Brief Answer:
Try not taking Protonix and see if it helps.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Protonix (pantoprazole) is used to treat erosive esophagitis and other conditions involving excess stomach acid. I think that you are talking about Dexilant (dexlansoprazole), a similar medicine. I doubt if the mentioned complaints re due to Protonix. You need to be thoroughly clinically evaluated in order to ascertain the possible cause. You also need to be given a trial without taking protonix and see if that helps. If it does, it would be wise to refrain from the use of protonix altogether. Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) may be tried and it is not necessary that it will give a similar adverse effect.

Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. Degradation of undigested food in the intestines by the intestinal bacteria would lead to the excess gas formation.

In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take Prilosec (omeprazole) or Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) once daily before breakfast.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.

Hopefully that should help.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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