r/GERD

110K archived posts · Aug 2008 – Sep 2026

GERD, Acid Reflux and Heartburn

r/GERD

A subreddit for people with the condition know as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Created Aug 19, 2008

95KMembers (last snapshot)

110KArchived posts

##Community Information##

This community is for discussions of GERD, Acid Reflux and Heartburn. You can also find information about symptoms and related treatments. Join us by sharing your stories, treatments and your favorite GERD friendly recipes!

Please message the mods if you would like to contribute to the community.

##GERD, Acid Reflux and Heartburn Information##

What is GERD?

What is Acid Reflux/Heartburn?

Take the GERD TEST.

GERD Grading of Severity.

##Treatments##

Over the counter medications: H2 Antagonists and Antacids

Prescription Medications: Proton-pump inhibitors

Surgical Treaments: Nissen fundoplication and LINX

##Rules For Posting and Comments##

1. Reddiquette/Complaining about mods

When participating, please follow Reddiquette and r/GERD sub rules.

2. Not Safe for Work

Keep all content Safe for Work.

3. Self Promotion

No self promotion.

4. Low-Effort Posting

No low-effort posting. Posts with just a title will be removed. Screenshots will also be deleted if no link to the source is not provided.

5. Solicitation of Funds

No solicitation of funds.

6. No Alternative Medicines

No Alternative Medicine (e.g., Low Acid, Betaine hydrochloride (HCl), Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), Homeopathy, Acupressure, Chiropractors, Hypnosis, Prayer/Scripture)

7. Unsubstantiated Claim/Link

Any claims/links should come from peer-based, medical sources.

8. Gross Mouth/Throat Photos must be tagged NSFW

Gross Mouth/Throat Photo posts or comments must be tagged NSFW

9. No Diagnosis Post

The purpose of this subreddit is to provide a place for discussion and support those who have GERD or constant acid reflux. We are unwilling and unable to provide diagnostic support or allow baseless speculation. Please contact a medical professional for diagnostic purposes.

10. Not Related To GERD/Reflux

Make sure that your post or comment is GERD related.

11. Ban Evasion

If you are banned, you are banned. Please do not evade your ban with an alternative account. This is a reddit rule we enforce.

12. See Something, Report it to the Mods

The moderation team cannot be everywhere at all times. If you see something that you think violates our guidelines and shouldn't be here, do not assume that we're condoning it or that we're too lazy to do anything about it. Use the Report function (include the appropriate reason!) to bring it to our attention or message us.

Breaking any of these rules will result in a 30 day minimum ban.

##Related Links##

Acid Reflux Subreddit

Other communities

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