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A member asked:
Does nexium mask pains from gastritis?
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NO: It inhibits acid production. If pain persisits you will need testing for H. pylori and GERD,
Answered 1/5/2019
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The basics: Nexium is one of a class of drugs that work directly on the acid producing cells of the stomach to slow down acid production, like turning down the thermostat on your heater. It is not a pain medicine, but may help reduce pain by reducing the irritation caused by stomach acid backwash on the tissues.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Agree with Dr. F.: Nexium relieves pain by reducing acid production, but does not address the underlying cause of gastritis.
Answered 12/20/2018
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I've been on 40g nexium for a week only. I ate clean this past week and avoided any gastritis aggravating foods. Will i get acid rebound when i stop taking them?
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I've been diagnosed with chronic gastritis but they are yet to find a cause. I have tried Nexium (esomeprazole) with no relief, will it ever go away?
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I have been taking gastrimut and Nexium (esomeprazole) for 2 years now and can't seem to cure my gastritis. I still have pain whenever i eat or drink something wrong?
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