a day, I have noticed a different in the pain since I have been taking them but when it hits it knocks me out. I was getting the pain once every three days then after the meds i went 5 days without them then 6 days without pain. Im so scared because the pain hurts and im really not sure if it is what i have or if it is something else. It starts with a knott feeling in my lower stomache like a cramp but a lot of pressure then when that starts I know I have 10 minutes to find a comfortable place to lay or a quiet place because of the pain then its like a balloon that is blown up into my chest once it hits my chest it lasts for 30 seconds then it feels like the balloon goes down a bit for about 10-15 seconds then right back to being blown up. It lasted 3 hours and it goes back and forth, i like to say its like contractions when I went into labor. I breath heavy cause it seems to help. Today I noticed pain in my lower back as it was happing. I really need to know that these are symptoms of acid reflux because it scares me.
Q: I have been told by my doctor that I have acid reflux and im curretly on protonix and im taking one
Hi Drew,
Protonix (Pantoprazole) works by blocking acid production in the stomach. This medication is known as a proton pump inhibitor. The pains you are feeling in your stomach and in your chest could certainly be attributed to the acid reflux. However the best thing to do is ask your doctor for sure.
Online sites are wonderful resources for information to help you ask all the right questions, but they can not take the place of your doctor's solid medical advice. Only you and your doctor know what is the best treatment for you.
Here is some other information that will help you when it's time to see the doctor.
You can read about GERD here in the overview and you can check your symptoms here in the symptoms database. Once you have seen your doctor, if he prescribes medication for GERD, you can read about them here in the drugs database. You can also research treatments available and alternatives here in the treatments database.
Take care and stay in touch. Let us know how you are doing!
Vicki M
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