Hi ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.
If I were your doctor, for the intolerance to
prilosec, I would suggest the following:
1) Elevate the head end of the bed with two blocks on each side, so that the regurgitation does not occur while lying down, and the contents of
esophagus and stomach flow down with gravity.
2) Some modification in your diet like more of roughage, enough liquids, avoidance of oily, fried, and fast food, and of course complete avoidance of alcohol and
smoking if you do.
3) Regular routine exercises like morning walk depending on your medical fitness so as to reduce your weight if
overweight.
4) Prescription for a prokinetic agent and a different
proton pump inhibitor (Rabeprozole) for symptomatic relief and to have a control on the acid production and facilitate movement of gastric contents downwards. It is not necessary that someone would have the same side effect with all the proton pump inhibitor.
5) A routine blood sugar test both fasting and post prandial.
I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef