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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux And Tingling Sensation In Leg After Taking Omeprazole

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Posted on Sat, 28 May 2016
Question: I was taking omperzole for acid Reflex for 2 weeks. I started to feel tingling on the right side and my leg was restless. My arm is now restless and I can't write or hold anything in my right hand for a long time with out dropping it, I can't type. My skin is itching. I went to the ER twice and they said nothing is wrong with me. I don't know what to do place help. I don't wanna take any more meds. Idk what to do.
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (1 hour later)
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Detailed Answer:
I rest your question carefully and I understand your concern.

There are some theories about a possible relation of proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole and restless legs syndrome (RLS). However, apart from yours not being typical RLS, 2 weeks would also be too little to happen, far from enough time for iron deficiency to develop. So I do not think it to be the cause.

When there are such symptoms located only on one side it must be first considered the possibility of a brain lesion affection the brain nuclei responsible for movement control, the basal ganglia. They may be affected by lesions such as stroke, tumors, inflammation etc. So a neurological visit for other accompanying signs as well as a brain MRI is necessary before discussing medication necessity.

There is also the possibility of symptoms being RLS, usually bilateral, but there is about 17% of cases when they are only on one side. Causes can be several such as iron deficiency, kidney disease. So to search for the cause, a neurological exam and some tests may be necessary, such as blood count, serum ferritin, liver and kidney function tests. However as I said usually bilateral in the lower limbs and at a later age in life so highly unlikely.

Another possibility is anxiety. I suppose that is what was thought at the ER. It is a possibility as anxiety can mimick many symptoms, however this is not the most typical presentation, so before reaching to that conclusion those tests I mentioned should be done.

I remain at your disposal for other questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Olsi Taka (1 hour later)
I had started taking magnesium vitamin B1 and B12 for 1 week before i stop taking it. Now i just take mulivitamin and b12 gummies for 3 days. After i stop taking magnuesium and b1 i dont feel tingling my hand and feet as off as i was before. I feel alot better other than my arm. My leg is no longer restless also. My arm upper chest and shoulder and some parts of my neck is itchy.
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Thank you for the additional information.

Magnesium and B vitamins are naturally occurring substances, even if you do not take supplements they are still present in the food we eat. Magnesium deficiency is known to manifest with neurological symptoms like tingling, cramps, etc but in your case it would be magnesium intake which doesn't cause such symptoms. Also if it was a case of magnesium imbalance symptoms would have been symmetrical not on one side. So it is hard to see magnesium as a cause for your symptoms.

While the fact the symptoms are regressing is a good thing and would go against a progressive lesion such as a tumor, I still think considering your previous description of dropping things, difficulties typing and writing etc, that a MRI should be scheduled to exclude issues such as MS or stroke.

Let me know if I can further assist you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Olsi Taka (20 hours later)
Is it possible for me to not have enough iron because of the vitamins i had been taking and the omperzole? I also change why diet up as well.
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely

Detailed Answer:
As I said iron deficiency may play a role in restless legs syndrome which is why I recommended the ferritin blood test before. But symptoms are usually bilateral which is why I am insisting on having a MRI.
Also taking omeprazol for only 2 weeks is not enough to develop deficiency. Remember that our body has its stores of iron, so it takes many many months for iron deficiency to develop, recent changes of diet do not justify that.

I hope to have been of help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Olsi Taka (18 hours later)
My arm is feel better but i still cant write or hold anything in my right hand for a long time. I get a mri next tuesday. I had a ct done and they said nothing is wrong also. Should i keep taking the vitmas?
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Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no harm in them.

Detailed Answer:
It is good that the CT is fine. I still think MRI is necessary as CT can miss small lesions like in MS.

As for the vitamins, if you mean specifically for the hand issue I do not see any benefit. But if you wonder if they are of any harm, the answer is no, there is no reason for concern and they do benefit your general well-being.

I'd appreciate you letting me know if the MRI reveals anything of consequence. Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux And Tingling Sensation In Leg After Taking Omeprazole

Brief Answer: Read below. Detailed Answer: I rest your question carefully and I understand your concern. There are some theories about a possible relation of proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole and restless legs syndrome (RLS). However, apart from yours not being typical RLS, 2 weeks would also be too little to happen, far from enough time for iron deficiency to develop. So I do not think it to be the cause. When there are such symptoms located only on one side it must be first considered the possibility of a brain lesion affection the brain nuclei responsible for movement control, the basal ganglia. They may be affected by lesions such as stroke, tumors, inflammation etc. So a neurological visit for other accompanying signs as well as a brain MRI is necessary before discussing medication necessity. There is also the possibility of symptoms being RLS, usually bilateral, but there is about 17% of cases when they are only on one side. Causes can be several such as iron deficiency, kidney disease. So to search for the cause, a neurological exam and some tests may be necessary, such as blood count, serum ferritin, liver and kidney function tests. However as I said usually bilateral in the lower limbs and at a later age in life so highly unlikely. Another possibility is anxiety. I suppose that is what was thought at the ER. It is a possibility as anxiety can mimick many symptoms, however this is not the most typical presentation, so before reaching to that conclusion those tests I mentioned should be done. I remain at your disposal for other questions.