Lifestyle Changes
If you smoke, stop.
Avoid foods and beverages that worsen symptoms.
Lose weight if needed.
Eat small, frequent meals.
Wear loose-fitting clothes.
Avoid lying down for 3 hours after a meal.
Raise the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches by securing wood blocks under the bedposts. Just using extra pillows will not help.
Other factors that may contribute to GERD include
obesity
pregnancy
smoking
Common foods that can worsen reflux symptoms include
citrus fruits
chocolate
drinks with caffeine or alcohol
fatty and fried foods
garlic and onions
mint flavorings
spicy foods
tomato-based foods, like spaghetti sauce, salsa, chili, and pizza
Below is a link to a list of foods that should be safe for u to eat., u will have to try them to see, as we r all diff.
http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Gastroenterology/SAFE-FOODS-for-the-ACID-REFLUX-DIET/show/654?cid=236
U will also want to ask ur Dr if trying all this and u do not get relief, to do testing to find the root of ur reflux/GERD....it could be a hiatal hernia...or something like that...so u will need to be tested....but if u follow a modified diet it can help.
"selma"