Anyone on Protonix - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

CharBerry · 11-03-2007, 07:18 PM

c184, I believe you mentioned that you were on Protonix. I had appt with "new" ENT lady last Monday and she put me on 40 mg Protonix in am and 40 mg Nexium in pm. Gave me couple weeks worth of samples then had instructions to take until out then continue on Nexium. I must say that my voice hasn't been this good in a long, long time. But, I've been sick as a dog past 4 days with virus or something that I believe is going to do me in. Do you think it could be the change in meds or the Protonix? Like I said, my voice is great but I haven't been able to barely raise my head. I have an appt with gastro on Monday and I did get up and about today. I'm wondering if this combination of meds is keeping the reflux below my throat but still not clear of my esphogus since I still feel like acid is churning aroound and I'm so sick at my stomach.

Charla

Gar2007 · 11-03-2007, 10:01 PM

Hi, I have been on Protonix for about 5 weeks. My symptoms are still there sometimes (especially the throat clearing) and I still have a so-so appetite and nausea. Had a endoscopy done last week and CT scan done yesterday and will have results on Monday. This will be my third third trip to my GI. I am going to ask to try a different medicine since the Protonix doesnt seem to be agreeing to me. Are you able to eat at all?

cl84 · 11-04-2007, 05:17 AM

I don't seem to have any side effects from Protonix but it is not helping me either. I have been on it for 3 weeks, 2 x a day. I'm glad to hear it is helping you. It's about time you experienced some relief!

CharBerry · 11-04-2007, 02:03 PM

Yes, I am very happy that my voice is good plus I've lost 12 lbs! I was able to eat yesterday and today but before then was too sick to care. I am feeling much better today. Still have cough in spite of strong cough meds given also. In fact, seems I reflux it up! I'm so scared I'll cough so much I'll get hoarse. Is this GERD/LPR crap the worst thing or what. I hate worrying about how I'm going to wake up the next day and after so long that is how I think.

Thanks for the replys and hope everyone gets better!

Charla

CharBerry · 11-04-2007, 02:14 PM

Gar,

I wasn't (or didn't want to) eat at all for about a week. Seem to get better yesterday and felt hungry. I've had this for 10 yrs though (don't want to discourage you!) but never was put on the protonix. Have seen many GI spec, family dr., ENT spec,
Asthma/allergy spec, have had every test known to man several times. Scope is probably the best to see what's going on but even when I get good reports, I still have this stuff going on in my throat. I really, really don't want to discourage you because I do know many people that respond to the PPI's very well. I did in the beginning but I do think one plays out and you have to try another at times. Or that's what the Dr's seem to do with me. There are so many things that can cause this that it's complicated to figure out and sometimes I can think of no reason whatsoever. I must admit that after this length of time, I usually eat about what I want other than fried foods. I can't say that it makes a lot of difference for me.

Good luck on your test results and keep me posted. I really feel that keeping each other informed and learning all we can will help us more than any Dr.

Charla