Acid reflux help?

Ok..so for the past few days I've experienced a bad burning sensation in the middle of my chest. Around the breastbone area kinda I guess you could say. I've been researching on the internet to see if it is acid reflux or something along the lines, but nothing has described this burning sensation as a symptom or anything. So I was wondering if maybe anyone has experienced this before..or maybe it is acid reflux and I just haven't read enough. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks:]

I am not a doctor, so either way you will want to talk to them, but this is what I have to say as a long time sufferer of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.)!

Three part answer: information, what not to do, and what to do!

INFORMATION!!!!!!
I have a very severe case of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.). I have had to go to the hospital for some of the heartburn that I have had because the pain can become overwhelming or your breathing can be effected. It can be caused by Smoking, Drinking Beverages with caffeine (My case with hereditary), Drinking Beverages with Alcohol, or can be Hereditary

The good thing about G.E.R.D. is that it can be a temporary thing and can be cured. It is never a permit thing even if you end up with it for the rest of your life it has the ability to be cured.

G.E.R.D. is caused by too much acid being created in your stomach. This can lead to or cause ulcers, esophagus damage, heartburn and/or damage in the mouth. . Other symptoms that can be found in a few cases are dizziness, tingling in limbs, numbness of Limbs, Chest/Back pain focused on the left side (in most cases), and shortness/difficulty breathing.

WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!!!!
In most cases, stress is a factor to the reflux if you watch what you eat and reduce some of the stress it will help. If you watch what you eat for about a week you should find relief, if you do not then that is when you definitely what to listen to the doctor. Things to watch for are as follows:

Fatty Foods
Citrus Foods
Foods That Contain Grease
Fried Foods
Chocolate (including any Coco)
Caffeine
Smoking
Alcohol
Tomato Based Products
Lactose
Roughage (Berries and Nuts)
Onions
Eatting before bed
Sleeping on a level plane

WHAT TO DO!!!!
The two foods that I recommend is Black strap Molasses and Raw honey. The apple is better for night time reflux while these will work for just about all of it. What you will do is take about a tsp. of whatever one you chose. Molasses being the better because of strength and nutrition, but must be use to the taste. What the substance will do is stick to the sides of the esophagus and do two things, one is heal and the other is protect.
On the healing end, both substances have a healing property in them, and as they sit on the walls of the esophagus they will heal it. This is also helpful if you have a sore throat in the morning from refluxing.
On the protection end, both substances are high in sugar and when acid that is refluxed comes up to that the sugar will neutralize it and it will not longer be a problem at that point.

I would also look to putting Cinnamon and Ginger in you diet, they have been know to help with digestion and will help you reduce the amount of acid needed to brake down food, therefore causing you to reflux less.

I had this, I resolved it by not eating late at night (<2 hours before going to bed). There are pills you can take as well (pepcid, prilosec, etc) that help by controlling acid.

You haven't read enough. Reflux is typically a burning sensation occurring most commonly after meals. The pain can be anywhere under your breast bone and at times extend up into the throat. Occasionally you may find that you are burping more than normal and notice a sour taste in the back of your throat. You can try antacids, prevacid, tagamet--all are available otc now.

acid reflux can be caused by many things .try cutting anything acidy from your diet. have a talk with your doctor about meds that can keep you from making to much acid.

Sounds like reflux. One of the things about reflux you should know. If left untreated it can lead to changes in the lining of the esophagus. A condition called Barretts Esophagus. Look it up. It is a pre curser to esophageal cancer. Not trying to scare anyone, just want you to know, that it shouldn't be taken too lightly.