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A member asked:

Is patient supposed to stop taking ppi like nexium few days before insertion of ph probe in esophogus?

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Of course!!!: There is no value to the test if you take PPI or H2 blocker. Get specific protocol from the Dr.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 6/26/2021

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