I have heartburn and acid reflux and take 40 mg. Of omeprezole every day, eat no spicy foods, no citrus, not even tomatoes or pineapples or strawberries. I do not smoke or drink, except for lots of water. I have been to the emergency room twice this year with excruciating intollable pain in my chest. Each time, I was just fine by the time I got to the hospital. I believe the bumpy ride helped to get that gas out of me. Why does my heartburn keep getting worse?