- Tickling deep in throat while talking turns into coughing fit and eye watering 5th December 2007
... from there. I hope he does not recommend taking the Nexium TWICE a day instead of just once. It's expensive enough ... have to take those. I now question my need for the Nexium and wonder if it could be making me so sick instead...
- acid reflux (so I have told) 4th December 2007
... I am on Nexium for my problem. I was told it is acid reflux, but ... had heart burn in my life, nor do I have any pain. Nexium is not helping me at all, I also tried lo losec. I...
... [QUOTE=patdunn;3335081]I am on Nexium for my problem. I was told it is acid reflux, but ... had heart burn in my life, nor do I have any pain. Nexium is not helping me at all, I also tried lo losec. I...
... suffer from LPR. Read up on it.
I am on/off with the Nexium , but the flem issue remains the same. I need to stay...
- help!! 2nd December 2007
... informed by my ENT specialist that it was gerd. im on nexium 40, i take motilium because i get oesophageal spasms...
- Had Lap Nissen Fundoplication... 30th November 2007
... the chest and stomach pain. My doc switched me to Nexium (second go-round with this one) twice a day. No results...
- Heart Palpitations and Gas on side of my back 27th November 2007
... last six months that she believes its gerd. im taking nexium 40 but it just does not relieve this, im at my wits...
- Lump in throat - GERD? LPR? 25th November 2007
... help at all? I have tried now Prevacid, Protonix and Nexium , but I have gone back to Prevacid because the others ... gave me gas that went up into my back and the doggone Nexium made me light headed. Have you experienced this?...
- chest pain, ? esophageal spasms 24th November 2007
... said both were healing very well. ( was on acidphex, nexium , prevacid, ect. tried them all) Developed low parathryoid...
- LPR Symptoms Out Of Control! 23rd November 2007
... thick stringy flem and my throat feels raw. i am on nexium 40mg one a day and it dont seem to work.... i can...
- mucous in throat 21st November 2007
... forced myself to work out & it was ok. Been on/off Nexium , Protonix, etc, doesn't seem to make a diff, lost...
- Nothing seems to work 18th November 2007
... hazy the last couple of weeks. My new doc put me on Nexium 2/day and a 150Zantac just last week, so I'm gonna...
- ACV...Mix With Juice ? 17th November 2007
... water). I can go to sleep after that. I also take Nexium 40mg.
Today, I took Domperidone, Nexium and Tazac...
- Aciphex Side Effects?? 15th November 2007
... problem with Prevacid after about 8 months. I'm trying Nexium next....
- PPIs and weight gain 13th November 2007
... I'm taking Nexium and it helps me a lot but I gain weight. The same ... I have Protonix but it doesn't help as much as the Nexium , adn I don't know if I gained weight on it - I had...
- How long do you have to be on ppis for life? 11th November 2007
... took prilosec for 3 months then went off now Im on Nexium . Doesnt seem to get better can you stay on these...
... I weaned myself off nexium taking it 1 year. It took me 2 1/2 months
going from ... Finally I only took zantac as needed and now have been nexium free for 2 months with no problems. I maintain a healthy ... great. No more joint problems, headaches etc. The nexium DID heal my esophagitis but after one year I felt...
... I recently weaned myself off nexium after taking it for one year.It did heal my esophagitis...
... that eventually I'll have even more side effects from NEXIUM beyond the weight gain I'm currently experiencing ... FREE" days I have to have before weaning myself off NEXIUM .
By the way, Endoscopy showed no evidence of ... who has no clue about my prognosis or even if the Nexium actually cured any erosion since I took Prevacid/Nexium ... for a few weeks before the Endoscopy. Can Nexium cure an erosion in just a few weeks, so as to leave...
... [QUOTE=aachiker;3417506]I weaned myself off nexium taking it 1 year. It took me 2 1/2 months
going from ... Finally I only took zantac as needed and now have been nexium free for 2 months with no problems. I maintain a healthy ... great. No more joint problems, headaches etc. The nexium DID heal my esophagitis but after one year I felt...
