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I have gallbladder removal surgery on tuesday. i suffer from horrible gerd. can i take 40mg of pepcid along 40mg of protonix? thank you.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

GERD: Discuss with your Dr. Sugery may cure GERD if it is GB pain and not GERD.

Answered 6/15/2017

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Refractory gerd: PPIs remove most of the acid from the gastroesophageal refluxate. However, PPIs do not eliminate reflux.PPIs are progressively less effective for heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain and extra-esophageal symptoms. Reflux can continue to cause symptoms despite PPI therapy because of persistent acid reflux or weakly acidic reflux.Treating visvisceral hypersensitivity may also benefit this subset .

Answered 6/27/2019

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