I take prilosec daily. is there something else i can take that will be more healthy but will help in the same way? if i don't take it i hurt a lot.

?: I don't understand the question. More healthy? Gerd is not healthy. So take the medicine! there are other medicines that also work but none are "more healthy". Each have their own set of side effects like every other otc and rx medication in existence. Other things to do: change your diet to multiple small meals that are less acidic and spicy. Drink more water. Lose weight. Don't smoke.