m positive you do, many of the OTC
drugs are not strong enough to control it. I have it really bad and tried all the
OTC stuff, but eventually had to go on a prescription PPI for relief and even that doesn't do enough. I am still swilling Maalox and eating Rolaids like M&Ms! I did have an endoscopy done to rule out other stuff, and your doc may want you to have that as well, but since this is so new, I'm sure he will first try you on something before going that route.