Re: The results are in, I will live

Michelle C wrote:
"Loretta Eisenberg" <sassybklynlady@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:23311-494AA1FD-566@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Had the endoscopy this morning and it was a nothing test, I was fast
asleep.

Here is my report starting from the top
scarring on the esophagus
moderate acid reflex
nervous stomach indicated by stomach spasms
and probably ibs . scheduled for colonoscopoy

I read chart before doctor came in and I thought I was dying because it
said multiple biopsies but he said I dont have cancer and it is just
routine.

NOw the bad thing, He prescribed nexium the purple pill. I went to
have it filled. 188 a month. No way can I do that. Insurance company
being asked to cut me a break because it is medically necessary. I hope
or I dont know what I will do. meanwhile I bought an over the counter
acid reliever same as pepcid and I also have prilosec.

thank you all for your concern

Loretta


Loretta,

The states of Massachusetts and California believe there is no difference in how well Nexium and Prilosec treat GERD. (Both meds are made by AstraZeneca.) In fact, the state of MA was suing the maker of Nexium and Prilosec (same company) on the grounds that the company had mislead doctors and the public into believing Nexium was really something better. Here's an article about it:

http://www.prescriptionaccess.org/lawsuitssettlements/current_lawsuits?id=0019

You might ask your doctor is Prilosec wouldn't work just as well.

If the doc is stubborn or has stock in the product........................

If you contact AstraZeneca, describe your situation and tell them that you can't
afford to use the product your doctor insists upon, they might send it to you
at no cost.
I have done this for several elderly clients, so I know it works.

Dorothy
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