[ConservativeMan55]

Wow! Seriously?

I’ve had acid reflux problems for years.

[Deo volente]

If you've had untreated acid reflux for years, get yourself to a gastroenterologist, who will probably order an upper endoscopy for you. In the meantime, take Zantac or Prilosec for the reflux. The Prilosec you take once a day, in the morning. It will take a day or two to work, but will stop the heartburn cold.

I was taking it for five years and finally saw a specialist because I still had occasional attacks of choking after eating. I had the endoscopy done and they found a condition called Barrett's Esophagus, a pre-cancerous change in the cells of the esophagus. The procedure was a breeze. It won't cost much if you have good insurance.