Sunday, February 12, 2012

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carter48

UPNEXIUMCREEK

I have been taking nexium for years.  There is no generic and insurance companies are refusing to cover it and other pharmacies are not carrying it.  I spent 2 weeks in the hospital recently, and they didn't carry it.  I can't afford it.  I can't see what the point is in taking it.
Expert_badge Jennifer Rackley

Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Pneumonia and PPI's

A recent article in the NY Times addressed the link between the use of PPI's and pneumonia.  The study, which was published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, indicated that those on PPI medications had 30% greater the risk of developing hospital acquired pneumonias than the group not taking PPI's (1).  The study showed... Read moreChevron
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Todd Eisner

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Gastroenterologist

Dr. Eisner Answers Your Questions About Acid Reflux

I recently reached menopause and was started on hormone replacement therapy and have noticed an increase in heartburn. Is there any relation?   It has long been known, that when women are pregnant, they have an increase in symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux symptoms. While some of this is due to the increase in intra-abdominal pressure... Read moreChevron
posted 01/06/2009, comments (0)|
Drake.204

2 failed surgeries and every medication in the book, help appreciated

Hello, my name is Devin, I am 22 years old,and I have been living with acid reflux and a hiatal hernia for over 3 years now. I have tried almost every medication you can think of, including prilosec, zantac, zegrid, aciphex, prevacid and protonics ; I have not tried nexium because it is not covered by my health insurance. I had a nissan fundo a... Read moreChevron
Ray

Acid Reflux and Barrett's Esophagus

In 1996, I was a successful, stressed out and overweight professional sales entrepeneur. Food to me consisted of whatever I could find between clients. I frequently suffered severe indigestion and burning. On three separate occasions I found myself  In the Emergency Room with severe chest pain. Thank God An E.R. Physician finally had the... Read moreChevron
posted 11/27/2008, comments (0)|