pinkgirl asked:
I had GERD and was on rabeprazole medication for 3 months and it went away but I am having the same throat symptoms. I think it may be allergies or post nasal drip but I am not sure. Does anyone out there have this?
Bad Breath, Throat always dry, always swallowing, feels like something is stuck in my throat, What is wrong?
Allergies. Get some nose spray.
Well these are the normal side effects of the drug:Rabeprazole like other PPIs has few side effects. The most common side effects are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, rash and headaches. Dizziness, nervousness, abnormal heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness, leg cramps and water retention rarely occur.
However all medications react differently with every person.So talk to your Doctor about any concerns you may have about any medication.
Even though you may not have heartburn, it is entirely possible (even probable) that the GERD is rearing its ugly head again.
The muscles at the top of the esophagus clamp shut in order to protect the airway from the reflux and give the sensation of having a lump, or something stuck, in the throat.
The bad breath is very likely due to stomach acid making its way up to your throat when you sleep.
You are always swallowing because a small bolus (the amount is less than a tsp) of saliva isn’t enough material to get those tight upper esophageal muscles to relax enough for it to pass through. I’m sure it must be a problem swallowing firm foods like bread and meat. Large boluses (gulps) of liquid are typically the easiest to swallow when GERD is present.
Go back on the medicine. If you don’t have the prescription, you can always try one of the over-the-counter medicines Pepcid, Prilosec, or Zantac.
Google “reflux precautions” to find out more.