Protonix and joint pain

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Avatar f tn I am wondering if long term protonix use has been linked to joint and muscle pain as well as hearing loss. I have been taking proton pump inhibitors for 18 years and have just begun hearing about bone loss and other issues. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia after finally seeing a doctor about the pain that I have endured for over 10 years.
Avatar m tn I had an MRI on my neck last year and there were 3 disc showing deteriation. I had been having stiffness and pain in my neck, with pain radiating to the back of my head. I don't have pain all the time, sometimes I go for days without any discomfort. Sometimes it is so uncomfortable that I can't get comfortable. I take anti-inflammatory drugs when I need them, and apply heat to the area at times.
Avatar f tn 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.
757527 tn?1237893063 I have been taking Trazadone and Celexa for several years and more recently, Protonix, for stomach pain/ possible ulcer. I am also using Aldera for an outbreak (first time) of genital warts. I went to my doctor several weeks ago complaining of severe lower abdominal cramping, epigastric pain after eating and pain in my upper right quandrant. No change in bowels I had a CT with contrast performed of my abdomen and pelvis.
Avatar f tn I have been to the hospital twice with two ekgs done normal and a lot of blood work normal I have bad shoulder pains leg pains arms ache and neck hurts when I drink or eat anything my chest hurts and my back hurts can stress and gets cause this I get headaches daily and the pain in shoulders and arms daily
Avatar f tn I take Protonix to control my gerd. An allergist recommended this and it does seem to make a difference. Does anyone else take these types of meds to control their gerd and, ultimately, help with asthma? I cannot get Protonix any longer through my health insurance and was wondering if someone took something else as effective. Prilosec and Nexium do not have as good as effect as Protonix for me. Thanks.
Avatar n tn 30 am today i woke up to a pain in my esophagus and i got very scared , it lasted about a second but i am now very depressed thinking gastric flow may have irritated my throat. even though i ate dinner (very light one) at 7.30 and went to bed at 11.00 . also in the mornings when i wake up i spit up (not coughing it up) it's just there in my mouth yellowish thick sometimes spit. to peanuts2 ___________ tks post i will check out yr profile. i don't know what to do anymore.
Avatar m tn 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!
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 Hello, About 2 month ago, I started having bad stomach pain, with pins anf needles sensation, and pain radiating through back. I went to see family doc and he did blood test to rule out pancreatitis (result came back normal), and put me on Protonix 40mg, once a day. I took for couple of weeks, and felt ok, so stopped, but pain would come back, so went back on it couple of days later. The bottle had 30pills, and one refill.
Avatar n tn I couldnt eat anything and had joint pain. But was unable to take anything so just suffered. I started eating healthy and it took about 1 year for me to get this under control. The nexium and prevacid did nothing for me, about 2 weeks ago my symptoms came back and I understand what your going thru. I am on a bland diet just to start.
Avatar n tn My primary care doctor first thought it was a pleural bleb, but after a few months of it getting worse, I went to see him again. The pain had started moving to the same location on the left sternal border and sometimes substernally. He now suspected GERD. He started me on 80mg of Protonix for 2 weeks, and then a follow up. On the follow up my chest pains had reduced dramatically in both duration and severity, but they were still present.
Avatar m tn I am in the same exact boat. I've been taking Protonix for 7 months or so and I'm having popping everywhere. I recently have had bad pain in neck and shoulder blade. Am seeing chiropractor but thought about my meds and tried going to an over-the-counter antacid. In two days my pain has gone down 50%. I'm still trying to figure it out, but I'm with you. Let's explore this.
Avatar f tn s not only uncomfortable but embarrassing to be bloated and gassy almost every day. How long should I be on the Protonix, and should I be taking anything else to help ease the constipation? Before starting the Protonix I was fairly regular and my diet hasn't changed much, if at all, so I can't imagine any other reason for this. My doctor never indicated a length of time for taking it, he only listed refills on the bottle.
Avatar f tn Hi from what I understand protonix is an rx while prilosec is over the counter meds...... so I do believe that the protonix is stronger.I am not a dr, just going on what I do know, I know both r PPI and work much the same way.....Ur dr should be able to say y he changed ur meds...everyone is different and react to the meds differently....maybe bcuz the prilosec dtopped working instead of changing meds he should check to see y u r making so much acid. I have noticed mine cycles....
1479013 tn?1330699762 t help but had to try that first before insurance would pay for Protonix. I have been on Protonix for over a year now and am having problems again. Right after I eat, I get bloated; I liken it to when you are full and you bend over to tie your shoe and you feel so much pressure on your stomach and diaphragm area and your head feels full of pressure. That's what I feel like after I eat and I am NOT bending over.
Avatar m tn I have been on the generic for Protonix for about 2 weeks. Decided to go off! I have severe back pain, in the middle and my ribs hurt so bad it feels like I have been beat up!!! Did not know about this side effect! Of course, the doctors do not tell you anything about the side effects! They just want you to take it. I hope that these pains go away soon! I took the last pill on Saturday and I will go back to Zantac 150 if need be! I am through with medication!!!
Avatar f tn I went for an abdominal ultrasound, endescopy and CT scan with IV contrast and all came back fine. My Dr just switched me to Protonix.
7763229 tn?1396626895 I am on pepcid a.c. now and it tears my stomach up. Mmm I have an appt today so we'll see.
Avatar f tn I have muscle spazms along with the in my arms and legs. Chest pain occasionally. Ive had acid reflux and IBS since i was 16. Taking nexium, and whatever else they can prescribe to help, but mine is cronic so theres not much they can do. I have only had one seizure so far.. But im wondering what i can tell myself with all these symtoms im having. Iv heard people talk about Raynauds syndrom? But i dont seam to have cold feet or hands alot of the time, occasionally. And no discoloration.
Avatar f tn If the pain is in upper back then it can be due to inflammation of the lining of lung. It can also be due to pain at the joint between ribs and back. Muscle pull is another possibility. If the pain is in lower back then it can be a muscle pull, a kidney stone, referred pain of appendicitis or colitis. It could be any other condition as well. Please consult a doctor who can examine you. Take care!
177337 tn?1310059899 RNRita - I'm worried about going off because it really did help. I used to use Gaviscon but it stopped working. I have been on Protonix for quite a while so maybe I will stop and see if I can have luck with Gaviscon and Tums again. Did the pvc's stop right away as soon as you went off it? WIsconsin2007 - I don't see any literature with palps as a side effect either and my cardio gave them to me and told me it wouldn't bother my heart. But I have to wonder....
Avatar m tn Hospice care started this week. Protonix given daily - is it needed? Asymptomatic and no hx of gastric reflux.
Avatar n tn Can a Hiatal Hernia be causing all my acid reflux and stomach pain????? HELP!!!!!!!