Ah huh, yes I think you're right Hanna, I'm aware of this paradox. My doctor ofcourse prescribed me nexium (which lowers acid); which is probably what I don't need, but the doctor is worried about the eosophogas being scolded and ulcers forming. What I decided to do, was not to take the nexium, and instead take supplements which are known to strengthen the sphincter and avoide things which loosen it xx