Thoughts on PPI's being linked to dementia later in life?
I have seen several reports over the last few days that PPI's are linked to a significant increase in dementia. It is not a risk for those who take it as indicated, usually 2 weeks or less. Me? Once a day for months on end, and periods of twice a day. Is anyone asking about this to their doc by chance? My gastro doc wa crystal clear when i inquired back over the summer about long term possible issues, and he said as long as I am taking my calcium supplements I am good. Not sure if the recent reports is "old news" or not though.
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My doc said the same thing - take your calcium and all will be fine. So I continue to take a PPI daily and have for 4 years. I have no intention of stopping. I prefer life without reflux!
If long term use does indeed increase risk of dementia, at least I'll be demented with really good acid control. I probably won't worry about what I eat either, so I'll be able to eat all kinds of crap food in my demented senior years! See, it's a win, win! 
Seriously, though, I'm not worried.
I agree that we have to somehow manage the acid issues.
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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Ya know what Grim? I know you are a big ol' dude with giant feet. But I am a giant too, and I am pretty sure I can take you. Don't. Mess. With. My. Custard!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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Game on. If you lose, dinner at a vegetarian restaurant for you!
Surgeon: Chengelis Surgery on 12/19/2011 A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!
1Mo: -21 2Mo: -16 3Mo: -12 4MO - 13 5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6 Goal in 8 months 4 days!! 6' 2'' EWL 103% Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5 150+ pounds lost
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on 2/17/16 5:50 pm - WI
I've been on Omeprozole for almost 30 years... I think.... but I couldn't be sure.... I don't remember.... 
My memory is a sharp as ever.
HW 270 SW 236 GW 160 CW 145 (15 pounds below goal!)
VBG Aug. 7, 1986, Revised to RNY Nov. 18, 2010
