Hi! I'm new here and have been living with an ileostomy caused by Crohn's for over 4 years. I currently take 32 mg loperamide and 40 mg omeprazole to try to control the output, which has always been high. Over the last couple of years, I've lost about 3 stone in weight and am constantly tired. Could the omeprazole be causing this, perhaps lack of sleep? My blood tests seem to come back okay, but this is really impacting my life, and no one seems to have any answers. Is this just how I'll feel permanently, or has anyone overcome a similar problem with alternative meds, etc.? Any advice appreciated :)
Why Join MeetAnOstoMate?
First off, this is a pretty cool site with 33,841 members. Get inside and you will see.
It's not all about ostomy. Everything is being discussed.
Many come here for advice or to give advice 🗣, others have found good friends 🤗, and there are also those who have found love 💓. Most of all, people are honest and truly care.
Privacy is very important - the website has many features that are only visible to members.
Create an account and you will be amazed.
Advertisement
Hollister
We conducted a survey to better understand the impact that living with an ostomy has on sleep.
Learn the results of our ostomy sleep survey.
Learn the results of our ostomy sleep survey.