hiatal hernia, gastritis, burning all over body - Hernia Message Board

4 year flu · 07-12-2003, 12:37 AM

Just had gastroscopy; found hiatal hernia, gastritis. Doc gave me nexium; taking 2 days now...no help at all. I'm up at 3:00 AM, burning in stomach, aching all over my body, joints & muscles burning; hurting so bad I could shoot myself.

Gtpchic31 · 07-12-2003, 05:48 PM

it might take the nexium a few days to a week to kick in, but if it doesnt i would go back to the docs and tell him. theres other reflux meds out there. Im on prevacid and have been for 6 months but now i think its quit working.

actudan · 07-18-2003, 06:39 PM

I agree to give the Nexium a few days and if you still have problems then asked to be switched to another PPI. Aciphex did nothing for me bt Prevacid seems to help some. There are options out there for you so pursue them. Good luck!

suzyshop1 · 08-01-2003, 04:48 PM

I used to be on zantac,worked pretty good, then they switched me to prevacid it works good too.They might have to switch you around on the meds to find out what works best for you.

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bluepumkin · 08-01-2003, 10:18 PM

The best thing to do is stop eating for a while. Had really bad gastritis in May and I was on an applesauce and rice diet. Give your system a rest.