Reply #7: Oy. [View All]

Wow, with reflux, it really varies.

I've had horrble reflux for most of my life, and I only found out a few years ago that it was a structural problem (weak lower esophageal sphincter) rather than something related to diet.

I wish I'd done something about it sooner...now I have a precancerous condition and have to be on meds for the rest of my life and get biopsies every 2 years. The meds help tremendously...I sleep through the night now, which I never did from about age 13 to 30.

There are some things you can do. I have found that a veg diet is easier on my system (but I don't know if that'll be true for you.) I limit caffeine. Avoid mint like the plague. Never chew gum (it stimulates digestive processes.)

Seriously, if there's any questions that you might want to ask, feel free to PM me or ask here.

Good luck!