Anyone here have GERD?

Just asking who here has GERD?how did you feel before it was diagnosed?how was it diagnosed?how has it changed your life?can you drink alcohol? ; ) I went to my doc few weeks ago after having heartburn for 3weeks all the time and he said at my age(17) its usualy inflamed stomach.He gave me PPIs and they worked and i finished them but then i puked the other day and now i have heartburn again today.Could the puking have caused me to get antoher inflamed stomach?What else could it be?

I am not a doctor, so either way you will want to talk to them, but this is what I have to say as a long time sufferer of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.)!

Three part answer: information, what not to do, and what to do!

INFORMATION!!!!!!
I have a very severe case of Acid Reflux (G.E.R.D.). I have had to go to the hospital for some of the heartburn that I have had because the pain can become overwhelming or your breathing can be effected. It can be caused by Smoking, Drinking Beverages with caffeine (My case with hereditary), Drinking Beverages with Alcohol, or can be Hereditary

The good thing about G.E.R.D. is that it can be a temporary thing and can be cured. It is never a permit thing even if you end up with it for the rest of your life it has the ability to be cured.

G.E.R.D. is caused by too much acid being created in your stomach. This can lead to or cause ulcers, esophagus damage, heartburn and/or damage in the mouth. . Other symptoms that can be found in a few cases are dizziness, tingling in limbs, numbness of Limbs, Chest/Back pain focused on the left side (in most cases), and shortness/difficulty breathing.

WHAT NOT TO DO!!!!!!!!
In most cases, stress is a factor to the reflux if you watch what you eat and reduce some of the stress it will help. If you watch what you eat for about a week you should find relief, if you do not then that is when you definitely what to listen to the doctor. Things to watch for are as follows:

Fatty Foods
Citrus Foods
Foods That Contain Grease
Fried Foods
Chocolate (including any Coco)
Caffeine
Smoking
Alcohol
Tomato Based Products
Lactose
Roughage (Berries and Nuts)
Onions

WHAT TO DO!!!!
The two foods that I recommend is Black strap Molasses and Raw honey. The apple is better for night time reflux while these will work for just about all of it. What you will do is take about a tsp. of whatever one you chose. Molasses being the better because of strength and nutrition, but must be use to the taste. What the substance will do is stick to the sides of the esophagus and do two things, one is heal and the other is protect.
On the healing end, both substances have a healing property in them, and as they sit on the walls of the esophagus they will heal it. This is also helpful if you have a sore throat in the morning from refluxing.
On the protection end, both substances are high in sugar and when acid that is refluxed comes up to that the sugar will neutralize it and it will not longer be a problem at that point.

I would also look to putting Cinnamon and Ginger in you diet, they have been know to help with digestion and will help you reduce the amount of acid needed to brake down food, therefore causing you to reflux less.
with hereditary

Yes, I had it and puked almost every night. My family physician prescribed some meds which helped right away. I have been taking them for about 5 years.

You might be on a really bad diet. Drinking will make you ill if you can't tolerate it. Get a check up and get some meds.

You are way too young to be suffering with that so much.

I've been suffering with GERD for about 2 years now. I'm also 17. I had serious heartburn and really obnoxious painful hick ups before i was diagonsed. I had many tests done including ultrasounds, and full stomach x-rays. I was put on lots of different medicines, and finally found that prevacid is the only one that worked for me. I eventually took myself off of it because I didn't want to be taking pills for the rest of my life. now i just really watch what i eat...no citrius, fatty foods, fried foods, no pop, and keep alcohol to a minimum. Occacionally i will get heartburn, but a few Tums will usually do the trick. but i think the main thing is watching what you eat.