Got a diagnosis today..

[judy]

They make a foam rubber wedge which will keep you at a good angle. It helps to keep the acid from rising back up. That's why you are getting these symptoms. You also shouldn't wear tight clothing around your stomach, and there's a bunch of food you should avoid.

Actually, you want to do everything you can to keep the acid in the stomach, where it belongs. You also want to keep the levels of acid down. This is what the

meds

do, and foods that take a long time to digest raise the acid level. I don't remember the diet. I do remember veggies like broccoli are not good for you at night. Coffee and chocolate also can cause symptoms. I no longer get these symptoms from coffee or chocolate or tight clothing, and a lot of other foods. I think being on the

meds

for so long and watching my diet allows me to eat certain things.

I have been on

nexium

for years. I was on two other

meds

. One worked, then for some reason, I was switched to another which didn't work. Anyway, the

nexium

does it for me. There was a short time when I needed 2 every morning.

I don't know how many different

meds

are out now for GERD, but I'm sure you'll find the right one for you. I know you don't feel well, but it takes patience to find the right med and then for your system to settle down.

I hope it's quick!