Helps acid but has bad side effects

I was having really bad acid reflux at times along with my ibs flair up. So my doctor recommended I start taking Omeprazole twice daily. It was such a relief. So much that after taking it a few days and missing a dose my acid was a killler. So I went 2 months straight taking this medicine. It seemed to be a God send. But when I started having terrible side effects from it such as chest pain, shoulder pain, terrible headaches. I started looking up other forums of others experiences and they had the same exact side effecrs. Some had nerve damage and still years later it hasn't got better. This medicine works but isn't needed for long term use. Your body becomes dependent on it. And when you stop it intensifies the negatives. It also effects the stomach nerves. I have twisting in my stomach and thought I was headed to heart attack. I will say it works but don't be fooled by doctors who don't do their research and studying up on how bad this stuff can ruin your life. Take it from me. 1 box (14 tablets is enough).