I am new to all of this. My brother was diagnosed with esophagus cancer, so I asked for a scope, since I had reflux, too. They found Barrett's, and put me on 80 mg of nexium per day. It has cut the reflux completely, but all of a sudden I seem to have difficulty swallowing, and I feel like food gets caught in my throat, up near the top. I feel all the time like I have a lump in my throat as well. I never had a problem with this until I went on the nexium. Any idea if this is a side effect? It is driving me crazy. My dr plans another scope, but it won't be for a while and this is alarming me. Thanks in advance for any help.
Hey Coppermom,
The symptoms that you are describing are not of the medication - but of the condition. A great resource is the following:
http://www.barrettsinfo.com/index.htm
hope this helps!
The symptoms that you are describing are not of the medication - but of the condition. A great resource is the following:
http://www.barrettsinfo.com/index.htm
hope this helps!
**Edited to make link clickable**
Post Edited By Moderator (~Jennifer~) : 3/17/2006 7:27:51 PM (GMT-7)
I NEVER had a symptom like this until I started on the Nexium. I only had the scope because my brother was diagnosed with EC. I had reflux, at night only, but no choking during the day. This is why I think it might be the Nexium. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this.
Hi Coppermom
I am so sorry about your brother. Do you mind me asking how old he is and what is his prognosis.
Thanks
Scooby