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Can One Become Immuned To Protonix After Prolonged Intake?

I ve been taking Protonix for GERD for 10+ years. It has stopped working. Can you become immune to them after long term use? I ve been having increased acid and burning and waking up during the night with pain and burning in my stomach. Went to the doctor and she started me on Carafate along with my Protonix. It wasn t working so she switched me to Nexium. Have been on that for a couple days now and has helped somewhat. She wants me to call her back next week and if not better, then I may need a scope. The acid seems to get worse in the evening after dinner.
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HI...
WELCOME TO HEALTHCARE MAGIC.
I UNDERSTAND YOUR PROBLEMS.
I WILL SUGGEST YOU TO DO SOME DIET MODIFICATION LIKE...
AVOID CITRUS FOOD,SPICY FOOD,ALCOHOL ,COFFE ,CHOCOLATE ...
EAT A SMALL AMOUNT OF MEAL AND EAT PROPERLY.
AVOID HEAVY AND FATTY MEAL AT NIGHT TIME.
DRINK A WATER MORE AND AVOID GASEOUS FOODS.
ELEVATE A HEAD AT SLEEPING TIME.
USE A TWO CUSHION SUPPORT FOR ELEVATE A HEAD AT NIGHT TIME.
AVOID IMMEDIAT SLEEPING AFTER MEAL.
AVOID STRESS.
CONSULT A GASTROENTROLOGIST FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS.
TAKE CARE.
THANK YOU.
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Can One Become Immuned To Protonix After Prolonged Intake?

HI... WELCOME TO HEALTHCARE MAGIC. I UNDERSTAND YOUR PROBLEMS. I WILL SUGGEST YOU TO DO SOME DIET MODIFICATION LIKE... AVOID CITRUS FOOD,SPICY FOOD,ALCOHOL ,COFFE ,CHOCOLATE ... EAT A SMALL AMOUNT OF MEAL AND EAT PROPERLY. AVOID HEAVY AND FATTY MEAL AT NIGHT TIME. DRINK A WATER MORE AND AVOID GASEOUS FOODS. ELEVATE A HEAD AT SLEEPING TIME. USE A TWO CUSHION SUPPORT FOR ELEVATE A HEAD AT NIGHT TIME. AVOID IMMEDIAT SLEEPING AFTER MEAL. AVOID STRESS. CONSULT A GASTROENTROLOGIST FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSIS. TAKE CARE. THANK YOU.