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Long term effects of taking Nexium?
Hi, I am a 19yrs old, and have had GERD for 7yrs now, but was only properly diagnosed at 16yrs old, and I have been taking Nexium for 10 months now. My last doctor told me I'd be taking Nexium for the rest of my life, and gave me a 6 month prescription before I moved (2 months ago). Is Nexium safe to use long term or not? Have there been any tests? I can't see a doctor until a month or 2 yet because I am not eligible for a medical plan here until then. Has Nexium been shown to suppress your immune system? I have a cold, and I nearly passed out in class this morning. I always seem to get way sicker than normal people do. Is there anything I can do to help my body cope? My GERD is severe, and I sleep in a hospital bed, stick to a strict diet, and do everything I'm supposed to, and it's not getting any better. I'm barely breaking even with Nexium. Can anyone relate?
Just a side note on the no coverage thing. My mom was on welfare in BC, and that means that us kids have medical through them until we're 19, then we have to get our own. I moved out here when I was still 18, and turned 19 in the middle of sept. I can't get medical out here util I've lived here for 3 months, and when I turned 19 and lost my BC medical, I had only been here half a month. So, I have 2 1/2 months in which to be extra careful not to get hurt or sick or anything. I didn't think that no coverage could happen, but I guess it can and does. Chretien wouldn't be happy? I wouldn't be happy! Anyway, that was just a little aside.
I also have been awfully tired lately, especially sitting in class, and I was wondering if it was due to the Nexium, and exercise usually helps me stay more awake. But you bring up a good point, one I completely forgot about. Sleep Apnea runs very strongly in my family, mostly on my mom's dad's side. I just met a second cousin on his side out here that I never knew about, and in her family, there's strong sleep apnea too. I know that there's still a chance that may not be it, but it's a very likely contender. Thanx. Now I ain't quite so worried.
I also have been awfully tired lately, especially sitting in class, and I was wondering if it was due to the Nexium, and exercise usually helps me stay more awake. But you bring up a good point, one I completely forgot about. Sleep Apnea runs very strongly in my family, mostly on my mom's dad's side. I just met a second cousin on his side out here that I never knew about, and in her family, there's strong sleep apnea too. I know that there's still a chance that may not be it, but it's a very likely contender. Thanx. Now I ain't quite so worried.
I have no ill effects that I can attribute to the Nexium or Losec (other than the loss of about $1,600 per year!). At the moment, I suffer from chronic fatigue (no caps) which I believe has finally been related to a definitive diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. I snored long before I had heartburn, so I don't think there's a connection. Nothing else I suffer from can easily be associated with the PPI thingies.
With respect to provincial health plans..probably a topic for other forums, but I am in Ontario, so don't know anything about Alberta. Your earlier posts really provoked my curiosity, such that I did a web search to see what I could find. I know that back in the days when I moved from province to province, you were never "not covered"...the province you moved from covered you until you were covered in the province you moved to. I know that things have been getting tougher/stricter, but I still think there's some pointed questions you should be able to ask the BC and Alta offices.
The alternative (i.e. no coverage) is pretty much inconceivable in this country -- what if one was involved in an accident or became acutely ill shortly after moving? Mr. Chretien would not be impressed.
Good luck!
With respect to provincial health plans..probably a topic for other forums, but I am in Ontario, so don't know anything about Alberta. Your earlier posts really provoked my curiosity, such that I did a web search to see what I could find. I know that back in the days when I moved from province to province, you were never "not covered"...the province you moved from covered you until you were covered in the province you moved to. I know that things have been getting tougher/stricter, but I still think there's some pointed questions you should be able to ask the BC and Alta offices.
The alternative (i.e. no coverage) is pretty much inconceivable in this country -- what if one was involved in an accident or became acutely ill shortly after moving? Mr. Chretien would not be impressed.
Good luck!
Dear Person on the Provincial health care plan,
There's a great forum (Peripheral Neuropathy forum) over at http://www.braintalk.org where people such as "Rose" are very knowledgable about the vitamin mal-absorption leading to nerve damage problem, that is caused by acid blockers, and other things.
