acid reflux

I have acid reflux heartburn - difficulty swallowing sometimes and bloating taken over counter tablets got tummy bloating ive read on here ways to treat it yourself without going to doctors with flat coke or probiotics can anyone recommend a solution before I visit my doctor

try everything you can to avoid ppis, its impossible to get off them

Avoid caffeine, cigarettes, alcohol, sugar, fatty foods, carbonated drinks, spicy foods and citrus fruits. Eat regularly and slowly, concentrate on chewing, but don’t over eat. Chewing gum is supposed to be good too.