Why would ppis stop working?
STownboy29 asked:
I have been on PPIs for 4 years (nexium, aciphex, now protonix). The medicine has been a miracle. However, the last few months I had a few real bad days and now, for the last 30 days, I ve had constant heartburn/burning/gnawing pain in upper ab and chest. I’ve undergone a few tests this week, ph and manometry and Im waiting for the results. However, I checked the ph often and it was never below 4 so I think the ppi is helping with acid but NOT with my symptoms. I also dont remember the gnawing feeling any other time until the latest flair-up. Has my disease taken a turn for the worse?
I have been on PPIs for 4 years (nexium, aciphex, now protonix). The medicine has been a miracle. However, the last few months I had a few real bad days and now, for the last 30 days, I ve had constant heartburn/burning/gnawing pain in upper ab and chest. I’ve undergone a few tests this week, ph and manometry and Im waiting for the results. However, I checked the ph often and it was never below 4 so I think the ppi is helping with acid but NOT with my symptoms. I also dont remember the gnawing feeling any other time until the latest flair-up. Has my disease taken a turn for the worse?
