Frequent heartburn after meals: has anyone found relief beyond antacids?

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I have been getting heartburn most evenings, usually 1–2 hours after dinner. Antacids help briefly but the burn returns. Looking for long-term strategies. 🔥

What I have tried so far

Strategy	My experience
Smaller evening meals	Helps, but not enough
Avoiding late-night snacks	Moderate improvement
Elevating the bed head	Noticeable difference at night 😴
Cutting coffee and spicy food	Helps on good days
Weight loss	Slowly working on this

Questions for the community 💬

• Did anyone find a specific trigger food after tracking?
• Has anyone needed an endoscopy (gastroscopy) to investigate?
• How long should I try lifestyle changes before seeing a gastroenterologist?

I want to avoid being on PPIs forever, but also do not want to ignore the problem. Real experiences would help a lot! 💚

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