I used to take Nexium also. For some reason I one day just didn't
need it anymore.

So I don't take anything now.

Donna :hug::grouphug:

I am trying to diet, but I still get heartburn. I get a little heartburn at first, then it becomes much worse if I don't take care of it immediately in the beginning when I first experience the symptoms. BF:hug::hug::hug:

protonix is better than nexium?
bizi

Protonix is much, much better than Nexxium. I take 40mg a day. It's by prescription only.

Do you ever wake up with panic attacks, BF?

I've had that problem in the past and it's starting to happen again.

I am sorry kay.
((((((HUGS)))))
bizi,
if nexium is doing a good job than does he need to look into the protonix?
thanks
bizi

Hi Kay Yes. It use to happen to me years ago. It stopped after a while, but when it was happening, it was worse than the usual panic attacks.

I sympathize with you about this issue. It's also a cold feeling on top of everything else.

It happened for several months, and then it stopped. Then I went through the usual panic attacks at other times during the day,and night. BF:hug::hug::hug:

I'm so sorry that it has happened to you too, BF :hug::hug::hug:
But I feel better knowing someone else understands. I agree that they are worse. I think it's because my anxiety is always worse in the morning.

I get a lot less panic attacks than when I was younger, but when I do get them at different times now they are a little easier to put down. I've been missing Xanax because it works faster and better for panic attacks, but it doesn't work as long for everyday anxiety and it is more sedating.

Continuing to take an OTC proton pump inhibitor like Prilosec or Nexxium could be okay as long as someone has the blessing of their doctor. The directions on Prevacid are strongly worded, so I think it's less likely a doctor would suggest prolonged use.

One benefit to switching to a prescription med like Protonix is that it is covered by insurance and would cost a lot less than the OTC meds. It also sounds like BF is still suffering from GI symptoms despite being on Nexxium, so maybe he could benefit from a med change. IDK.

BF, I think it's a good idea to talk to your PCP about it no matter which direction you want to go in. Your doctor can give you the best guidance.

I had been taking Lansoprazole for years, however the recent publicity has scared me, and I haven't taken it every day, except for the last several days. When I take it every day I don't have the terrible heartburn.

I need to talk to my doctor. I don't know what to do. Our medications may have something to do with it, but I've had problems in my digestive track for decades. The anxiety tears up my digestive track also I believe. BF:hug::hug::hug: