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Had the Doctor App't
by nanci, Jun 21, 2002 12:00AM
Went yesterday - this is what happened. He reviewed my file from 4 yrs ago (last time I saw him) and said at that time, the biopsies showed mild reflux and mild gastritis. I explained what was going on, telling him I am taking two 40mg Nexium per day and also explained my nervousness about losing weight (the nexium by the way are samples I got from another gastro doctor who is booked until mid July - that app't I need to cancel). Presently, my weight fluctuates five lbs - I always seem to lose 3-4 lbs overnight, regardless of what I eat. He said the fact that I wasn't continually losing makes him think it's not anything serious. He did order a CT abdomen scan to rule out anything going on around the ab area. He wants me to continue taking 2 Nexium until I feel better then drop down to one. I told him that when I did this last week, I felt worse. He said I need to feel good for a week or so before I start decreasing dosage. Also, taking two is fine even though I have major concerns about taking such a high dose. He did say he wouldn't want me to take two long term but didn't say what long term was. He ordered a scope but that's not until 7-29. He added that if I felt absolutely wonderful by then, I wouldn't need to have one.
Can I have your comments please. I'm feeling slightly better, more like 50%. I've been taking 2 Nexium now for almost a week. Tried going down to one last weekend and paid the price on Monday. He didn't give me a time frame for how long it would take before I felt good every day. Thanks.
Can I have your comments please. I'm feeling slightly better, more like 50%. I've been taking 2 Nexium now for almost a week. Tried going down to one last weekend and paid the price on Monday. He didn't give me a time frame for how long it would take before I felt good every day. Thanks.
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How long have you been on Nexium? Did you notice any stomach pain from it? I too have gastritis as a result of H. Pylori. It has been erradicated, 3 months, but I still have intestinal problems. I am no longer taking Nexium, just Zantac. I am feeling better but not 100%, more like 60-70%. From what I have read this can take a long time. I personally had a hard time on the PPI's (7weeks in total) but everyone is different.
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