Martha Ford Knox

I have been taking Prevacid for 2 years, insurance not covering it, unless I see the Dr., who I will see in 4 weeks. Till then I was told to buy over the counter. Taken daily this is expensive. I heard about these meds causing kidney disease and am now trying to figure out how to treat it myself. Charting when the burning starts; what I have eaten and so on. Noticed that mine starts usually 2 hours after eating, and of all things sips of Water help most of the time. Also, Cheerios or other simple carbs. If it gets worse I take Rolaids. I do have to say that my symptoms have not been as bad as in the past. Hope to find what works and have things like Rolaids, baking soda and Mylanta on hand. I take meds for pain and anxiety, so one less would be great.