... for your posts-they have given me hope!
I went off nexium 40mg 1x day almost 2 weeks ago. After a week I started ... zantac and tums. :( I do not want to go back on nexium .
I agree with your thinking, nexium is a bandaid...
... aid. My doctor warned me that the longer I stayed on Nexium the more likely I would get the complications of the...
... I have been on prevacid about 4 years and Nexium around 6, I think (ten years total on meds) for gastric ... reason I cannot absorb iron. I am suspicious that the Nexium is at least part of the problem. There have been ... heard before about it being difficult to wean off of Nexium . I know if I miss a dose, I am absolutely miserable ... Fundipiclation (sp?) so I could possibly stop taking Nexium , but now I am wondering if that is going to be a solution...
... Hi JJ,
I am suspicious that the Nexium is at least part of the problem. There have been ... could be causing us harm when taken long-term. I am on Nexium indefinitelly (until told otherwise, I guess). I don ... heard before about it being difficult to wean off of Nexium . I know if I miss a dose, I am absolutely miserable ... question. My doctor told me that I cannot stop taking the Nexium unless I am prepared to deal with GERD that is much ... than what I have now. Well, I am not, so....I am on Nexium .
getting the Nissen Fundipiclation (sp?) so I ... could possibly stop taking Nexium , but now I am wondering if that is going to be a solution...
... Although I suspect Nexium to be at least partly the cause of my severe anemia ... would consider the surgery then. Even before taking Nexium , my GERD was severe. I had to sleep almost in a full ... am not sure if I am worse now when I have missed a Nexium dose because it was always pretty bad....
... would consider the surgery then. Even before taking Nexium , my GERD was severe. I had to sleep almost in a full ... am not sure if I am worse now when I have missed a Nexium dose because it was always pretty bad.
What's this...
- does yogurt cure acid reflux burning? 10th November 2007
... apples. I have had GERD about 10 years and been on Nexium about 1 year and before that Prilosec. Have you found...
... years ago, was on Prilosec 9 of the 10 years and now Nexium about a year. I'll try the ginger tea and licorice ... yogurt are excellent. One day I want to get off the Nexium completely because I'm concerned about the long term...
- Need details on endoscopy scared to death!!! 10th November 2007
... foods for GERD. I would like to stop take my PPI ( Nexium ) because I've heard very negative side effects long...
... had the barium test so far.
You have to take your Nexium for 90 days for it to do its job. I would like to...
... Flower Girl: There is no doubt that Nexium is probably the best PPI out there, and it's ok to ... when taking it. I found it's always best to take the Nexium at least 1/2 hour before you eat. As far as long ... term, I have had no problems, and I have been on Nexium for about a year and Prilosec about 7 years, both...
... getting worse, not better. Is it possible for the Nexium to lose effectiveness? It seemed to be helping with...
- PPI side effects 9th November 2007
... cause me to have spasms in my throat. I have tried Nexium and Prilosec and maybe something else. And after a...
... cause me to have spasms in my throat. I have tried Nexium and Prilosec and maybe something else. And after a...
... years ago, was on Prilosec 9 of the 10 years and now Nexium about a year with no problems. I'm going to try ginger...
... I have been on it for almost 11 months, Prilosec, Nexium , Protonix and now was taking Acidphex. I don't want...
... different pharmacists today about any negative effects of Nexium when used over a long period of time. Both said they...
- Anybody try Domperidone? 6th November 2007
...
I take 1 domperidone before dinner along with a Nexium , and 1 more domperidone just before bed.
On reglan...
... drugs.
In my case, I get relief if I take it with Nexium .
Ask your doctor about it.
Andy...
- Acid Reflux? Anxiety? Other? 5th November 2007
... acid reflux disease. He gave me 3 trial bottles of Nexium and sent me on my way. I took those 3 bottles over ... since lost my health insurance, and stopped taking the Nexium as when he gave them to me I took them for a month ... about 80+%.
I still have 2-3 bottles of trial size Nexium left that I should probably be getting back on in...
