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Does Withdrawal From Prilosec Cause Chest Pain?

In 2002 I had an Endoscopy done because of frequent heartburn. The doctor said that I had GERD and that my LES was Lax. I was told to take prilocet which I did for a few years. My heartburn/symptoms stopped when I quit using tobacco and I have rarely had any heartburn in years. I stopped taking the prilocet 10 years ago. Again, I have rarely had any digestive issues. However, I have been feeling a pain in my chest (just right of my breast bone) and am having a sensation of my throat being full when I swallow. I am concerned that by my not taking the medicine, I have somehow damaged my esophagus. My mother did die from Esophageal cancer at the age of 58. I am 42, female, no alcohol or tobacco use. Could I have put myself at risk by stopping the medicine?
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Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your symptoms of fullness with small meal following stoppage of prilocet prescribed for your GERD episode with a family history of esophageal cancer I am suggesting possibility of differential diagnosis

Oesophageal cancer
Achalasia cardia
Oesophageal stenosis due to aortic knuckle

In view of this please check your blood pressure and do the following test
Chest x-ray
Barium swallow and follow through

Moreover please visit a gastroenterologist specialist with the results and for expect clinical assessment and adequate drug prescription

I hope this helps Regards

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Does Withdrawal From Prilosec Cause Chest Pain?

Hello dear Greetings Regarding your symptoms of fullness with small meal following stoppage of prilocet prescribed for your GERD episode with a family history of esophageal cancer I am suggesting possibility of differential diagnosis Oesophageal cancer Achalasia cardia Oesophageal stenosis due to aortic knuckle In view of this please check your blood pressure and do the following test Chest x-ray Barium swallow and follow through Moreover please visit a gastroenterologist specialist with the results and for expect clinical assessment and adequate drug prescription I hope this helps Regards