The fact that it felt better after taking
Zantac 150 mg, indicates that you might be experiencing GERD. Take the
Zantac for two weeks, eliminate fried foods and spicy foods from your diet. See if this does not help your heartburn. If your throat gets worse, get a culture! Your doctor is trying to treat you for two things: GERD and a bacterial infection. He will refer you to a GI doctor only if your GI symptoms continue or worsen, even with the Zantac.