Digestion Problems & Protonix

My wife has been a long-time user of Protonix and her GERD and belching have never been worse. Seems like she cannot digest anything properly. Her last upper endoscopy indicated an early stage of Barrett's Esophagus and her doctor said that they should change up her medication. She tried to call the doc afterward to follow up, but they said she needs to make another appointment. Luckily there was a cancellation and she could get in to see him in a couple of weeks. Otherwise, it would have been months.

How can her digestion be so bad? Personally, I think the Protonix is not doing her any good at all. She is a nurse and believes a lot in meds and, in fact, takes many per day for various conditions. She had her hip replaced last year and is now having a problem with the other one. I am just frustrated that the more she sees docs, the more they want to medicate. I am the opposite.

I guess I am just frustrated with all of these meds that don't seem to be doing any good. I think her balance of acid and enzymes is totally out of wack, but that is just my non-medical opinion.

Doug

Depov:

I agree with changing up her medication, there are quite a few that her doctor has to choose from, and everyone is different, and yes, Protonix will become less effective over time. I would keep a food diary and try and determine what her trigger foods are and follow a strict GERD-friendly diet.

I would hope not regarding surgery. I'd do whatever I could to avoid it. I'm glad I did it but it was a life changer.
-Mark

PattyLatty,
Keep us updated on what the doctor says and be confident with your decision. Surgery was recommended for me when the hiatal hernia was discovered. I waited 12 years before I was ready to have it done.
-Mark