I'm 21 years old and I first found out I had GERD about a year ago. For about eight months i've been taking Nexium and it seemed to be my miracle cure. I could still go out and drink just as long as I would take my nexium the pain was completely manageable. Over the past few months things have been getting worse and worse, which has prompted me to stop drinking as frequently but even now things are not getting any better. My throat literally feels as if it is closed for most of the day and I can literally feel (with my hands) grooves in my throat where it has been worn down from acid. I have recently been trying to implement natural aids and it seems to be helping. I was wondering if I should stop taking Nexium as it seems to help in some areas but doesn't do much to help the burning throat feeling that I have. I'd appreciate any other suggestions as well, as this pain frequently wakes me up at night and is more than a nuisance all day long. Best of luck to everyone else.

Andy O