It's a helpful, supportive forum. I hope you'll check it out! :-)
Sincerely, Concerned lady
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
There's a great forum (Peripheral Neuropathy forum) over at http://www.braintalk.org where people such as "Rose" are very knowledgable about the vitamin mal-absorption leading to nerve damage problem, that is caused by acid blockers, and other things.
It's a helpful, supportive forum. I hope you'll check it out! :-)
Sincerely, Concerned lady
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
Dear Chicken Soup,
Thank you. I was once cantankerous in responding to someone whom you had responded to, when I was in an old cynic mood about the many poor quality docs out there. But, I wasn't against your good advice, so I do want you to know that I respect your advice a lot! :-)
Your kindness and gentle-ness of posts is contageous, and has taught me a good lesson.
Sincerely, Concerned lady
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
Thank you. I was once cantankerous in responding to someone whom you had responded to, when I was in an old cynic mood about the many poor quality docs out there. But, I wasn't against your good advice, so I do want you to know that I respect your advice a lot! :-)
Your kindness and gentle-ness of posts is contageous, and has taught me a good lesson.
Sincerely, Concerned lady
http://cantbreathesuspectvcd.com
I have to take Nexium religiously too, because my symptoms also show up as little as 36hrs since the last dose. I always take my vitmains at about the same time as the Nexium so's I remember them. I also figure that the more that's down there, the greater the chances that something'll get absorbed. Some's better than none. You haven't had any bad side effects or complications from Nexium in the 12 years you've been taking PPI's?
What province are you in? If you know anything about the Alberta medical plan, I'd be so grateful. I just moved to Alberta from BC and need to find out about the medical plan here as my BC medical expired. Thanx.
What province are you in? If you know anything about the Alberta medical plan, I'd be so grateful. I just moved to Alberta from BC and need to find out about the medical plan here as my BC medical expired. Thanx.
I am just now running out to exercise my credit card and refill my prescription for Nexium.
I have been taking Losec (prilosec in US, I think?) or Nexium for about 12 years. I have found it to be essential to control severe heartburn, which begins to reappear about 36 hours after my last dose. It has also been found to control a chronic cough that I suffered with for about 15 years prior to finding a very thorough, progressive respirologist who nailed the GERD diagnosis.
I am 47, and have a variety of ailments and complaints, from plantar fascitis and working all the way up to ringing in the ears. I'm not apt to blame the Losec or Nexium for any of them. I had a very thorough gastro workup a little less than a year ago, with no problems found.
I'm continuing with Nexium for now; we discussed laparoscopic fundoplication, mainly because the provincial health plan covers surgery, but not prescription drugs; I decided against the surgery because I'm feeling fairly well controlled, and the surgery carries its own set of risk and side effects. I was particularly swayed by a note I saw somewhere, that indicated there was a 1 in 50 chance that the laparoscopic approach would not work so that traditional open surgery would be undertaken.
I was unaware of the effect on vitamin absorption, and resolve to start taking vitiman supplements more religiously, figuring that the more that's down there, the more that will get absorbed???
I have been taking Losec (prilosec in US, I think?) or Nexium for about 12 years. I have found it to be essential to control severe heartburn, which begins to reappear about 36 hours after my last dose. It has also been found to control a chronic cough that I suffered with for about 15 years prior to finding a very thorough, progressive respirologist who nailed the GERD diagnosis.
I am 47, and have a variety of ailments and complaints, from plantar fascitis and working all the way up to ringing in the ears. I'm not apt to blame the Losec or Nexium for any of them. I had a very thorough gastro workup a little less than a year ago, with no problems found.
I'm continuing with Nexium for now; we discussed laparoscopic fundoplication, mainly because the provincial health plan covers surgery, but not prescription drugs; I decided against the surgery because I'm feeling fairly well controlled, and the surgery carries its own set of risk and side effects. I was particularly swayed by a note I saw somewhere, that indicated there was a 1 in 50 chance that the laparoscopic approach would not work so that traditional open surgery would be undertaken.
I was unaware of the effect on vitamin absorption, and resolve to start taking vitiman supplements more religiously, figuring that the more that's down there, the more that will get absorbed???
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