You are spot on about those unnecessary and dangerous statins. And yes, those artificial sweeteners I believe cause lots of problems, including cancer. I hope your family listens to you.
Shelly, research indicates (available at NIH and PubMed) that PPIs - Proton Pump Inhibitors for acid reflux such as omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), Pantoprazole (Protonix), and quite a few others, all ending in "prazole", and can indeed cause - or worsen - dementia. PPIs are very popular, prescribed by most physicians, and are fairly effective for the most part, but NOT worth the significant risk of early dementia, especially in those of us who have taken them for years. The companies making these drugs claim the risk is small, if taken properly - meaning for a short period of time only, which leaves out those of us with GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disorder).
A lot of doctors make light of this adverse effect, but as a man now in my seventies who took five or six (the VA changed them based on what was currently cheapest) different ones for over fifteen years - and is developing a form of aphasia (loss of ability to speak or understand language, in my case, anomic aphasia - inability to remember names of objects, concepts, people, etc.) I firmly believe the long-term use has damaged the (not bragging) extremely large vocabulary to which I once had access. Fortunately, writing allows me to come up with the words I need or can substitute, but conversations can be difficult.
If you need relief from acid reflux/GERD, H2 blockers - such as Prevacid/famotidine - are much safer, and they work well for me. BE ADVISED THOUGH: if you stop taking PPIs after extended use, you can end up with "hyper-secretory syndrome" where more stomach acid than normal is then produced, so your doctor will need to prescribe a higher dose or you will need more over-the-counter famotidine. I require three doses daily of 40 mg each to control my reflux. (I am a retired RN, and this information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge and personal research.)
You may have a good theory! I blamed flu shots, statins and diet drinks for my father in laws dementia…
You are spot on about those unnecessary and dangerous statins. And yes, those artificial sweeteners I believe cause lots of problems, including cancer. I hope your family listens to you.
I think there is a link between artificial sweeteners and pancreatic cancer. Just an observation from living a long time in one area.
I agree!And it makes sense because the pancreas handles sugars, real or fake.
Shelly, research indicates (available at NIH and PubMed) that PPIs - Proton Pump Inhibitors for acid reflux such as omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), Pantoprazole (Protonix), and quite a few others, all ending in "prazole", and can indeed cause - or worsen - dementia. PPIs are very popular, prescribed by most physicians, and are fairly effective for the most part, but NOT worth the significant risk of early dementia, especially in those of us who have taken them for years. The companies making these drugs claim the risk is small, if taken properly - meaning for a short period of time only, which leaves out those of us with GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disorder).
A lot of doctors make light of this adverse effect, but as a man now in my seventies who took five or six (the VA changed them based on what was currently cheapest) different ones for over fifteen years - and is developing a form of aphasia (loss of ability to speak or understand language, in my case, anomic aphasia - inability to remember names of objects, concepts, people, etc.) I firmly believe the long-term use has damaged the (not bragging) extremely large vocabulary to which I once had access. Fortunately, writing allows me to come up with the words I need or can substitute, but conversations can be difficult.
If you need relief from acid reflux/GERD, H2 blockers - such as Prevacid/famotidine - are much safer, and they work well for me. BE ADVISED THOUGH: if you stop taking PPIs after extended use, you can end up with "hyper-secretory syndrome" where more stomach acid than normal is then produced, so your doctor will need to prescribe a higher dose or you will need more over-the-counter famotidine. I require three doses daily of 40 mg each to control my reflux. (I am a retired RN, and this information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge and personal research.)