have had GERD for 3 years take protonix 40 mg qam , till SAt. then every time I eat or drink less than 10 seconds after each swallow I get really bad burning in my chest sternal area . maybe a little higher .in a few seconds as when the food would pass it eases till next swallow have been taking rolaids 2 at pop they to help but have this dull burning , am trying to keep something in my stomach every 2 hours . but dont want to increase acid . I took an extra ptotonix today ?? :confused: .. any suggestions will call md monday blu

Hi bluefairy,

I do hope you call your dr. today. I hope he is a gastroenterologist. Your problem, could be a hiatal hernia or a problem with your esophagus. You may need an upper endoscopy to really get it checked out good. I take sucralfate, in addition to Nexium. It sort of coats your stomach, I do not know if it coats your esophagus.

I hope you gets some help, later on today. Take care and feel better. Wannabe