i am sorry to hear that your gerd or gastroesophageal reflux disease is not getting better with treatment. it is important that you let your doctor know that you are still having symptoms. he or she will likely recommend changes to your medical treatment plan. this may include changing the medication itself the dose or the time of day when you take it. if you have not tried different lifestyle changes to help manage your symptoms then it may be time to consider these. • elevate the head of your bed with 6 or 8 inch blocks or use a wedge under the mattress. • wear clothing that is loose around your waist. • don’t lay down after eating. • avoid foods that cause you symptoms. some people get heartburn with fatty foods chocolate peppermint alcohol soda or orange juice. • lose weight if you are overweight • avoid smoking and drinking alcohol if you have not seen a gastroenterologist ask your doctor for a referral. he or she may recommend an endoscopy especially if you have any trouble swallowing weight loss bleeding or pain when you swallow. these could be warning signs of a serious problem. further tests may include esophageal ph testing to measure the acid in your esophagus or esophageal manometry to see how well your esophagus is working if you still can’t get any relief surgery might be recommended. i hope that you can get some relief soon.
i've taken numerous prescription antacids for gerd for 2 years but nothing seems to work. any recommendations?