Hi Lucy,
Unfortunately, cerebral palsy increases the risk of gastroesophageal reflux. I believe the medication that you are referring to is Nexium. Nexium belongs to the class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach. I spoke with my husband and asked him what he would advise if you were his patient. He recommends trying a proton pump inhibitor. I do hope that we have been of some help.
Maryann
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Hi Lucy,
August 8, 2011 - 4:48pmUnfortunately, cerebral palsy increases the risk of gastroesophageal reflux. I believe the medication that you are referring to is Nexium. Nexium belongs to the class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach. It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and possible injury of the esophagus (the tube between the throat and stomach. I spoke with my husband and asked him what he would advise if you were his patient. He recommends trying a proton pump inhibitor. I do hope that we have been of some help.
Maryann
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