I have been taking Zegerid for the past four months. I also have recently finished treatment for H. pylori. I have noticed less stomach pain and less vomiting/nausea since beginning treatment. The frequency of belching after meals has decreased, but I am still affected by certain foods. The abdominal gas has increased and is accompanied by alternating diarrhea and constipation. Published: August 27 ::

About 10 years ago, I was diagnosed with a large hiatal hernia after being hospitalized with dehydration because I couldn't keep anything in my stomach. When I recovered everything was fine with some occasional heartburn. The about 3-4 years ago I developed a chronic cough which I thought was due to post-nasal drip -- however the ENT doctor could find nothing with the sinuses, so when I told him of the hiatal hernia, be had me try Nexium. After two weeks, the cough was gone. He told me to try coming off the Nexium after about 8 weeks. I did and within 2 months the cough was back bad as ever. I went back on the Nexium, but this time it took about 1-1/2 months before it seemed to work. It's now usually enough to take Nexium in the morning 1/2 hour before meals - however, whenever I get a cold or allergy symptoms, it seems to aggravate the the ARD again and I'm coughing long after the cold is gone. Sometimes the addition of Gavison to my day starting with Nexium helps until the rekindled ARD is under control again. Sometimes it doesn't work - like now. I think I will try the gum chewing route/the ginger and see if that works. Published: August 27 ::

I have "dealt" with GERD for about a year now. Bad days and mostly good days using mostly Tums, Zantach or Honey Drops. About a month ago all went south... The number 1 issue I have is the constant burning throat, the feeling that I got a small, jagged pebble stuck back there and the panic of not being able to swallow. Like I said, about a month ago this went from being manageable to downright horrible to deal with. I was scared to eat anything because I was not sure I could swallow it. I couldn't sleep because I was "focusing" on swallowing. I finally got Prilosec-OTC and after about 4 hours of my first dose I felt halfway human again. I have been on it 6 days and it has helped alot, however I am still having trouble sleeping. Today, the 7th-day is pissing me off, because I felt like I had a hope and here I sit at 11:58 PM with even worse throat issues. No sleep for a third night. I really would not wish feeling this way on anyone. Published: November 12 ::

I have taken Prolisec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Nexium, and Rolaids, but do not get relief for acid reflux. Sometimes I get constant pain in my upper throat and larynx area. It causes me much pain, especially when eating and at night when I am trying to sleep. I do not know what to do next, and am very concerned that I have esophageal erosion, or lesions, or an ulcerated esophagus. I am seeking answers and help. Published: October 12 ::

I use Nexium for my GERD, and most of my symptoms have been resolved. However, occasionally I experience extremely uncomfortable reflux that goes into my throat and nose. Fortunately, this only happens three or four times a year. Published: October 07 ::