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Dr Google

I am still oxox — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:59:18 GMT

I had some one tell me that Dr Google says that Protein Pump Inhibits can cause Osteoporosis. I wish people would get their medical info from MD's and not the Internet

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Snowpuppy — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:16:10 GMT

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Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:38:44 GMT

Actually, I think that is correct. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:40:27 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
Actually, I think that is correct. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

@Group 5 minus 1 Not according to what I have read

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Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:41:12 GMT

What have you read and where?

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Bri369 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:44:40 GMT

There are many studies on protein pump inhibitors and osteoporosis. They're one of the most widely-prescribed drugs today.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:49:35 GMT

Never mind. Sorry I said anything.

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Mz iMac — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:50:03 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
Actually, I think that is correct. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
@Group 5 minus 1 Not according to what I have read

@I am still oxox

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I am still oxox — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:58:08 GMT

From Mayo Clinc Dot Com a well repected medical organization

Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a break. Osteoporosis-related breaks most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine.

Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn't keep up with the loss of old bone.

Osteoporosis affects people of all races. But women who are white or of Asian descent, especially older women who are past menopause, are at highest risk. Medicines, healthy diet and weight-bearing exercise can help prevent bone loss or strengthen already weak bones.

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Trinity11 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:03:55 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
Actually, I think that is correct. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
@Group 5 minus 1 Not according to what I have read

My rheumatologist told me that is true. They cause osteoporosis in some individuals.

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spumoni99 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:27:18 GMT

What is a protien pump inhibits? Never heard of it?

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I am still oxox — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:36:53 GMT

@spumoni99 wrote:
What is a protien pump inhibits? Never heard of it?

@spumoni99 Things like Nexium and Prevacid

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Kachina624 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:04:47 GMT

According to two doctors I've seen, PPIs are not intended for long tern use and can cause significant damage to either kidneys or liver (can't remember which). Information on Google is not a figment of imagination. It comes from professional journals and other publications. There are always multiple sources. It's very reliable.

After tests, I was advised to get off PPIs and not use them again. I then did fine on a simple acid reducer.

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persiflage — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:10:21 GMT

They are called Proton Pump Inhibitors, FDA does warn that the use of PPI's can cause a reduction in the absorption of calcium and can increase the risk of breaking hip, wrist and spine.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:11:17 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
According to two doctors I've seen, PPIs are not intended for long tern use and can cause significant damage to either kidneys or liver (can't remember which). Information on Google is not a figment of imagination. It comes from professional journals and other publications. There are always multiple sources. It's very reliable.

After tests, I was advised to get off PPIs and not use them again. I then did fine on a simple acid reducer.

@Kachina624 What is a simple acid reducer? Please share thank you

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CoffeeNut — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:54:46 GMT

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Kachina624 — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:22:35 GMT

@I am still oxox. Pepcid is the most well know brand name but there are many generics with the same formula using Famotidine. Also try to avoid high acid food like salad dressing, sauerkraut, coffee, pickles, etc.

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I am still oxox — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:27:24 GMT

@CoffeeNut wrote:
@I am still oxoxwrote:
I had some one tell me that Dr Google says that Protein Pump Inhibits can cause Osteoporosis. I wish people would get their medical info from MD's and not the Internet
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That’s odd. You are always asking for medical advice on here.

@CoffeeNut No I ask my doctor I am just curious what people think

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I am still oxox — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:50:16 GMT

I have asked my doctors thank you to all who offered suggestions

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Icegoddess — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 19:58:00 GMT

There have been news articles linking the two, but according to my Dr., at least at the time of the news articles that reported on it, there was no cause/effect correlation. At the time he was surprised that I was the only patient of his to bring it up.

After 2 choking incidents and being scoped as well as ballooned, the surgeon doing the procedure suggested that I stay on the PPI. Currently, there is no indicadtion of osteoporosis. But, I also exercise which is also important for bone health.