Is this Acid Reflux?

This is alot of information but I thought it would help you out more to know.  On the 15th I was diagnosed with a Sinus infection and bronchitis.  I started taking Avelox, Allegra D & a cough medicine.  On the 19th the doctor gave me Tamiflu because my boyfriend had a strain of the flu, I also switched back to my regular dose of Allegra instead of the Allegra D because I couldn't sleep.  On the 20th I was nauseous all day and couldn't eat, same thing on the 21st.  I had a feeling of alot of mucus in my throat, also I felt when I needed to cough I also needed to have a bowel movement.  On the 22nd I called the doctor and they told me to stop taking the Tamiflu.  On the 24th my doctor did a chest and stomach xray and bloodwork and everything came back normal.  At this time I had finished my antibiotic and he started me on Protonix 40mg for acid reflux and also prescribed Carafe to take before meals and bed.  The nausea is better but I have no appetite.  Every now and then by evening I can eat a little for dinner but not always.  I've never had heartburn or stomach issues really so I wasn't sure if this is really acid reflux or GERD.  I still have the fullness feeling in my throat and upper chest and am very concerned about he loss of appetite.  I have always loved to eat.  Can you tell me your thoughts.  Thank you.

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi lah9443,
Infections may cause loss of appetite. It may take sometime to get the normal appetite after treating the infection.

Loss of appetite is also a side effect of avelox that you have taken.

I would suggest that you continue with Protonix as prescribed by your doctor.

Confirmation of GERD is by 24 hours pH monitoring.
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- Ratnakar Kini M.D.