Yes, I think tapering the nexium or getting off it is the best thing for you. I have acid reflux from time to time, and my mom has it constantly. I too have low ferritin iron, but i can't figure out why i'm not absorbing it.
Have you looked into supplementing with
DGL (deglycerhizinated licorice) for acid reflux ? My mom had an ulcer in the late 90's and her previous doctor wanted her on medicine for life. Once she found a new doctor, of naturopathic medicine, suggested using it a few years ago. It's cheap and it works wonders for my whole family.
In addition, after getting your stomach acid test done, maybe your doctor can suggest looking into Betaine HCL which encourages more hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
I just started Betaine HCL myself because I've read a lot of nice things about
it, even from those with IBD in relation to digestive issues.
Good luck to you.
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