I haven't had heartburn for the longest time and it feels fantastic. For YEARS I took Zantac 75 and it worked until my POTS began extremly acting up. I was seen by a ped. GI doctor and he prescribed Nexium...it worked fine but it began not too. I am now on Achiphex (sp??) and I love it. I don't have to take it every day, which is fine with me since I hate swallowing pills. Peanut butter can help get rid of heartburn and also hic-cups drinking milk can help also you want to avoid tomato based products This is from a pamphlet that my GI doctor gave me: 1. Stop using tobacco in all forms. Nicotine weakens the lower esophageal muscle. 2. Avoid chewing gum and hard candy. They increase the amount of swallowed air which in turn leads to belching and reflex. 3. Do not lie down immediately after eatring. Avoid late evening snacks. 4. Avoid tight clothing and bending over after eating. 5. Eat small portions of food at mealtime. 6. Elevate the head of the bed six to eight inches to prevent reflux when sleeping. Extra pillows, by themselves are not very helpful. 7. The following foods weaken the muscle valve in the lower esophagus, aggravate acid reflux and should be avoided: fatty or fried foods peppermint and spearmint whole milk oils chocolate creamed foods or soups 8. The following foods irritate an inflamed lower esophagus and may need to be limited or avoided: citrus fruits and juices (grapefruit, orange, pineapple, and tomato) coffee (regular and decaffeinated) caffeinated soft drinks 9. The following foods strengthen the muscle valve in the lower esophagus and help prevent acid reflux: low-fat, high protein foods low-fat carbohydrates (breads, cereal, pasta, crackers) calcium, as in fat-free milk and low-fat yogurtHope this helps you or someone else out!