I think you and I are proof how important diet is in treating and living with Gerd. And, that it really makes a difference, Don't know about you, but it didn't happen all at once. I was shocked into it, somewhat, by the fact when I ate the wrong thing, payment was very high and tough. I learned soon I had to take some control over this issue. When I did, it helped.

I don't think there's really any other way, is there? You take meds, too? I take protonix am/pm. Couldn't survive w/o it. Still have problems, but I can usually work through it. I do find at times the gas issue is severe. Don't know if that's a usual part of this or not, but it is for me. I do something funny....drink about 1/2-1 diet coke daily. That helps my digestion, helps me burp and release gas. No idea the cause of the gas as I am so careful re foods, but it's very real and can be tough. Diet coke helps. That's the only thing I do for it. Funny.....

I wish you well on this Gerd ship. I hope your diet control will help keep the worsening to a minimum. I think it has for me, as I'm really pleased with the general look of the esophagus. And, Barrett's is controlled at present.
Blessings and may this new day be good. elizabeth