As a research vessel HMS Beagle may not have had the internet, but she did have an impressive state-of-the-art library of about 400 volumes. The library was housed in book cases in the poop cabin at the stern of the ship, which was also Darwin's cabin. Thus, Darwin lived and worked in the Beagle library for five years.
Nexium should only be taken as often as recommended. When used to heal erosive esophagitis, 20 mg or 40 mg should be taken daily for four to eight weeks. When used for the maintenance of erosive esophagitis healing, 20 mg of Nexium should be taken daily for as long as recommended. This medication should always be taken one hour before a meal with a full glass of water.
I switched to Nexium and immediately felt much better (reduced pain and no gas or bloating). I also purchased a sleeping wedge and it greatly helped my symptoms. I am now down to one Nexium per day and 99 percent pain free. I would say to try several proton pump inhibitors to see what works best. I tried Prilosec, Prevacid, pantoprazole and finally Nexium.