Anyone take Nexium?

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tjf Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2005 Total Posts : 3238	Posted 9/26/2007 6:57 PM (GMT -6)
	Hey guys! Saw my GI today. I have been taking Prilosec OTC for acid reflux and it wasn't helping that much. He put me on Nexium. If I don't see improvements in 2 months he's going to do a scope (joy). Just wanted to see if it had helped you. Thanks! Tabitha (Tab) 100mg Azathioprine, 2 Fibercon, Colazal-6 a day, Acidopholis Pearls, Prilosec OTC http://www.healingwell.com/donate Co-Moderator UC Forum Back to Top

potty girl Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2006 Total Posts : 835	Posted 9/26/2007 7:34 PM (GMT -6)
	a girlfriend of mine takes nexium, she swears by it says it works really good for her. I take protonix and it works for me.your out completely when they do the scope. Rona synthroid .088 mg, lowpressor 50 mg x 2, cozaar 25mg x2, imdur 30 mg nitroquick, proventol, plavix 75 mg, protonix 40 mg x 2, asacal 400mg x 9 carafate 1 gm x 4, zyrtec 10 mg, rhinocort aqua nose spray, fish oil, potassium. Back to Top

Susiebuddy Veteran Member Date Joined Feb 2005 Total Posts : 1373	Posted 9/27/2007 12:02 AM (GMT -6)
	Hello, I am a story like you...I was taking Prilosec OTC for a few months. Over time, my pain and discomfort gradually got worse. He put me on Nexium and after the first day on it, I've been fine ever since!! I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me. SusieBuddy Diagnosed with U/C January 31st, 2004, IBS on July 21st, 2006, Dr says possible Crohn's...We'll see.. Meds: Rowasa enema's - OK, finally got brave enough to start every other night. Canasa 1000mg. AM Only, - Bentyl 10mg. As needed, - Culturelle 1x a day Nexium - 40mg, 1x per day, - Xanax .5mg as needed which is haldly ever, Effexor 37.5mg. www.myspace.com/77016897 Back to Top

tjf Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2005 Total Posts : 3238	Posted 9/27/2007 7:29 AM (GMT -6)
	Oh I hope I have the same results!!! Tabitha (Tab) 100mg Azathioprine, 2 Fibercon, Colazal-6 a day, Acidopholis Pearls, Prilosec OTC http://www.healingwell.com/donate Co-Moderator UC Forum Back to Top

Zurich Regular Member Date Joined Jul 2007 Total Posts : 49	Posted 9/27/2007 8:26 AM (GMT -6)
	You should have good results with the Nexium. I've been on it for about 2 maybe three years now. No problems. The only thing about these acid blockers is that you have to give them a chance to work. I recall Nexium took a good two months on me (I guess it's like all the other pills we pop everyday - very seldom is an immediate effect seen). That being said my niece is a GI doc and she mentioned to me over Easter when I told her that I was still on Nexium that in all probability I always will be. When I asked why, she said that once you have been on the acid blockers for an extended length of time that all acid hell will break open when you stop them. So, who knows ... Zurich Ulcerative Colitis Asaco - 6 pills a day Nexium Probiotic Back to Top

Red_34 Elite Member Date Joined Apr 2004 Total Posts : 23551	Posted 9/27/2007 10:16 AM (GMT -6)
	Good luck with the Nexium. I know several people on this with mixed results. I have been having breakthru burn at night on occasion but I don't know if it warrants enough to make a call to the GI. He did mention that if the Prilosec doesn't work or stops working he was going to prescribe Protonix. I couldn't go on that from the start because of my wacky insurance rules. Let us know if it helps you ok? ^{@--->--SHERRY--<---@} ^{Left sided Uc -'92 - Colazal, Canasa, 6mp, Prilosec, Biotin, Forvia} ^{Secondary Reynauds Syndrome - '04 - Norvasc} ^{Fibromyalgia - '06} ^{PLEASE HELP HEALINGWELL CONTINUE TO HELP OTHERS BY CLICKING HERE: DONATE} ^{@--->--Moderator for Allergies/Asthma and Co-moderator for UC--<---@} http://www.myspace.com/82595818 Back to Top

tjf Veteran Member Date Joined Dec 2005 Total Posts : 3238	Posted 9/27/2007 10:49 AM (GMT -6)
	That was my prob w/ Prilosec....worked for a good chunk of the day and then wore off by the middle of the afternoon. I have tried them all. I'm hoping this one will help...I"m miserable! Tabitha (Tab) 100mg Azathioprine, 2 Fibercon, Colazal-6 a day, Acidopholis Pearls, Prilosec OTC http://www.healingwell.com/donate Co-Moderator UC Forum Back to Top

jellybean1887 Veteran Member Date Joined May 2005 Total Posts : 1362	Posted 9/27/2007 5:12 PM (GMT -6)
	I switched a few months ago from Prilosec OTC to Nexium. It worked really well, and all that burning pain in my stomach is gone. Hope it works well for you! "Of one thing I am certain, the body is not the measure of healing - peace is the measure. ~George Melton~" Back to Top

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