Many physicians perceived that the three areas of patients' lives that were most affected by GERD were sleep disturbances, limitations in physical activities, and lack of energy or tiredness. However, according to many patients the three most frequently affected areas of their lives were dietary restrictions, lack of energy or tiredness, and health concerns.

How are you affected most by GERD? Is the biggest affect having to restrict your diet? Or is the worse effect on your life reflux symptoms at night that interferes with your sleep? Or is it something else that is having a big impact on your life?

Take the poll below, and indicate your top three GERD-related problems that affect your life. You can then explain your choices by clicking on the "comments" link below this post.