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A member asked:

4 months i been having painful burning between throat and middle chest no antiacids works im taking prilosec 40mg i have no stomach pain but lot burp?

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Gerd: This could be reflux-recommend you see a gastroenteorlogist for endoscopy.

Answered 4/2/2013

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Too long: 4 months is too long I have untreated or under treated gerd. I would add some Pepcid (famotidine) 20mg twice a day and see your doc asap. Hope you feel better karen.

Answered 1/14/2021

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