Bonniesue, I have been treated for GERD for about 20 years. I have other gastrointestinal conditions that agravate GERD. I follow a very strict diet (no caffeine, chocolate, mint, carbonated drinks, fast foods...) My bed is elevated and I sleep on my left side. I eat very small meals and I don't eat or drink anything 3 hours before bed. My last meal is at 5:30 pm ( too early for me, specially in summer time). I also struggle with not drinking after 6:00 pm, I am always thirsty.