Can long term Prilosec use contribute to chronic back pain ?
July 4, 2008 12:55 am Chronic Back Pain
Dbub asked:
I have been taking Prilosec for 10+ years for GERD and I am curious if there is any relation to its use and the onset of chronic back pain ? I have read about Prilosec interfering with calcium absorption and would like to know if there is a connection to osteoarthritis ?
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I have been taking Prilosec for 10+ years for GERD and I am curious if there is any relation to its use and the onset of chronic back pain ? I have read about Prilosec interfering with calcium absorption and would like to know if there is a connection to osteoarthritis ?
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July 4th, 2008 at 2:30 am
Not very likely. But if you are concerned I would suggest asking your health care provider for a DEXA scan to check for osteoporosis.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:14 am
I don’t think there is a connection. You may have developed osteoarthritis, and that is what the cause of your back pain is.