Is there any alternative drug for the nexium that I could try because I simply can't afford if monthly and need it badly? I get food caught in the throat and have to have it stretched about every 11/2 to 2 yrs. but lattely this hasn't helped. I have tried the Zantac higher strength but that doesn't help either. Any suggestions would be very helpful. Has gotten to the point that I don't want to even try to eat cause I know what happens.