I had 5 months of using prevacid (doubledose), had endoscopies, and tried every remedy you could think of (fish oil, diet changes, lifting head of bed, quitting soda, quitting caffeine, etc etc.)
The day I left my stressful job that I hated, the pains went away!
Stress is the main contributor to this GERD stuff (at least it was for me). Now I can eat anything and the pains never come back!
I wish it was that easy for everybody. I agree stress can be a factor but right now I am at an all time low where stress is concerned and am experiencing a major flare up. I am glad you are okay. I hope others can be helped by alleviating stress.