Nexium weight gain solutions anyone????????

Hi Loz,

Years and years ago I had trouble with feeling hungry from PPIs. Even my pharmacist asked me if I noticed it. Nexium was the best for my acid control too, because it has a longer duration of action. I tried diets, found that low carbs helped me the most in controlling my weight. Post-fundoplication and off PPIs now, I have to think about eating healthy, no problems with weight control.

Thanks guys, I am an absolute stickler when it comes to what goes in my mouth though. I actually eat far less now than before I had reflux. That's why it's so frustrating. I exercise, watch what I eat, never eat fried or fatty foods, and consume an average 1000 to 1200 calories a day.I was hoping that there was a specific diet that could be followed if having weight problems whilst on Nexium, but the amount of research I've done It's not looking good. Alcie I was wondering how long it was before you came off the ppi's? I sometimes wonder whether they do you more harm than good as my chest always seems to get sore after taking the pills.

Thanks again for the tips

Loz
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Hey Loz,

Try eating a handful of nuts a day. Not only are they high in antioxidants, but they are also believed to decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease. AND!! They also possibly raise your metabolism and maybe burn some extra calories! Here's the article for reference:

http://www.mensjournal.com/the-healthy-nuts

Also, consider having your thyroid checked. A long shot, but if you're really eating that few calories and you're still gaining, I would definitely check with a doctor as the very wise Kitt has suggested.

Good luck!
Ashley

One thing that surprised me when I put on a ton of weight about 2 years ago was that I was on several medications for GERD/reflux before NF. At first I was also on a medication for anxiety/depression when the doctor did not realize my symptoms came from GERD/reflux.

Even before the above scenario I was on steroids several times for shingles and for what we thought were sinus infections. I had my tonsils removed and my sinuses and nose repaired but the problem didn't improve after surgery. It was and is connected to reflux.

Point is: I blamed my weight gain on the GERD meds - PPIs and others - and also on the stuff he gave me to try to calm my "anxiety" which never worked.

Finally got to a good doc who told me there are people who cannot take steroids without gaining a great deal of weight and I am one of those people. After three rounds of steroids and being off them for a good year the weight finally started coming off.

I still have to take a PPI post-op and because I'm still having some reflux problems because my wrap is too tight I take a small amount of Trazodone to help me stay asleep at night but I have lost nearly 45 lbs since my surgery while taking medication.

For me the problem was steroids.

I wish you well.
Rita

Interesting stuff.I have been on ppi's for 15 years and the last two they are no longer working very well.I tried stopping them over 2 months and gave myself a serious bout of esophagitis and now throat issues likely LPR.

My issue is the contrary to you is i keeping losing weight,about 20 pounds without really trying although i did move to the gerd light diet but still with my proteins,i get lots of internal gases and the impression that food goes in and out without me gaining the right absorption of key minerals as my energy levels are poor.I am on nexium and xantac for now and i don't see a whole lot of difference from pantoloc.I wonder if magnesium supplement s may help but all the blood tests i had appeared to show nothing critical.Anybody lived thru the same?Comments/suggestions?     

Hi Javery,

After 15 years i tried seriously to stop the ppi's and gave myself a serious bout of esophagitis and LPR in the throat.That was five months ago and i am still fighting.Over the years my esophagus got eroded enough that it's likely impossible to stop the ppi's without having the nissen fundoplication surgery first.Although the ppi's don't work as good anymore with digestion side effects i believe they do protect your esophagus enough so it doesn't get too bad erosion.I tried to get off them by combining with a light diet and it didn't work.So i am concerned about trying some natural products that are supposed to help.One gastroenterologist told me that the key organ for digestion is the small intestine and some people get by nutritionally even after having their stomach removed...Anyways i think you are mostly right and wish you the best in your trials.For me i have to heal my esophagus significantly before going on trial again but i don't say i won't do it again.My mannometry test last week confirmed that i have acid reflux in my esophagus after each meal but for the specialists it is always how much and can it be solved by antacid medication...I have enough side efects now that i think i need the surgery but we'll see.         

Hello. My wife took nexium approximately 6 years ago for greed symptoms. Although she didn't increase her caloric intake she gained almost 80 lbs in 4 months. She still have heavy heartburn the whole time she took nexium. No matter what she did for diet and exercise she couldn't lose any weight. She had limited success with Beverly Hills weight loss, losing 30 lbs, but was unable to keep it off when she stopped taking the protein supplement. She subsequentlly started to gain weight gain. A year before our wedding she buckled down and ate very cleanly, and worked out everyday for 45 mins every morning, weights with a trainer and videos at home etc, and a walk every nite. By the wedding she gained 10 pounds of fat. She carries most of the weight on her belly. She has tried Chinese herb medicine, naturopathic medicine, and regular doctors who tell her she is vain. She has had her thyroid tested several times as well as other tests. Everything comes back fine. I am looking for success stories of people who have had this same issue and what helped. She doesn't know where to turn or try next. I can appreciate the nexium success stories and those that say they never gained a pound but that isn't what I am looking for here? Please help. I am new to this forum so I hope I will be able to find your answers. Thank you