I have a small degree of oesophagitis that flares up in a way that appears to be unconnected to actually refluxing stomach contents to my mouth. Refluxing does not hurt me at all. NSAIDS (which triggered the oesophagitis in the first place) definitely make it worse, even when I take Omeprazole.
When it aches, I crave eating. Whether or not I am actually hungry. Eating does ease the discomfort, but I cannot keep eating! Does this happen to others? Do you have alternative strategies?