is it gerd

recently diagnosed with gerd im having difficulty swallowing dizziness chest pain and lots of heartburn doc prescribed nexium however im still experiencing the same symptoms could it be something else

[selmaS]

Hi and welcome to the GERD forum.

May I ask how long u r taking the meds?.....it can take time to see results of the meds.And u should be also watching ur diet and make some lifestyle changes.

It is possible that the meds u r on may not work, but do give it some time and if u still haven't seen results ask ur dr about the possiblity of trying a diff med.Nexium is a PPI (proton pump inhibator) U may want to try an rx stregenth of pepcid which is a HII (histamine inhibator)

Keep us posted on ur progress

"selma"

[ladystar]

thank u for responding so far 2 weeks and i don't see no improvement its scaring me to always feel this way my doc said give it 4 weeks i don't no what else to do

[selmaS]

Ask ur pharamacist what OTC med u can take with it like Maalax tablets ...and don't forget to avoid the foods that will trigger a flare.

PPI's are slow to get working...and they don't always work for everyone. I took them over the yrs for flares and this last time they just stopped working , so I am now on HII and they work much better for me.

Relax and give it the time, and if it still isn't working contact ur dr for a med change.

"selma"