Recently, I was unable to obtain a prescription for Protonix, which I've been on for many years (30). So far, it has taken over 1 week to go back-and-forth - Doctor, Pharmacy, Insurance multiple times because it every year it requires prior-authorization with the insurance company. I have been without my medication for over 1 week now. I have chronic acid reflux & heartburn. Tests throughout the years always come back with a small hiatal hernia and a week lower esophogus spynxster muscle. Which one is causing my sevefre issue with chronic acide reflux & heartburn?