Have you seen a doctor about the problem? There are a lot of treatments available by prescription only. Surgery is also an option. I gave up peppers, onions, wine and cola because they were obviously causing some of my symptoms. I have been pretty much GERD-free for a year. Good luck!

I am going to get a toupet fundoplication to correct my GERD. Have you looked into surgery?

I used to have horrible problems with GERD. I was scoped several years ago to make sure the constant lump-in-the-throat feeling wasn't cancer. I decided to change my diet completely almost three years ago. It was about losing weight and getting healthier. As a bonus, my GERD is gone. Completely, with no medication. I had an infection that required heavy doses of two strong antibiotics for a week two years ago and my GERD returned with a vengeance. I took high-quality probiotics for a few weeks and then began eating fermented food on a daily basis. Diet remains the same. GERD is gone again. The way I eat is Paleo-style. In a nutshell, I eat animal proteins (purchased directly from farmers who raise their animals correctly or wild-caught when fish/seafood), vegetables (no corn; it's a grain), fruit, nuts (no peanuts; they're legumes), and healthy fats (coconut, avocado, olive, sesame (small amounts for flavour when needed), and animal fats. I eat nothing processed. Literally the only things I buy in cans/jars are full-fat coconut milk, tomato passata, and tuna in olive oil. This way of eating has not only eliminated GERD, but lowered my BP and allowed me to lose almost 100 lbs. I am very rigid, though. My only 'cheats' are a little rice if I go for sushi and wine or the occasional vodka drink like a bloody Mary. It admittedly requires a fair amount of prep to eat this way (especially since I don't like frozen or canned veg), but it's worth it!

Hi Missy - You should see a doctor and have them run a slew of tests on you to assess your GERD situation and provide correct analysis. I have been diagnosed with GERD and recently it came back with a vengeance. I am on Nexium currently and trying to make diet related changes to get out of the medication. I think you can try GERD diets or FODMAP diet or Alkaline diets. Try variations and see what works for you or not. Certainly take a doctor advice running through tests. Good luck!