Teen with GERD will it go???

im 13 years old and ive had this GERD thing for 2 years it makes me feel really sick all the time. The doctor said it will go this year but i'm not convinced cos ive had it for so long. no medicines work but ive made a few lifestyle changes and they have made me feel alot better, i also do stomach exisises alot and im hoping they will start too work. will they? so i was asking will my GERD go away after ive had it so long and no medicines work?? please answer!!!

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, Stress, Anxiety 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.

see if you can get them to give you omeprozole. Also, request an endoscopy.

Well, no.

There are many common medications that they give for people with GERD--most commonly prilosec (omeprazole) or pantoprazole (protonix). Unfortunately, these medications treat the symptoms, not the disease. I assume you understand the basics of your disease.

Essentially, the issue lies with the muscle "gate" between your stomach and esophagus. It's not closing all the way, allowing some stomach acid to escape up your throat, causing severe pain. Medications can only reduce the amount of acid in your stomach, but that won't solve the underlying problem: that the muscle isn't closing the opening all the way.

You'll likely have problems until that issue is solved, or else you'll be on the medication for the forseeable future.

You might benefit from seeing a holistic practitioner or doctor of oriental medicine. I've always found it helpful to get another viewpoint on a condition when western medicine has no answer.
I managed to control/cure mine with diet modification and acupuncture. It's a night and day difference. I went from Nexium 2x a day to treating the occasional flare-up with just a glass of water with baking soda in 3 months.

I WILL agree with the endoscopy and biopsy. You should find out if it's just irritation or if there is a possible defect in the esophagus or sphincter.

I am an older woman who had GERD for over 20 years. Doctors only gave expensive medicine. Finally went to a doctor of natural medicine who told me to drink alovera juice (found at Wal Mart) 1/3 glass 2 or 3 times a day. She said it also will cure ulcers, gastritis and H Pylori virus. She is right. No problems for six years. Enjoy your youth