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What type of reaction have you gotten when you told someone you have GERD or acid reflux disease? Some of you have doubtless had someone, who may suffer from heartburn once a year, try to tell you they understand what you are experiencing. Or worse still, having someone tell you it's no big deal, pop an antacid and you'll be fine.

Unfortunately, having a flare up with our GERD isn't just annoying. It can have a big impact on our lives. "Blakelylaw" describes it well:

"Those at a distance who are not familiar with the disease have no idea how debilitating a major attack can be and that it can take a few days for your body to recuperate afterwards & get back to normal."

There are many aspects about living with GERD that non-sufferers don't understand. We often have to educate those around us.

So, what do you wish others knew about living with GERD. You can either leave your thoughts by clicking on the Comments link at the end of this post, or you can submit your reply here.

There is a significant amount of debate going on between researchers and other professionals as to whether certain foods can cause heartburn. Granted, if you don't have an underlining condition that leaves you open to chronic heartburn, what you eat may not be a big deal. But if you are like me, there are certain foods that will trigger heartburn.

Over the last couple of decades I've learned what my food triggers are, and what foods are safe for me to eat. If you are still struggling with the whole food / heartburn link, or if you want to know how you can help your friend or loved one suffering from chronic heartburn, you can use this acid reflux diet guide to help you get started with creating your heartburn free diet.

Related Resources:

• Heartburn Diary
• Why Some Foods Cause Heartburn
• Foods Least Likely to Cause Heartburn
• Acid Reflux Recipes