I'm a heart patient, but also had severe GERD issues caused by a bowel obstruction that caused severe damage to the LES valve that allows acid to reverse direction, and can cause what is called Barrett's, a pre-cancer in the esophagus. If your acid reflux is severe, I'd certainly follow the advise of your doctor, not any of us online. I'd be very careful about accepting on-line suggestions regarding what medication to take and what not to take. Keep in mind, PPI's are effective, and only effective if taken as prescribed, usually 1/2 to 1 hour before a major meal. If taken at any other time, they simply create expensive urine. A blood test will show if you have mineral excesses or deficiencies, I'd trust blood tests, not on-line diagnosis.
Check out the GERD board on this forum.
Thanks so much for your reply. I was instructed to take Protonix in the morning and Priolsec in the evening. I stopped the Protonix yesterday and will not take the Prilosec tonight. I have silent GERD, with no burning sensations in my throat to warn me of the acid coming up my throat. However, I do get a feeling of "fullnes" in my throat that must be the GERD. Since the sensation of fullness never really went away in my throat anyway, I doubt the medications were working. When I feel the sensation coming on, I drink a bunch of water. Hopefully, that is helping.
Thank you for the advise. I have stopped taking the Protonix and will keep you posted on the outcome.
Yes, proton pump inhibitors can produce arrhythmia because can deplete your magnesium.
I suggest to stop it and speak with your dr. to look for another solution to your GERD.
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