Did upper ed, barium swallow, x-rays all came back normal. i developed a problem swallowing solids after taking cipro. i hate pills so mixed with applesauce. my gi doc said a have bacteria and some acid. he got me on antibiotics and protonix. ?

This is dysphagia: dysphagia, trouble swallowing solids is most commonly related to inflammation of the esophagus from heartburn. The best way to diagnose is with upper endoscopy and often missed on the studies you had. Antacid such as Protonix will help, antibiotics are added in the case of ulcer disease which does not typically cause dysphagia. The Cipro (ciprofloxacin) likely made the problem obvious, not caused them.

Good start: Your doctor is treating you for H pylori bacteria, which can cause acid reflux. Get rid of the bacteria and you can get rid of symptoms. Please complete the entire 2 week course to give yourself the best chance of getting rid of the bacteria. If it doesn't help you might ask about esophageal manometry which measures pressures of the muscle contractions of the esophagus, or gastric emptying study

Generally: When prescribed such medications could be due having erosive gastritis with H pylori infection. However the Endoscopist should be able to explain to you his findings

H Pylori: H pylori is the infection he is talking about. Once you take the antibiotics you should be fine