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Pre-Barrett's? I always thought it was you either had Barrett's or you didn't.
In any case, I would think that a diagnosis for GERD would be enough to have your insurance company cover Nexium. If you can't get them to cover you for it, you can also get the AstraZeneca branded "Neksium" (technically authorized for sale in India and Pakistan only) by going to online pharmacies. (Check out PharmacyChecker (dot) com for a list of pharmacies. These guys are recommended by the AARP.)
A quick recommendation: If you can somehow get your hands on black raspberries, DO IT. Research has come out showing that a compound in that fruit is very helpful for people with esophageal issues, particularly Barrett's.
In any case, I would think that a diagnosis for GERD would be enough to have your insurance company cover Nexium. If you can't get them to cover you for it, you can also get the AstraZeneca branded "Neksium" (technically authorized for sale in India and Pakistan only) by going to online pharmacies. (Check out PharmacyChecker (dot) com for a list of pharmacies. These guys are recommended by the AARP.)
A quick recommendation: If you can somehow get your hands on black raspberries, DO IT. Research has come out showing that a compound in that fruit is very helpful for people with esophageal issues, particularly Barrett's.
Good luck.