PPI Pantoprozole: Can't tolerate side effects with Stomach Ulcer

Apologies for my naïve I am New to all this .Are there other ppis with fewer side effects?or can I have some people tolerate one but not another PPI? I ask because I’m having terrible joint pain on the generic of Protonix. I don’t think I had the same issues with other ppis. But it could be the length of time or dose. If anyone knows anything about this, I appreciate some feedback. Of course I’ll ask my doctor also. 🙂

I was on Esomeprazole. 40 mg 2 x a day for 6 months.
Severe acid reflux corrosion of the tonsiliary tissue.
(GERD)
It healed.
1 year later relapse.
Resumed esomeprazole.
Developed severe allergy: canker sores in mouth, lost skin roof of mouth, severe sore throat. Went to an oncology ENT. Now allergic to esomeprazole. Can not take ever again.
When I eat a spicy meal I use an OTC 20 mg pepcid or take an OTC Gaviscon tab.
It works.
As i get older (67 years old) I develop more allergies to medications.
Good Luck
Hope you feel better.

Hi Bosco
I am in the same situation, have gastritis and Gerd after gallbladder removal. am still taking the PPI and acid reducer, but have horrible symptoms which include bloating, gas, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, anxious, depression ,night sweats and insomnia. Now with exercise intolerance.
I too feel at the end of my rope. We gotta be strong and fight this. I am here to talk when you like. I think talking is therapy for me too. I have started drinking celery juice, and going for acupuncture, I read an article that it can be effective. Also drinking alkaline water. Hope and prayers for both of us for recovery.

I am new to this as well and learning as I go. On protonics but very uncomfortable with them. Dr says I need 6 week course. I am terrified but trying to be strong.

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I tried to stop ppis again but acid rebound was just too much.Taking 20mg for stomach ulcer but I dont think that dose will heal me. Im gonna have to try and see if I can beat the side effects. Im a complicated case . Repeated diverticulitus, Liver tx, heart attack, lots of plaque,stomach hernias. Im suffering with this ulcer issue. Cabbge juice, DGL Licorice and aloe vera gel is something you can also try. Trouble is my transplant meds are what is causing my problem and I cant stop them. To me it seems when I try to stop the ppis my acid becomes worse than before. Big Pharm at it again?? Its very hard to get off them once theyve sucked you in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck to you

It takes about 3 months.

I was on 80 mg of protonix daily for 1 month. I avoided trigger foods also.

Hi there
Yes it sounds like you have a lot going on. Again so sorry that all this has happened to you, so I was reading there is a taper you can use to get off the PPI’s. The theory is to do it slowly, and begin by reducing first amount and then frequency over a month or so. Have you ever tried that?
I am going to try the DHL… so how do you prepare cabbage juice and the aloe Vera?