@SouthernBee
I hope you get a clear report from your biopsies! I am a member of the GERD, hiatal hernia and IBS club! I have had all these things for so long that I can't even remember when I haven't had them!!! From what I read, you are very invested in your self-care and you are taking it on with a good and informed attitude! I've learned over the years that it's important to keep up with the doctor's visits and what they have to say and follow their guidelines for care, but it's also very important to take your care into your own hands, as well!
I have days where I feel pretty good and don't notice these issues much, but then there are other days where I quite honestly feel lousy! I have tried to pinpoint exactly what makes me feel crummy as to foods, but it doesn't seem to be anything in particular for me. I can eat very benignly and feel horrible and then I can eat foods which are known culprits and feel absolutely fine! Hopefully, you will be able to ascertain foods which trigger your symptoms. I am on two meds - one in a.m. and one in p.m. I take Floristor 2x a day, which is a probiotic recommended by my gastro dr. I still am not 100%.
I do what others here do --- try to eat smaller meals, avoid heavy, greasy foods, sleep propped up, don't eat late at night, avoid spicy or hot foods. I personally don't do caffeine and rarely eat chocolate. Also, alcohol is very rare. I also avoid carbonated drinks. I try to drink a lot of water and I try to walk as much as I possibly am able. This goes without saying --- stress is no good. Trying to relax and keeping calm is good, but this is not always possible.
I am sending good wishes for your health!
"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." - Steve Martin