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A member asked:

I have lpr. but it seems my pcp thinks it is the same as gerd. i get throat and ear pain due to erosion. will 2x 40 mg nexium (esomeprazole) help heal throat?

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes,: should do the trick

Answered 5/16/2016

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