Hi Friendlygal, Yeah, I'm getting fed up with the whole thing too. For the past week or so I've been trying to quit Nexium: two days without, then one day of nexium, then two days without, etc. I...
Hi friendlygal. The only thing I learned from the manometry was that my swallowing is normal and strong. I think those two tests are just to see if your case is serious enough for surgery (LES) or...
Hello, I've had the esophageal manometry (the swallowing test) in the office and the 24 hour pH test as well. They were both fairly unpleasant, to be honest, but nothing worse than unpleasant,...
Thanks you guys! I really appreciate the help and the kind words....I'm so sick of feeling like this I wish I could just wipe it out completely. I mean, what causes it, really? It's so frustrating. I...
I have been depressed for years, but have only been able to put my pride aside this past year and get help. I can't stop crying. I'm always crying. Feeling sorry for myself. Wondering how I'm going...
Yes, what a relief to find this forum! I'm thinking of quitting this damn Nexium tomorrow. I've been on it for almost 3 years. I'm going to try the aloe vera juice and try to eat more veggies and...
Thanks, I'll try that. Do you think it would be wise to quit a PPI cold turkey or just wean myself off? Last time I tried cold turkey I surely suffered for it. How did you quit? Is your diet a normal...
Hi, I have been diagnosed with chronic gastritis but the only pain I ever feel is a strong burning sensation (like someone's holding a lit match) in my throat area only. I've been on Nexium for...
Hello, I've been on Nexium for almost 3 years now. I initially started with Protonix which worked well for a few months, then just wasn't doing the trick. I went in and had and EGD and they found...