- Nissen Fundo coming up in three weeks 4th November 2007
... opinion on "last resort"??? I am currently taking Nexium , and topping up during the day with Gaviscon liquid ... . The Nexium doesn't completely negate the symptoms (heartburn...
- Anyone on Protonix 3rd November 2007
... Monday and she put me on 40 mg Protonix in am and 40 mg Nexium in pm. Gave me couple weeks worth of samples then ... had instructions to take until out then continue on Nexium . I must say that my voice hasn't been this good in...
- Just a VERY sore throat- 3rd November 2007
... your throat, and it came back normal.
I have taken Nexium , etc... but I don't want to be on those kinds of...
... your throat, and it came back normal.
I have taken Nexium , etc... but I don't want to be on those kinds of ... t really sore but it feels irritated all the time. Nexium didn't help me at all so I don't take it anymore...
- DGL Extract (licorice) works great for me 2nd November 2007
... chewing a few! I am much better - I did start taking Nexium so I'm not sure what exactly it is, I think it might...
- Getting worse-do you have it this bad? 1st November 2007
... lungs now and then. I feel your pain. I have been on Nexium for years and it isn't working too well anymore....
- flowergirl2day ? 1st November 2007
... early September. He revied my meds and added 40mg of Nexium daily (and made a couple of other changes, added a ... I saw an immediate improvement after starting the Nexium . My breathing returned to normal over a period of...
- What can a gastrologist do to treat acid reflux? 31st October 2007
... rointerologist gave me an endoscope (camera down my throat) nexium made me right as rain...
- Dance Teacher with shortness of breath...Please Help 31st October 2007
... complete in between. I used to take the PPI's like Nexium but was having side effects. I also stay awya from...
- Nexium and side effects 29th October 2007
... Can Nexium completely stop the reflux? I've done some reading...
... Luckily, the meds can make it more bearable. I think Nexium has helped me with more than just lowering the gastric ... question: what are the known long-term effects of Nexium and other PPIs? Has proper long-term testing ever...
... question: what are the known long-term effects of Nexium and other PPIs? Has proper long-term testing ever...
... wanted to know about any possible harmful effects of Nexium . The cost of this therapy is one consideraton, its...
... new in here just looking around. :) I found this on Nexium I have taken them for years and don't suffer from ... of pain weather it's a migraine or tummy pain, with Nexium taking Nurofen makes me vomit :( does anyone else...
... I've been taking Nexium for several years now and it has stopped the reflux ... :) The main problem I have with taking Nexium , if I try to take Nurofen for really bad pain or migraines...
... that's not something that would deter me from taking Nexium long-term. Good to know others have taken it for long...
- What is this? 28th October 2007
... which seems to have gone away with the addition of Nexium to my medications.
Thank you very much,
flowergirl...
- Going crazy, need answers 28th October 2007
... can be taken with your regular meds as I'm also on Nexium and Effexor XR.
You can get acidophilus at any...
- Hi everyone... new here and just tired of this.. 27th October 2007
... insurance thing. After about four years of taking Nexium Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan cut me off and...
- Endoscopy done! 24th October 2007
... should feel better by next week?
I was just given Nexium at 40 mg 1 X a day and Carafate 10ml 4 X a day which...
- Yet Another ENT - Really Down 22nd October 2007
... combos left but she put me on Protonex in the morn and Nexium in the evening plus prescribed some "knock your socks...
... combos left but she put me on Protonex in the morn and Nexium in the evening plus prescribed some "knock your socks...
- Anyone Know How To Stop Reflux???? 22nd October 2007
... I am on Nexium and Carafate which help neutralize acid but my main...
... [QUOTE=stimi3ak;3268978]I am on Nexium and Carafate which help neutralize acid but my main...
- A question for the ladies 20th October 2007
... in the night due to reflux. Although I am taking Nexium it is not stopping the reflux for whatever reason...
... [QUOTE=stimi3ak;3267625]Although I am taking Nexium it is not stopping the reflux for whatever reason...
- Getting worried 20th October 2007
... and a fabulous new gastronologist I am now on 40mg Nexium 1 X day, 10 ml of Carafate 4 X day and 75 mg of Effexor...
