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Avatar f tn The ultrasound came back normal and my upper endescopy showed Grade A Reflux and Gastritis. The Dr gave me Nexium, but I was still getting upper stomach pain and pressure in the chest an back. I was switched to Protonix and it seemed to help with the upper stomach pain right under the breastbone. I'm taking two pills a day. Does anyone know how long Protonix takes to work? I was told that some PPI's could take 4 to six weeks to take affect.
Avatar f tn Ok so I had a upper Gi test done tuesday and they found I had little gastritis of the stomach and esophagitis and that my stomach was making to much acid. I been on protonix for 2 weeks now and after every meal and bedtime I take mylanta. I still feel sick all the time. Also i have very smelly green poop??????? How long can this take sometimes. what else can i rule out? Why could I be making to much stomach acid???? Please help its been three weeks a 2 days.
Avatar n tn I have been using Protonix for almost a year now and it's worked great to help my Gastritis but I noticed something. Since taking it, my period comes later than it used to and for less time. I am a bit worried, is everything ok?
Avatar f tn About 2 weeks ago I started feeling unwell. Pain in my stomach, pain in my back. I currently take protonix for gastritis that was diagnosed a couple of years ago. It got to the point where the dr. put me in the hospital for pain control. I saw the surgeon and he stated that I have a hernia and also have the gastritis. They changed my medications around to protonix, questren, and carafate. I was released from the hospital on Friday.
Avatar f tn Hi, I too had an endoscope done and was diagnosed w/ gastritis, the dr. did not tell me much info either and just gave me protonix to take for a month, took that and stopped after a month like the dr told me...the med helped a little but currently I am not on anything...my gastritis comes and goes and I've been researching info on food combining...I don't want to take meds and I've also cut out alot of foods out of my diet that make my symtoms worse...
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with gastritis and given Protonix for it. The doctor at the ER told me to continue taking the medications my asthma doctor had prescribed, including Prednisone which causes bad gastritis apparently? So I am now currently on Protonix, Prednisone, Zyrtec (for my allergies), and am taking my nebulizer (albuterol for my asthma). My asthma seems to be fine, but I seem to be getting anxiety over one of the medications I am taking and I don't know which one.
468452 tn?1225964888 Would mild Gastritis cause pain/discomfort/dull aching in the area just below the sternum, I think that medically the area is called the epigastric area? Can you even feel mild gastritis normally or are most people unaware that they have it?
Avatar f tn I have been treated for almost 2 months for what my Dr believes is a gastritis related to Naproxen. My symptoms were lots of burping, feeling full with very little food intake, heavy feeling in my stomach after eating, and a very full feeling in my upper abdomen and occasional heartburn and some nausea, no vomiting and lots of gas.. I was treated for 1 month with Losec 20mg with no real improvement.
Avatar m tn Have been on prilosec then protonix for a year and a half before being diagnosed with gastritis. Symptoms were still there while taking those. Now I am on nexium. Started two days ago. No improvement. Do you know what "stromal fibrosis" is?
Avatar f tn After being on Protonix 40 mg. for 1 month plus taking 1-1/2 mg. Lorazapam a day it began to affect my saliva flow. I lost ten pounds in one month because I did not have enough saliva flow to break down alot of different foods. I am now eating very healthy but found out that between the Protonix and Lorazapam they both have done a job on my mouth. Anyone else have this problem? I am going to discontinue the Lorazapm under my doctor's care and I have not taken Protonix for 7 days.
270554 tn?1289511647 I been off it for 2 days but only took it for 3 will these symptoms go away soon? I also take protonix for gerd and ibs. I need some input I never felt so miserable before and I was in the hospital a lot in september. Please comment....
Avatar f tn Thanks so much for your response! I have PVC's (from Lyme Disease), so I get my heart checked out regularly. I've had EKG's, Echocardiograms, Holter Monitors, and a Stress Test, all of which are normal except for PVC's and a possibly elevated pulmonary artery pressure, which I'm getting checked out.
