Since my long-term gut inflammation has not cleared up after taking the Nexpro HP kit, Mesahenz 1200 mg twice daily, probiotics, and a PPI for six months, what alternative medicines can I take for my ongoing daily heartburn, burping, and right-sided belly pain, and will I have to take mesalamine for the rest of my life?
Regarding your concern, you may not need to take mesalamine (Mesahenz) forever; its duration depends on your disease control and achieving remission. Since Nexpro HP and your PPI haven't fully resolved symptoms, your doctor might consider alternative acid suppressants, mucosal protectants, or further imaging like a gallbladder ultrasound to investigate your right-sided pain.