... I am wondering if it will be okay to take with my Nexium and Effexor.
Before you took the pine nut oil...
- Chest Tightness 19th October 2007
...
I am on 10 ml of Carafate 4 X day and 40 mg of Nexium 1 X a day. Does anyone else know what can stop the...
- Aloe Juice 18th October 2007
... seems to help when I have a flare up. Im am also on Nexium and that really helps.
thanks;)...
- Weird new sympton -anyone else experienced 17th October 2007
... Omeprazole for hiatal hernia? I have both and am on Nexium for the acid reflux. I was not given anything for...
- Severe nausea help 17th October 2007
... of a hiatal hernia and an acid reflux, I was put on Nexium . It somehow affected my nausea to such a degree I ... couple of times a day, as opposed to all the time. The Nexium has helped me greatly. I cannot picture the mechanism...
- Nissen Fundolipication Surgery 16th October 2007
... took all the medications possible and ended up with Nexium 2 x a day and still no relief. So I was finally given...
- Stretta & EndoCinch Procedures? 15th October 2007
... years ago and NOTHING has helped with my reflux. The Nexium that I take makes the reflux less acidic, but I still...
- chronic reflux 14th October 2007
... switch me back and forth but lately it's been one 40mg Nexium before breakfast and one 40 mg 30 min before dinner...
- Please respond, I am so freaked out 14th October 2007
... the cardiologist she said, "that jerk just gave me nexium ." I told her that I actually have had the same pain ... I have Acid reflux. I have been on high dosages of nexium (one of the stronger rx's for it) and I don't get...
- Could it be a Gall Bladder problem? 14th October 2007
... tried Prevacid, Zantac, Carafate, Dispas, Prilosec, Nexium and Reglan but haven't found any relief.
At this...
- Why won't my voice come back? Pleas help... 10th October 2007
... supposly I was diagnoised with Acid Reflux and I went on NEXIUM 40 mg a day....I wanna know if I was diagnoised incorrectly...
... same way...nothing went away...and now i'm taking Nexium for the acid reflux and I can't even tell if it's...
... it?
It sounds like you have LPR. In my case one Nexium a day did next to nothing. You might need the dosage...
... might not even be acid reflux even though he gave me Nexium for it....So he wants me to stop taking the nexium...
... might not even be acid reflux even though he gave me Nexium for it....So he wants me to stop taking the nexium...
- esophageal spasms now? 7th October 2007
... with pregnancy, I guess. But I have been totally off Nexium since June, and on Nexium I never experienced any...
... feels like I have a heavy weight on my chest. The nexium is starting to take care of it though. I ate a lot...
- 11 Year Old With GERD?? 6th October 2007
... nothing worked but that for me. I wouldn't go with Nexium though, because if Prilosec doesn't work, Nexium probably...
- Swallowing problems from Nexium? 4th October 2007
... My history:
-started on nexium in 03 after laryngytis/difficulty swallowing (following ... very dry throat with 2x; zegerid (didn't work); and nexium both 1x and 2x.
- The nexium 2x seemed to cause swallowing...
... Personally, they've only put me on Prevacid, Prilosec and Nexium but have switched me back and forth. As I understand ... , Nexium is the strongest leaving no down time (yeah, right ... and yada, yada, yada. I actually have stopped the Nexium in the past couple of weeks and other than having...
... My symptoms got worse while I was taking Nexium ....
- Can someone with GERD guide me 3rd October 2007
... year.
I cannot take ANY acid blocker...tried nexium , aphihex, pepcid....when I take them in the morning...
... year.
I cannot take ANY acid blocker...tried nexium , aphihex, pepcid....when I take them in the morning...
- pH Probe 2nd October 2007
... nexplained. It seems to have gone away with the addition of Nexium to my already generous assortment of pharmaceuticals...
... contributing to my SOB.
How long did it take for the NExium to work for you? I have been taking it for a month...
... in my breathing about a week after starting my 40mg Nexium . It gradually got better, and about 4 weeks later ... everyday normal function.
