GERD & Heartburn Support Group
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. If you are afflicted with GERD or heartburn, join the group and find support.
So I started taking pantoprazole over a week and I feel like it's making my symptoms worse. I was previously on a sample of dexilant which was just starting to work but my insurance wouldn't cover a script of it :( this pill is causing me to have symptoms I've never had; a burning sensation in back of neck and my back and shoulder blades burn. Also experiencing some tingly ness in my fingers. Also more of a sore throat which I've experienced before. Has anyone experienced these symptoms? Is it the pill causing this? I've called my doctor, hoping she will call me Monday. I was not by test or anything diagnosed with gastritis. I have no stomach pain anymore just insane acid reflux. Anyone with some insight on this it would be great! Thank you :)
It could be atypical reflux or it could be the pill. You can have weird symtoms with heartburn. Burning in what seems unrelated areas. I would go off that pill for a few days and see what happens and eat the same food.
It takes time to find a PPI that works and doesnt make you feel lousy as well. So try a different one.
Good Luck