I get heartburn everyday and also during the time i am eating - more so then after. six months ago i have had endoscopy and diagnosed with mild esophagitis and gerd. heart problems were ruled out. should i get back on protonix?

Esophagitis : The best person to ask this would be the doctor who did the upper endoscopy. It seems that Protonix could be helpful. It should be taken 30 minutes before breakfast, but I defer to that doctor. Don't eat at least two hours before laying down to sleep, lose excess weight, stop smoking tobacco and you should sleep with your head angled up by raising the head legs of the bed or using a foam wedge.

Agree with Dr. R: If you are overweight, losing weight will help.