Avatar n tn Migraine; gastritis; hyperlipasemia; unintensional wt loss; excessive sleepiness; nultinodular thyroid any thoughts- i am tired of tests and no answers and no relief of my symptoms thanks This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/885489'>Lipase levels</a>.
Avatar f tn In October I had a burning pain under my breast bone and started burping after eating. Went to urgent care and doctor prescribed me omeprazole. Took it for two weeks and everything went away. The week of Thanksgiving the pain started to come back and then I had heartburn that lasted for 4 days. Back on the omeprazole. After a week and a half it didn't work so I went to the ER and they prescribed me protonix. I had an ultrasound of my upper GI and it showed nothing.
1176471 tn?1263733305 m a 44 yr old that has been diagnosed w/ gastritis 2 months ago...I had an endoscope done and that result came out that I had gastritis...they tested for h plyori but that came back negative...I am wondering if my symtoms are normal for gastritis...the dr. put me on protonix for a month and said to stop it and see how I do...I still have days that our worse than others..I'm trying to figure out if maybe I have a food allergy which is causing it..
270554 tn?1289511647 I went off my PPI about a month ago, I was on it for gastritis related pain. I still had severe pain while on them a month ago and said maybe the PPI is causing the gastritis. I lost 60 pounds over the course of many months from stomach related pain. I had my gallbladder out in Sept. and had severe stomach issues from that point. I have excruiating burning, severe cold chills, cannot breath or sleep right, water even burns my stomach and anything I try MAKES me worse.
Avatar n tn The second one said I had inflammation and had gastritis. Same results for the barium swallow test(more inflammation) All these tests were done before the 2x protonix approx. 4 weeks ago. Blood tests and biopsies show negative for h.pylori and no cancer! (luckily ;P) Does anyone else have this? Could I be swallowing too much air and not know it? Is there a solution? p.s. sorry for the long post.
Avatar f tn Thanks for the great advice...
Avatar f tn Does she ever take any NSAID's (like Advil)?
Avatar f tn hello, i am 34fem i have been on protonix f1 per day or mild esophagits/erosive gastritis for the last 2 months. i was supposed to take 1 every other day soon to stop i guess. was doing fairly well, watching my diet and everything/wedge pillow etc... anyhow after an episode where i had water late at night and since then i have on and off burning symptoms called my gi he said it's not due to reflux should go to and ear/nose/throat specialist. did so.
Avatar f tn At the end of September, after having an endoscopy performed, I was Dx with severe Gastritis and given a new Rx for Protonix to be taken twice a day for 6 months which meant 60 pills/month. Being that Prilosec and Protonix are in the same drug class my insurance company has stated that I've hit my 90 tablet/90 day limit. The Protonix has finally helped with the pain and discomfort I've been having and now my insurance company won't cover it.
177337 tn?1310059899 I'm throwing this one out there. I have been taking Protonix for 7 months. Could this possibly be what is increasing my pvc's? Brook do you know of any side effects from this drug relating to heart issues? I can't find any but I'm sure if I look hard enough.............
Avatar m tn Im looking for answers. For 2 years I had continuous stomach pain, heartburn and chest pains. I was seen numerous times in the ER when the pain got to bad. Everytime I was told there was nothing wrong. Finally one doctor decided to do a hida scan and found I had a low function gallbladder. it was only 17%. In November I had my gallbladder removed. I had a lot of pain and the heartburn instantly returned.. and I would get nauseas with one bite of food.
Avatar n tn Saw dr today after asking questions where he first thought maybe gallbladder, he said ulcer or gastritis and he bets gastritis. Prescribed protonix. Stook first dose about five hrs ago. Also drank some baking soda water and took pepto and its still there. Not exactly pain, just a gnawing empty feeling even tho i know im not hungry. Anyone ever have this? How long for protonix to kick in? I had nausea this morning too and vomited which is why i went to the dr. No burning really no heartburn.