Got a diagnosis today..

Gina · 03-20-2009, 06:01 AM

I started the Nexium last night, to be honest with you I had the attack last night again, I felt better with the myltana liquid. Gayle and Anglie someone told me it takes awhile before you feel the difference not a one time deal.. Is that true? I have to stop looking things up on the internet, I hear good things and bad things like it doesn't work and gives you headaches. I guess like any other medicine its trail and error..

The dr. wants me to take the pill for a month, so I will give it a shot. Janet Im not sure but I think the two are sort of similar , Gayle would know better... Gerd and acid reflux.. Glad that your pill works for you, how long have you been taking your medication?

Thanks ladies!

Janet · 03-20-2009, 07:06 AM

I've been taking it for over a year now. I'll check here in a bit and tell you what it is.

DianaB · 03-20-2009, 07:14 AM

Gina, I'm glad to hear that you've figured out what your problem is. That had to be so scary and I'm sure that you're relieved. Sorry, but I don't know a thing about Nexium.

gja1000 · 03-20-2009, 12:37 PM

GERD is the acronym for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - which is a long term for acid reflux - so yes, they are basically the same thing. Nexium is a good drug, like all drugs, some people can't take it. Gary stayed on it too long - but his was for an ulcer, maybe the dose is different - maybe for gerd, you stay on a lower dose permanently - I'm not sure. Gary had some weird lab work, can't remember what it was and it turned out to be caused by the Nexium. He came off it (cuz his ulcer was healed) and he was fine. Again, I think he was on a pretty high dose.

Yes, it does take a while, it doesn't work instantly like Mylanta. Did they tell you not to take mylanta? If not, then I'd go ahead and take it till the nexium kicks in. Or I'd call and ask if it is OK to take Mylanta till the Nexium starts working.

Also, did they tell you to raise the head of your bed? You should. At least 6 inches, maybe 8 if you can tolerate it. That will really help also!

Ponyup · 03-20-2009, 01:05 PM

I was on nexium. I started having tummy problems right out of college. Throwing up for no reason, diarhhea, that stuff. I was diagnosed with irratible bowel syndrome. they put me on nexium and i took it ever day for like 6 months. I remember it taking a bit to work & I still took pepto for immediate relieve. After the first six months I only took it when I got a bought of diarrhea or upset tummy. When I finally stopped taking it I was only taking it like once every 3 months. I stopped taking it completely because I read on MSN, I think, that it can cause heart problems. I was on it for a total of about 6 years.

Gina · 03-20-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gja1000

GERD is the acronym for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - which is a long term for acid reflux - so yes, they are basically the same thing. Nexium is a good drug, like all drugs, some people can't take it. Gary stayed on it too long - but his was for an ulcer, maybe the dose is different - maybe for gerd, you stay on a lower dose permanently - I'm not sure. Gary had some weird lab work, can't remember what it was and it turned out to be caused by the Nexium. He came off it (cuz his ulcer was healed) and he was fine. Again, I think he was on a pretty high dose.

Yes, it does take a while, it doesn't work instantly like Mylanta. Did they tell you not to take mylanta? If not, then I'd go ahead and take it till the nexium kicks in. Or I'd call and ask if it is OK to take Mylanta till the Nexium starts working.

Also, did they tell you to raise the head of your bed? You should. At least 6 inches, maybe 8 if you can tolerate it. That will really help also!

Gail, I called my pharmacist and he said I can take Mylanta to , so I will take it at night before bedtime. I didnt know when to take this pill so being I started last night around 5 ish, today I had to work today so I took it for 5:45 I will eat an hr. later.. The pharmacist told me earlier its best to take it early in the morning.When did your husband take the pill ? I will start tomorrow morning. I put extra pillow so I can be elevated..

Gee Pony heart problems wow.. I hate taking medicine don't tell me that lol . I am a chicken.

AngieDoogles · 03-20-2009, 03:37 PM

Gina, I will tell my mom to come and find your thread. I don't know if she had any problems in the beginning, but hopefully she will have some advice for you.

gja1000 · 03-20-2009, 04:52 PM

Gina, my husband took it in the mornings and he didn't have any problems!

03-20-2009, 07:06 AM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	I've been taking it for over a year now. I'll check here in a bit and tell you what it is. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

03-20-2009, 07:14 AM	#3
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Gina, I'm glad to hear that you've figured out what your problem is. That had to be so scary and I'm sure that you're relieved. Sorry, but I don't know a thing about Nexium. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

03-20-2009, 12:37 PM	#4
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	GERD is the acronym for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - which is a long term for acid reflux - so yes, they are basically the same thing. Nexium is a good drug, like all drugs, some people can't take it. Gary stayed on it too long - but his was for an ulcer, maybe the dose is different - maybe for gerd, you stay on a lower dose permanently - I'm not sure. Gary had some weird lab work, can't remember what it was and it turned out to be caused by the Nexium. He came off it (cuz his ulcer was healed) and he was fine. Again, I think he was on a pretty high dose. Yes, it does take a while, it doesn't work instantly like Mylanta. Did they tell you not to take mylanta? If not, then I'd go ahead and take it till the nexium kicks in. Or I'd call and ask if it is OK to take Mylanta till the Nexium starts working. Also, did they tell you to raise the head of your bed? You should. At least 6 inches, maybe 8 if you can tolerate it. That will really help also! __________________ Gayle

03-20-2009, 03:37 PM	#7
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	Gina, I will tell my mom to come and find your thread. I don't know if she had any problems in the beginning, but hopefully she will have some advice for you. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

03-20-2009, 04:52 PM	#8
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Gina, my husband took it in the mornings and he didn't have any problems! __________________ Gayle

03-20-2009, 06:01 AM	#1
Gina Donating 4WT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 6,025	I started the Nexium last night, to be honest with you I had the attack last night again, I felt better with the myltana liquid. Gayle and Anglie someone told me it takes awhile before you feel the difference not a one time deal.. Is that true? I have to stop looking things up on the internet, I hear good things and bad things like it doesn't work and gives you headaches. I guess like any other medicine its trail and error.. The dr. wants me to take the pill for a month, so I will give it a shot. Janet Im not sure but I think the two are sort of similar , Gayle would know better... Gerd and acid reflux.. Glad that your pill works for you, how long have you been taking your medication? Thanks ladies!

03-20-2009, 01:05 PM	#5
Ponyup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 659	I was on nexium. I started having tummy problems right out of college. Throwing up for no reason, diarhhea, that stuff. I was diagnosed with irratible bowel syndrome. they put me on nexium and i took it ever day for like 6 months. I remember it taking a bit to work & I still took pepto for immediate relieve. After the first six months I only took it when I got a bought of diarrhea or upset tummy. When I finally stopped taking it I was only taking it like once every 3 months. I stopped taking it completely because I read on MSN, I think, that it can cause heart problems. I was on it for a total of about 6 years.

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