I have bad GERD, and take 40mg of Nexium a day to keep it under control. I had been taking Ultram for a ruined knee (OA) and started to vomit every day. After tapering off the Ultram, it stopped. I think Ultram has caused more "sphincter"(sp?) problems. The Nexium is not working as well. When recently put on antibiotics, my GERD really got worse, and I got esophageal spasms (very painful). I'm going in for surgery tomorrow to have my parotid (salivary) gland removed (has a tumor on it). I know the doctor wants to give me Vicodin for pain. I sure don't want to vomit from pain medicine after having surgery on my neck!
Would it be harmful or helpful to take a larger dose of Nexium (maybe 60mg instead of 40mg) for awhile to try to calm my GERD down? I don't have insurance and this surgery is going to be very painful financially. Having surgery for my GERD is just not an option right now. I would really appreciate any replies. Thank you.




