them if doc prescribed them
What should I do
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Dr. Sarathchandra Gorantla
Gastroenterologist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Your symptoms suggest drug-induced arthralgia (joint pain) associated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like pantoprazole, domperidone, and esomeprazole. This is an uncommon but recognized side effect of these medications.
Next Steps
Alternative Approaches:
Consider H2 blockers (like ranitidine) as alternatives
Pottasium channel blockers :Vonoprazone
Discuss using antacids for short-term relief
Explore lifestyle modifications for acid reflux management
Health Tips
Schedule an appointment with your gastroenterologist if:
Your acid reflux symptoms are severe
You need a medication adjustment
You want to explore alternative treatment options
Adjusting medication dosage
Trying different classes of acid-reducing medications
Remember, each person responds differently to medications, and what works best for you should be determined through careful consultation with your healthcare provider.
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