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[wineferret]

I’ve got a hiatus hernia, and since diagnosed left with mucus and cough which doesn’t seem to clear up,

I’m on lansoprazole 30mg twice a day which some what deals with the reflux,

Has anyone got the same problem and how to deal with it,

Also is it safe long term to stay on that amount of lansoprazole?

[meadfoot]

I have a hiatus hernia too which doesn't help my reflux which is chronic. I was on lansoprazole for about five years but it was found it was making my cardiac arrhythmias worse. I was changed to a H2 receptor Ranitidine that was stopped internationally due to some cancer concerns. I have tried Famotidine but not got on with it particularly well.

As I have slow gastric emptying reducing stomach acid production which is the remit of these drugs is not good for me. I rely on gaviscon advance which helps a bit. When my hiatus hernia flares up it makes matter worse. Have you asked about hiatus hernia repair.

[wineferret in reply to meadfoot]

Thanks for your input, yes I’m looking into a repair now, but the doctor won’t give me a referral because she said it’s to traumatic at my age.

[1abc1943]

I also have a small hiatus hernia take the same medication as you. I mentioned the mucous and cough to my consultant that I had read on Google that reflux causes this he said that it doesn't and I had a food allergy. I don't think I have I suck a small sweet that helps also chew gum for a short time but not mint flavour. I have been taking lansoprasole for several years. I know its not good but the natural methods don't help as well .hope yours improves x

[wineferret in reply to 1abc1943]

Thanks for your input,