Do you know what triggers your GERD?Basically have to avoid or limit foods or drinks that trigger. Avoid eating within 3 hours before going to sleep. If you eat don’t lay down on your bed. Fatty or fried foods can trigger. Alcohol, caffeine or carbonated drinks can be a trigger. Citrus, acidic foods can be a trigger. Tomato, chocolate, mint, garlic, onions, or spicy can be a trigger. Taking aspirin, ibuprofen, certain muscle relaxers, or blood pressure medications can be a trigger. You could try to take over the counter medicine that helps with acid reflux.