Nexium

 I am 4 years post op. I still take a daily Nexium. 40 mg. for acid control. Anyone else  still using acid controllers.

Pick me, pick me :O(....I still take Pariet 20mg BID...Nexium didn't touch me!!

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Donna

 I am almost 3 years out and still take 2 nexium 40 mg per day.

 I'm almost 2 years out and take protonix 40 mg/day.


gail

thanks all for the replies.

Still, probably always. Sometimes I go off for a week or two, but it helps and I have no underlying problems so,,,,

 I am one and a half years out and I still take nexium 40 mg a day.  I asked my doctor to write the script for 20 mg a day to see how that goes.  I haven't tried it yet.  I have tried not taking it but then have acid reflex.  

Are you worried about bone density?  I am.  ARe you taking calcium suppliments?  I do when I remember to in the evening.  What do you think?  Are we able to absorb calcium if we take it separate from the nexium.  Would love to hear your thoughts.

Calcium citrate is fine to take..But, I don't.

yes, I am 54 and my pcp have me on calcium vitamins....

 I was on a double dose of Protonix (morning and evening). My endocrinologist said that it was absolutely hurting my ability to absorb calcium in any form. When I slipped from osteopenia to osteoporosis last year, I was motivated to see of there were anything I could do. I have since had surgery to repair my hiatal hernia and am only occasionally experiencing any acid. It's a rock and a hard place for us because long term acid has its own risks, including Barrett's Esophagus. My endo is thrilled that I'm off PPIs on a regular basis and feels that I will see an improvement in bone density because of it.