For those who swear by, or at least coexist w/ Nexium

[Sugoya]

Hello,

I want to express a concern in this post. I know some people begin with 1 Nexium per day, and then if they become immune to that, they then move on to 2 Nexium a day (usually one pill 30 min. before Breakfast and Dinner respectively). How often is this the case? If this is the case, then why don't we just start out with 2 Nexium a day? My acid is at it's worst when I wake up in the morning. If I take 1 pill before Breakfast as my Gastro. recommends, it's not going to last long enough to prevent my nausious acid feeling the next morning, is it?

I was diagnosed with a mildly incompetent L.E.S., Minimal GERD and minimal Gastritis. My plan is/was to use Nexium for the 1-3 months that is recommended in order to "heal". During this time I will be sticking to a strict GERD diet (I've been on it for a week, so I know I can force myself to do it). What is my plan missing? Should I take the pill once or twice a day? Should I start out with 1, move up to 2, and then ween myself back down to 1 as the 3 month point nears? The whole time I will be on the strict GERD diet and eventually try to work my way back into eating regular food. What do ya'll suggest/recommend? Thanks.

[Sugoya]

I had a parasite called H.Pylori and I Was given about 4 different meds to take care of it. Then later I did a stool test to make sure that the parasite had been eliminated. I have been dealing with these issues for nearly a year now, so it can be daunting. Please keep doing your research and I will keep doing mine, and I hope something good can happen for all of us.

[Chrissycain]

Hi I'm new here. I too suffer from this awful thing GERD. It drives me crazy I tell you. I am taking 1 Nexium a day along with Motilium three times a day. Now this does not work a tell you. There are times when I think it does and another time when I think that nothing can cure this horrible thing. I agree with Selma to keep taking what was prescribed or call your doc to find out if you can start taking two or maybe add some other meds to assist.

I was told that stress adds to it and also that anxiety can be experienced. Have your doctor advised you to do a Barium Meal. It is where you are given a very think liquid like a paste to coat the stomach. Then you are asked to roll so that this can be done. Also, something like an ultrasound machine is used to look at the esophasgus. It will show whether or not it is normal or show the abnormalties. This is how I found out about my acid reflux.

My doctor wants to put me on anti=depressants because he said I am stressed and it makes it worst!. I visited another doctor today who recommends that I do a stool test (faeces) to check if there is a parasite in my stool that is triggering off this thing. But Sugoya it is easier said than done when it comes on to not stressing over something that has changed your life significantly. I am currently doing a lot of research on this disease and will share it with you all each time.


Peace and love

[selmaS]

HI....I would suggest u try the dosage as rx'd by the dr...if u have a problem with it being an issues btwn doses....than call ur dr, he may change it for u.

Also, u might want to try and chew surgarless gum , ur saliva helps cut down on the acid.

DO u know th eroot cause of the acid??

"selma"