Anyone else has GERD Disease (acid reflux disease) or know someone who does?

I have been diagnose with GERD 2 years ago, this was since I started college and has some what triggered this because of my high stress levels. I`ve taken pills but that hasn't worked. And quit other treatment because it was too expensive for me, can't afford it. So right now I took a semester off school because my symptoms have been worsening. But now they are ok, they are not improving, only the heartburn part. But I've been on green tea and eating a lot of yogurt and lactobactilus pills, to see if that's a better way to deal with this. I would like to know if GERD disease or acid reflux condition causes serious health conditions in the future, if you don't get treatment and stuff? What are some things you do daily to deal with this awful situation? or what advice can you give me? I would appreciate your help. Thanks.

I have it but Prilosec is what works for me I took one a day for about six months and now I'm up to the point where I can go for two days with out taking one. I've been told that if not treated GERD's can cause problems with your esophagus later during your life time. IT could possibly lead to cancer so yes you should be treated as much as possible. I'm not sure what medications you were given but you should try until you find one that works. There are a lot of over the counter medications in fact Prilosec is an over the counter one.

Yes, it can lead to cancer of the esophagus.

Stop the green tea and all other caffeine (I'm better at giving this advice than taking it, gotta have my morning coffee!). Stop all use of alcohol. Don't ingest anything with peppermint or any other mint.

Have plenty of fiber in your diet. Don't eat fatty or spicy foods like pizza or hot dogs for a few hours before bedtime.

Put something under the head of your bed, to raise it a little - you want gravity to work for you in keeping things down in the stomach.

There are some yoga exercises that tone the digestive system.

The bad thing that can happen is erosion of your esophagus if you don't control the excess stomach acid from coming up (usually resulting in heartburn) or ulcers in your stomach or further down your digestive tract. The biggie is reducing acid. I'm lucky enough to get by with generic TUMS.

I have GERD now for God knows how long. I will suggest small nutritional changes. Avoid spicy food at all cost, citric, and red meats. These food items just make GERD worst and make your stomach work overtime trying to digest food, like the red meat. Try to make several, small, meals during the day and try not to fill your plate with food. The small portions every two or three hours will benefit you and your overall health. Good Luck!