GERD/Heartburn
#11419 - 06/11/03 05:05 PM
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I know this isn't IBS related but I need to ask a question. Anybody that deals with GERD/heartburn, does your throat burn?? My throat has been like this off and on the last couple of days and I just want to make sure its either heartburn or GERD. Also, does it feel like there is something in your throat or when you swallow, it takes a second for it to go down? I have been taking Ranitidine, but that really hasn't been helping so I'm going to start taking Nexium. I have taken Protonix before, but it was giving me bad side effects. Also, how long does it take for medicines like Nexium to get into your system? I have a doctor appointment on Monday (for woman exam and talk to her about reflux, and I called her today and asked her if it would be ok to start on Nexium, we have samples already) and I would have made the appointment sooner but I have had alot going on this week and I'm having company this weekend. Any help would be appreciated, Thanks!
Leanne
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I was diagnosed with GERD a year ago and have been taking Nexium for over a year now. I works great for me and sometimes I do have to take it twice a day.
As for the burning in the throat that sounds like reflux. The best way I've handle this disorder is to not eat trigger foods past 1:00. My main meal is a lunch time. If I eat red sauce or drink milk around supper time I will deal with reflux durning the night and burning in my stomach by moring.
Hope this helps.
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Leanne, sounds like reflux to me. I have been on Nexium for about a year also and they have been fine with no noticeable side effects.
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Thank you sooo much for your guys/gals help. I took a Nexium last night and then this morning I took one and I haven't had any problems all day. This maybe just what I need. Also that lump feeling in my throat is not as bad as it used to be. This little purple pill is a wonder drug! 
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Another question I was wanting to ask, does the reflux seem to come and go? Yesterday I was feeling fine and today I have had a little bit of it, and I took Nexium this morning and a Zantac this afternoon.
Thanks!
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