A member asked:

I have had upper stomach pain and acid, my doctor prescribed protonix, (pantoprazole) is this generally acid reflux?

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Maybe its not reflux: Lack of response to acid suppression ; antacids raises several possibilities: 1) you have excessive acid production; 2) your reflux is of non-acid material; 3) your esophagus is severely inflammed, infected, or ulcerated; 4) you have heightened esophageal sensitivity; 5) your present symptoms are not reflux-related ; warrants further investigation. Try the Protonix (pantoprazole) ; advise your doc of response.

Answered 6/30/2014

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