I was also just diagnosed with IM in my esophagus and stomach. My doctor called me and caught me off guard and now have a load of questions so will request a follow-up. Thank you all for the great advice and suggestions. Are there food, drinks, etc. that you know of that you should look towards for healing properties? I have had reflux for so long and thought I was good at avoiding all the trigger foods and yet I still got this diagnosis. I feel like I am going to have a small variety of foods to eat! I don't smoke or drink very often either. I read about ginger tea and lots of veggies, and whole grains. Do you avoid dairy as well? I also have a hiatal hernia and was on protonic for years but she just switched me to a time-released PPI and my reflux has been somewhat better.