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What Causes An Unusual Sensation In The Mid-chest While On Prilosec?

I am 60 years old and female. I have been taking prilosec for about 4 years on a daily basis. I took myself off 2 weeks ago because I dont think they are good for me. I tried to take apple cider vinegar for indigestion and its not working or I have not taken long enough. Right in the middle of my chest every once in a while I will have a funny sensation not painful but wierd. I just start thinking heart attack, but I think it is indegestion.
Thu, 31 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Prilosec is having pantoprazole. It is antacid in nature. Since your symptoms (central chest discomfort) appeared after stopping prilosec, possibility of GERD is more likely. No need to worry for heart attack. GERD is gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause central chest discomfort. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD.

1. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily.
2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
3. Go for walking after meals.
4. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.
5. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux.

Don't worry, you will be alright with all these lifestyle modifications.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes An Unusual Sensation In The Mid-chest While On Prilosec?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Prilosec is having pantoprazole. It is antacid in nature. Since your symptoms (central chest discomfort) appeared after stopping prilosec, possibility of GERD is more likely. No need to worry for heart attack. GERD is gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause central chest discomfort. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD. 1. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination on empty stomach twice daily. 2. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 3. Go for walking after meals. 4. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. 5. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these lifestyle modifications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.