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Taking Nexium For Acid Reflux. Having Lump Sensation In Throat, Heart Burn And Burning Sensation In Throat. When Does Acid Reflux Become Gerd?
Hi my name is Alice, I m 18 years old. I have been taking nexium 20 mg for two months for my acid reflux . Nexium doesn t seem to be helping my reflux. Over the course of two months with acid reflux the symptoms that I have are lump sensation in my throat , acid coming back my throat, stomach pain a dull aching pain. At this moment the stomach pain seems to be gone but I have had heartburn for the past three days. I have also had an intense burning sensation in my throat from the acid. The heartburn and the burning pain in my throat seems to be worser at night time. It has gotten to the point where I can t even sleep because its so uncomfortable so I have to sit up most of the night. I have also tried to avoid all the food triggers but even then I still exhibit these symptoms. I have also raised the head of my bed to 6 inches. I am due to have an endoscopy on September 3rd. I just want any helpful advice that can help relieve my symptoms until the procedure especially at night time. I am also currently taking gavison as well it seems to work from time to time. Also when does acid reflux become gerd . Thank you
Wed, 28 Aug 2013
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It is better to try Omeprazole instead of esomeprazole, again these drug is called Proton pump inhibitor (PPI), acid secretion at the evening time is more, so take this drug at evening time the right dose is 40 mg for six week, coming acid in mouth and heart burning is some time called Gastroesophageal reflux disease, avoid heavy meal, coffee, alcohol, smoking, before going to bed, in day time divide your meal in two to three parts, eat more alkali diet like green salad, avoid citric contain food, fruits, aerated drinks, more important keep your stress level low, while sleeping sleep in slant position in 45 degree angle of head neck region, ( these is only for those have acid reflux problem, before starting these differential diagnosis should be considered first ) take care & have good day.
Thank for choosing HCM
It is better to try Omeprazole instead of esomeprazole, again these drug is called Proton pump inhibitor (PPI), acid secretion at the evening time is more, so take this drug at evening time the right dose is 40 mg for six week, coming acid in mouth and heart burning is some time called Gastroesophageal reflux disease, avoid heavy meal, coffee, alcohol, smoking, before going to bed, in day time divide your meal in two to three parts, eat more alkali diet like green salad, avoid citric contain food, fruits, aerated drinks, more important keep your stress level low, while sleeping sleep in slant position in 45 degree angle of head neck region, ( these is only for those have acid reflux problem, before starting these differential diagnosis should be considered first ) take care & have good day.
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