These positive effects of Nexium on my breathing took me by surprise. I suspect that ... Nexium compliments one or more of my other medications. If ... severe shortness of breath, as I suspected, perhaps the Nexium somehow neutralized them. It's all guesswork. Thank ... be responsible for the SOB.
Good luck with the Nexium . I just picked up another 28 days' supply (28 pills...
- Hi, I am new here. Wanted to tell of my long term effects of PPI's 1st October 2007
... when it was a prescription and then Protonix and now Nexium . In the last year I have noticed my tongue turning...
- Acid Reflux home diagnosis remedies? 1st October 2007
... Asthma meds didn't really help. When I went on Nexium , my symptoms went away and I forgot all about it. ... I went on a course of antibiotics last spring, my Nexium quit working! My shortness of breath returned worse...
... Asthma meds didn't really help. When I went on Nexium , my symptoms went away and I forgot all about it. ... I went on a course of antibiotics last spring, my Nexium quit working! My shortness of breath returned worse...
- GERD and chest pain 1st October 2007
... between all the major PPI meds and have settled with Nexium for the past couple years (although Aciphex was good...
- Prilosec and depression 1st October 2007
... happen. These PPIs are weird. I know when I was on Nexium and tried to double my dosage, I started having horrible...
- GERD/Gagging/Itching in throat 30th September 2007
... Its one of my main symptoms,the nexium stops the acid but not the reflux...
- Help- I am back 28th September 2007
... twinges" of pain also and that was when I was taking nexium . No "burning" for me either. The doc put me on nexium...
- Had Endoscopy this morning 28th September 2007
... have changed a few times already.
Currently:
Nexium , twice per day. Once before breakfast and once before...
- Does anyone else get this with LPR, esophagitis, gastritis and overall GERD???? 27th September 2007
... to breathe. For the last two weeks I have been on Nexium and Carafate which have helped me a lot. I am a lot...
... to mention that my breathing greatly improved with Nexium , too. I can now make it up the stairs (all 12 of them...
- Having problems talking and changing of my voice...hard to sing now...etc. 27th September 2007
... have allergies and Acid Reflux disease and put me on Nexium for acid reflux and Nasacort for the allergies...I...
... pump inhibitors)are medications such as Prevacid and Nexium prescribed to reduce acid. I don't know how this disease...
... call the gastro. He changed the meds from Acophex to Nexium which seemed a slight better.
And now?
I am ... taking Nexium twice per day, Zantac 300mg before bed, sleeping on...
... There are other prescription medications like this, Nexium is one(purple pill, you must have seen advertised ... back of the nasal airway. This is LPR.
Aciphex, nexium , prilosec etcc are medications which should help....
... were causing all these miserable symptoms. I am on Nexium for the GERD....
- Acid Reflux/GERD 27th September 2007
... Have been on Nexium for around 2 years. It has been great, however after ... Fibrillation and taking Aspirin & Verapamil for 3 weeks the Nexium no longer works and burning like a blow torch inside...
... hear you are having such problems. Did you take the Nexium together with the aspirin and Verapamil? When you ... take a PPI like Nexium you have to take it alone with no other medicines ... supposed to wait 2 hours after you have taken the Nexium to take them (hope this makes sense). If you take ... efficacy the same as taking them with food. With Nexium you have to wait one hour before you can eat. I know ... because I did read the insert that accompanies the Nexium bottle and all of this is explained. Good luck.....
... Hi Duchess3,
I always make sure I take Nexium a minimum pf 1 hour before other meds. Would always...
- Acid reflux & gas is worse right before period 24th September 2007
... The rest of the month Im okay. I only need the Nexium for a week or so each month. When I eat chocolate...
- 5 years plus on prilosic now what ?? 24th September 2007
... have to test them out, ive heard good things about nexium but its very expensive....
... Hi Melindaboat,
Similar to you I''ve been on Nexium for 2 years everything was great however, in my case ... Verapamil was given to me for atrial fibrillation the Nexium isn't working & I'm in pain with severe heartburn...
