Stomach Damage?

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Taken 50mg/day for 2 years with 20mg ameprozol. Last 2 months suffered the faintest tummy ache but it is persistent. Advised to take 40mg Ameprazol by one doctor and to replace with codeine by another. On either paracetamol or codeine after 4 days without diclofenac severe pain and joint stiffness returns. Seems life quality is dependent on Diclofenac so would it be safe to return to using it with the higher ameprozol dose? I've heard of one patient thing 60mg!

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Hello, Guess! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having.

It really depends on what's causing the stomach problem. If if you have gastritis, you'll need to take the Omeprazole for several months, in order for it to heal and you'll need to stay away from spicy foods, alcohol and the Diclofenac in the meantime.

Have the doctors done any checking to give you a diagnosis?

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Thanks Verwon.
If I forsake the Diclofenac for either paracetamol;codeine;naproxin;ibuprofen; within4 days life becomes unbearable through not only the onset of pain but loss of movement e.g I can't put on my left sock(arthritic hip) or bend over to pick something off the floor.Codeine, in particular left me feeling wretched(headache and debility).
Current medical investigation includes a blood test for internal bleeding & will probably result in an endoscopy and the use of suppositories.Regular blood tests keep an eye on kidney function.
I'm 73. I'd rather last 5 years without physical encumbrance than 10 feeling awful and unable to do things. BUT the DF option could be painful way to go.
Oh, and by the way, I'm a Ceoliac and have annual check ups for M. Gus.(too high blood protein)
old age don't come alone!

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