Posted by CarolCA on 10/15/2009, 10:15 pm, in reply to "CarolCA"
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Interesting that they preferred Protonix over the Nexium. Most doctors would say they are the same. I have extreme problems with acid, though no heartburn. I have read continuously for years on this subject and have been shocked at just what reflux can cause. I was doing all this sinus flushing thinking it was coming from sinus drainage and now find it is all GERD related. The gurgling is very likely acid related. Unfortunately I don't have a cure and neither do the doctors except the meds and they don't work well for me at double and triple the dosage. Good luck with your appointment. I have started using Gaviscon about 45 minutes after I eat and it seems to be working pretty well as it blocks the valve with a foam barrier. The other night I was coughing hard for hours and desperately looking for something to help as I couldn't stop. Found some old Gaviscon I had hanging around and it stopped the cough almost immediately so that is what I am trying now and no more clearing throat and lump in throat feeling at the moment.
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