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I have been struggling with acid reflux off and on. In Jan. after a bad bronchial infection requiring prednisone and antibiotics, I had a bad ulcerated esaupagus bleed, was hospitalized and received two units of blood. My endoscopy six eweeks after showed total healing. Since then every PPI prescribed has caused a severe dryness in my mouth and throat causing many sleepless nights, lying awake drinking water. Then, I awake so dry, I am wheezing. They all cause the same side effect. Also, Tums, Pepside, Mylanta and Zantac. I am at a loss, I don't know what to take. I'm afraid my doctor thinks it's in my head. If I take nothing, I feel burning after almost every meal. If I take the meds I'm miserable and end up with asthma which I then must treat. Any suggestions?
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