Dealing with GERD?

I am suffering from GERD accompanied by a hiatal hernia. This flare-up has been relentless for an entire month now. The most agonizing part is the dysphagia—the difficulty swallowing. Every single thing I attempt to swallow triggers this sensation of choking. Consequently, I haven't eaten anything for a month, and my fluid intake is minimal at best. I have lost 12 pounds during this period. The constant belching is incessant, and it feels as though my esophagus and stomach are completely obstructed. How does one restore normal esophageal function? I need this swallowing issue resolved so I can eat normally again. Medication has proven ineffective, and due to dehydration, I have developed a fungal infection. I am requesting advice.

😲 Poor thing! I mean, seriously—everywhere you look, they tell you to eat lots of small meals. Just find food that actually works for you without triggering that GERD... and try to lower your stress levels (though honestly, who can even do that these days?)
I’ve been dealing with chronic gastritis myself... I didn't even realize what those first symptoms were back in September of last year 🙂 and I've been in treatment since May, but the pain, the choking feeling, the nausea—it's all still there. It really just depends on what I eat.
But I did figure one thing out—softer foods are way easier on my stomach. Maybe try starting off with some kind of purees or something?

So, are you actually seeing a doctor for regular checkups?!

I’m dealing with the exact same thing. Since you already have a diagnosis, I’m assuming you’ve seen a GI specialist. If you haven't, make that your top priority. As for diet, there isn't some big secret or magic fix. Everyone who deals with this is going to tell you the same stuff: eat smaller meals more often, figure out which specific foods trigger you, and if a doctor gave you meds, stick to them. Unfortunately, there’s no permanent cure for GERD—it just fluctuates. Some days are rougher than others. I know how much it sucks because I struggle with eating too, and I'm pretty thin. Maybe someone else here has some smarter advice or a better tip to share.
I know I probably didn't help much, but...

A long time ago, I dealt with GERD—it was pretty rough—and after my endoscopy, my doctor put me on Controloc to take on an empty stomach. I stuck with it for about ten days, and just like that, everything cleared up. I haven't had a single issue since. Hopefully, you'll have a similar run of luck. Good luck with everything.

Stick to smaller meals, eat softer foods, and steer clear of anything acidic. Also, ditch the soda.
Try sleeping with your head slightly elevated if you can. You might also need to lean on antacids (like Tums) or whatever specific meds your doctor put you on.
Minimize any kind of abdominal strain—don't lift heavy stuff, try not to laugh too hard (seriously), avoid coughing fits, and stop bending over constantly.
And make sure you get that yeast infection treated separately.