With all the medicines we take we *need to* protect our stomach. If you're not on it already, ask your doctor for Pantoprazole or something alike. And keep using that as long as you need other medication.

Most of us have a bad immune system because of the meds. For me that results in Candida (fungus) low in my throat and in my esophagus. That could very well be the case for you. I take 100 mg Fluconazole daily for that and since I started that I haven't had Candida return. Candida in low in the throat and / or esophagus can feel like acid burn. It does for me. So if a stomach protector doesn't work, ask your doctor for that. It's not always visible in the throat if it's too low. Only way to find out is either try an anti candida agent or an upper endoscopy... Guess which one I prefer 🙂

Neither Pantoprazole nor Fluconazole have serious side effects. Not for me anyways.

Hope this helps 🍀

Have a super Christmas! ✨🎄✨

Jane, I am so sorry you feel like this will be the last Christmas you will celebrate. Why not think, This is a milestone, one of many that I will get to. When I was first diagnosed I had many milestones, eg, living tell I see my children graduate from 6th grade (my youngest was in 1st grade) then jr high, then high school, then college and marriage and now I have 12 grandchildren and I have one graduating high school this year, so the milestones build up and I celebrate them not just for my children but for me! Think positive, it actually boosts your chances of survival. Have a Very Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy-Healthy New Year! Love, Marcia 🌸

Bythebayou, If you are having reflux the doctor can give you a Prescription for it. Have you tried over the counter, such as tums? Hope it gets better, that can be miserable. Merry Christmas and Have a Happy -Healthy New Year! Love, Marcia 🌸

It does stop but let them know. They can suggest and/or prescribe something for it.

Thanks for sharing the advice on the reflux versus thrush or fungus in the throat.Actually my friend with Leukemia remission had an active case of thrush when she visited recently. Steroids and Antibiotics can cause it too. Most have it on the tongue or back of the throat and it looks like white curdy stuff on your tongue. May want to see a doctor if you are not sure, to have him rule out the thrush vs reflux from acid.