I've had U/C for over 20 years and for half that a Hiatus hernia. I take 60mg Lansoprazole daily?

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But even so, over the last year or so, I have to be really careful what I eat for my evening meal as I get acid reflux during the night. 

My doctor says loose weight and I promise I have really, really tried hard, but I'm inactive with other health problem and I can't eat too much vegetables or fruit as it makes my U/C worse, so I'm in a catch 22. However, I'm not hugely fat, but I wish I could loose some weight, but I have also to accept that that is not going to happen at present. 

Now, this is my query:
My husband takes Esomeprazole for his reflux as he had pre-cancerous cells of the esophagus.

Could I ask my Specialist to change me to Esomeprazople too? Are they better than Lansoprazole?

ckm1956 · Accepted Answer

Weight loss can help, but as you say it's not easy. Eat as healthily as you can. (Ask your doc to refer you to a dietitian). Exercise (even walking) as much as you can.

Asking for a different med isn't a bad idea. Some meds just work better for patients than others.

Good luck.

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I've had U/C for over 20 years and for half that a Hiatus hernia. I take 60mg Lansoprazole daily?

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