IMO, if Zantac was going to help it would have by now. It is really meant for quick reduction of acid (~30 minutes) to compete with plain antacids, plus it is a H2 blocker, which is meant to continue to work for about 12 hours. It sounds like you need a PPI like Prilosec, or similar drug, which are stronger than H2 blockers, but do take a couple days to work.

Have you been to a doctor to find out what is going on? If you are taking this level of any stomach med without results you should see your doctor who will probably order some tests.

Thank you. I took prescriptionOmrprazole 40mgs for two weeks and it reeked havoc on my kidneys and wouldn't allow me to digest food properly so I quit them. I have appt at the end of Aug with gastro. I wasdiagnosed with gastritis and gerd.

Why don't you try a different PPI? It took me until the 3rd one to be okay with it. I started w/omeprazole (prilosec), then lansoprazole (prevacid) and finally stuck w/pantoprazole (protonix) 40mg. I will also take a pepcid at night when I feel I need a little extra help.

I want to wait and see the gastro before trying a different PPI and even then I'm not sure because of the acid rebound thing, but if it necessary then I might. I was actually prescribed Nexium, but my insurance company wouldn't pay for it, until I try three other PPIs first. That's how I got stuck with Omeprazole first. But thanks for the suggestion. I'll keep Protonix in mind when I see the gastro. I did notice that I did have less post nasal drip and hardly any sore throat today, but I also didn't eat anything that triggered me. Sooo not sure is that the Zantac or the diet? I'll have to wait and see:)

Yeah this whole GERD thing seems to be a trial and error/ guessing game kind of thing. I still can't figure out what triggers mine, I do stay away from spicy, fatty, tomato, onion, garlic, chocolate & sodas, smoking, coffee and alcohol ive never done, so no loss there. I eat the same foods and sometimes I'm ok and others I'm not, very frustrating. I have been on PPIs 5 months now!

For me, I'm still trying to figure it out. I never felt heartburn until I was on the PPIs! Doc was quick to prescribe it based on a tummy ache and a feeling of fullness. So, I'm trying to stay away from PPIs for the short term and see where I'm at -- in October I guess. Rebound though is really really tough (if it is in fact rebounding...I'm inclined to think it is since I never had heartburn before and that study seems to support it.)

Lifestyle changes should be recommended first to see if things improve.

As for triggers, there never was any rhyme or reason for me. These days it's pizza -- especially sausage on top of pizza.

Oh man, I'd love to have a slice of pizza!!! I made the mushroom quiche in "Dropping Acid" last night and that sort of helped the craving--sort of! So, I think the Zantac is working now because I don't have the post nasal drip and sore throat is greatly improved (YAY!). The acid taste in my mouth is nearly gone, so much improved at least.The only thing is that I just felt a burn in the area when the sternum is above the stomach in the center (I guess it's the lower esophagus) and when I pressed it, I could actually feel a burn or tenderness I should say. Then a minute later it was gone. I want to say that it was heartburn but it wasn't as intense or long lasting as heartburn. Could this be that the Zantac is minimizing the effects of heartburn. Could I still be getting a heartburn flair while on Zantac if it is working? Thanks for any help. Sorry I have so many questions but this is all so new to me and I don't have anyone around me who has a clue. Everyone thinks I have that same heartburn like you see on T.V.: Take a Prilosec OTC and then eat all the ribs and hotdogs you like!