I have acid reflux and am taking nexium that doesn't seem to no longer be working. Recently my dose was increased from 20-40 mg and later another doctor increased it to another 40 mg within an 11 day periods time. my rhyroid was swollen for awhile which tempteted me in the firest place to see my doctor where he increased 20-40. I now have bad pain and burning on left side with a lesser degree on my right side which I get on the entire side from neck to waist but neck pain goes throughiut entire neck. Is there anything I can do in the meantime while I awat my results for tests doctor have signed me up for that would minimize the pain and discomfort I am enduring as well as help me with my swollowing?