- How long until you got better? 24th September 2007
... Anyway....a week ago they started me on 40 mg of Nexium once a day, 10ml of Carafate 4 X a day & Effexor because...
... Anyway....a week ago they started me on 40 mg of Nexium once a day, 10ml of Carafate 4 X a day & Effexor because...
... since then but I think I need something stronger like nexium but its too expensive for me. For me, it was ANXIETY...
- 4 months of weird sensation in larynx 23rd September 2007
... breathing in stomach contents I have been on double nexium for years and they stop the burning but not the flow ... once had a sore throat for 4 months and 120 mg of nexium was needed daily....
... and lump feeling for almost 5 months. I took 40mg Nexium and 150mg Zantac for 6 weeks and it did nothing. Dr ... . doubled the Nexium for the last 2 weeks, still no change. I am going...
- Gerd/acid Reflux?? 23rd September 2007
... Try Nexium . It's the only thing that has worked for me. I've...
- LPR, I'm not alone? 23rd September 2007
... silent GERD. I went back to my MD and he started me on Nexium , which was somewhat working, but after two weeks he...
... to work after having my second child. I have tried Nexium and Prilosec, but seem to get bad side effects from...
- Medication for Acid Reflux 23rd September 2007
... little acid backing up though.
I am currently on Nexium for 3 months minimum. I was told to use one of the ... without it. I have had no notable side-effects on Nexium . I can breathe so much better already.
My hiatal ... I felt an immediate improvement after starting the Nexium . Rightaway. Nausea gone for the most part, and my...
- Chest Pressure 20th September 2007
... makes the problem worse.
I am taking 40mg of Nexium and 10ml of Carafate 4X a day. For the anxiety that...
... Zantac? It is the only thing that worked for me. Nexium and previcid did nothing fore me. If fact, I think...
... last? I have been on Protonix (40mg 2X a day) and Nexium (40mg 1 X day) and both have done nothing for me....
... was stuck under my ribs. My gastro doctot put me on Nexium 3x a day. It did nothing for me. In fact, I stayed...
... sliding hiatal hernia and a GERD very recently. Given Nexium for three months. It's expensive but it has made my...
... breathing in stomach contents I have been on double nexium for years and they stop the burning but not the flow ... once had a sore throat for 4 months and 120 mg of nexium was needed daily....
- Hope I'm going to get better. ! 18th September 2007
... 2 30 mg pills a day. I did not try this but tried Nexium for 5 days and then my insurance informed me that ... I had to try protonix before I could try Nexium . Anybody have any opinions on Protonix? and if so...
- Not taking any medicine 18th September 2007
... infection, which I feel are all caused by the LPR. Two Nexium a day doesn't seem to make any difference than one...
... me and did a number on my body.. I'm afraid to try Nexium .
Right now I'm not taking anything. I'm trying ... as big a problem as women? They seem able to take Nexium , Acifix and any prescription or OTC med and be just...
... stated from poster below, I think I will continue my Nexium or have it switched. Although, I can't say it has...
- frustrated with lump in the throat 17th September 2007
... feeling and it is very annoying for me ,also . I was on Nexium for 6 weeks and it did nothing for me at all. My dr...
- Question regarding Acid Reflux/Stress 15th September 2007
... Especially if it's the delayed release tablets. I am on Nexium and it will take 6 weeks for my recovery. I have...
... obstructing my breathing.
I can tell you that with the nexium and carafate I am taking I can feel a difference....
- They have diagnosed my breathing difficulties FINALLY!!!! 14th September 2007
... So.....I'm now on a strict regiment of Karafate & Nexium . They have had me on Zegerid and Protonix but neither...
... can be cured with GERD medication like Karafate and Nexium . Because this issue has been going on for over 2...
... Carafate at 10ml 4X a day. I'm also taking 40mg of Nexium . I take Gaviscon when the pressure and tightness...
- Just got scoped today 14th September 2007
... at this point how long I am supposed to stay on the Nexium . I have to schedule a follow-up with my gasto next...
