@katgts i started with 20mg of prilosec too with no relief . My doctor put me on 40 mg of protonix, not only does it stops acid but it heals the esophagus. I am so much better after 1 week of taking it and staying on an alkaline diet. I would never thought in a million years it would have been silent reflux, because i didnt experience the typical symptoms people complain of. The only symptom was I was air hungry to fill my lungs up. I guess when i think of it I would have a sore throat and trying to clear my throat all the time. Thought it was allergies. Again I am still waiting for an ultrasound of my thyroid but for now the protonix is working and that a good indication that the problem is SILENT reflux not gerd. There is a difference.