Is GERD (acid reflux) forever?

Hi, I had acid reflux for about a year and a half with symptoms like asthma and coughing only at night and para-nasal sinuses and the middle ear always. Doctor said it is a light form and game me stomac protective pills...I've lost 44 pounds (20 kg), changed food habits and started swimming...most symptoms are gone but not those at night (perhaps I haven't been taking it long enough) The question is: if it gets cured, do I have to eat bland foods forever and continue with pills? Is GERD curable? I understand I won't eat like in my 18s but I'd like to have a normal life without taking pills for the rest of my life!

Sounds like you're doing all the right things - especially the weight loss and the diet changes! You might mention to your doctor that you've made these changes and see what s/he thinks about you taking a trial off of the GERD medications to see if you still need them.

One other thing that helps with the nighttime symptoms is to elevate the head of the bed slightly (about an inch or so) - makes a big difference and in some people, allows them to stop the medication.

Sometimes losing weight and eating right can cure GERD. You are on the right track. You could try talking to your doctor about maybe trying a medicine that you only take as needed. That way on the days when you are feeling fine you don't have to take it, but you have something on hand in case symptoms occur.

only your dr. can tell you that,on your next checkup ask him.
also ask him any question you can think of related to GERD.

I'm 23 and I was recently diagnosed with GERD. Like you, I changed my eating habits, took my meds, and got on an exercise plan. So far I've lost like 19 pounds (in about a month and a half). My GERD only bothers me at night into the next morning.

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), 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.

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

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.