Does anyone know if taking protonix can cause neck and shoulder pain?

[justme1119]

I have been posting in the addiction forum because I was taking pain med for knees and began taking too much, then decided to quit.  It's been a few months since I stopped the meds and I've experienced a lot of neck and shoulder pain.  I've been seeking treatment with massage and chiropractic care.  The pain is not subsiding at all.  The chiropractor said that I don't have an injury, but fascia...itis in neck and shoulder.  The only meds I'm on now are protonix for reflux, and clonodine for hot flashes, and wellbutrin.  If it was rebound pain from getting off pain meds, I would think it would subside a little every now and then.  Anyone know about this possibly being a side effect of taking protonix?  

[rockin455]

Hi I am experiencing pain in my arm and shoulder since I tried lowering my Protonix dosages which gave me really bad rebound ,I have not recovered from at this point and doctor put me on 2 40 mg now a day and not acid relief yet,I think I have to change drugs!

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

The pain is unlikely to be a rebound effect or a side effect of the medication you are under. Neck and shoulder pain could be related to a few causes such as spinal issues, inflammations, degenerations, dislocation, injuries etc. It would be best to have this evaluated by a primary care physician or an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Meanwhile you may try warm compresses or OTC NSAIDS and see of these seem to help.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!