Nexium after Cdiff

[cjohns]

Folks,

I had CDIFF back in June of 2015. I'm still not 110% however my acid reflux is out of control. Doctor told me to use Nexium or some type of PPI. I was on Protonix when I first found out I had CDIFF I eventually stopped Protonix and a lot of my joint/muscle pain went away. I started taking Nexium 2 days ago my heart burn is gone but muscle pain and joint pain have returned. Has anyone else experienced this? Any info would be appreciated.

[KLor]

Can't say that I've experienced muscle/joint pain due to PPIs, but I did get myself off of Protonix due to side effect concerns using a more natural regimen. I am almost entirely GERD-free now, so this plan really works for me--it may or may not for you. Try what you like and leave the rest!

1.) Kefir--2-3 glasses daily, both preventative and acts like Maalox during an episode. 2.) Kombucha--more preventative than symptom relief. 3.) Ginger tea--will ease any symptoms in about 30 minutes for me. 4.) Coarse ground mustard--a tbsp of this is gross, but after swallowing I will have total relief in about 10 minutes. 5.) Yoga--downward dog, cat & cow, and child's pose all relieve stress on the digestive tract and after 4-6 sequences will dramatically reduce reflux for me.

I hope some of that might help you! I was very strict for about 3 months with this regimen--kefir and ginger tea every morning, kombucha every afternoon, yoga at least twice a day plus responses to symptoms. I have slacked off some now, but always go to these stand-bys if anything flares again. Wishing you continued healing! Take care.

[NanciT]

I would check back with your PCP. I have not heard of that type of reaction but one never knows. I have continued on Aciphex despite trying to wean myself off it. I had a great deal of vomiting with CDIFF and now have a hernia. It can be difficult to get off any of these and often depends on the reason/health issue you started taking them for.
NanciT