Talk to a doctor. Having said that, I had heartburn recently, and my doctor prescribed Prilosec over the counter. Took it once a day for a month. The heartburn was gone after a few days, though.
I have an intense aversion to pills — and especially the cultural over medication of/by seniors. And, for years have taken nothing more than a daily regimen of a multi-vitamin, a salmon oil and a baby aspirin.
However, last December I was beset with acute GERD on a continuing basis. A scan validated the classic GERD valve hernia/ inflammation scenario.
Daily Prilosec did the trick immediately; and I have recently cut back the dosage to one capsule every three days. Seems to work perfectly in elimination of the problem. (As an aside, I am almost 80).
Hope this helps a bit. *S*
the usual subjects....alcohol, very spicey, foods etc should be avoided as possible.