I've taken note of what I eat and my symptoms but I'm sure it would be more precise if I wrote it all down. The burning in the stomach is constant but it does seem to worsen sometimes after I eat. It seems to happen mostly when I overeat or eat foods that are too greasy or rich. It can also happen if I eat more than a small amount of chocolate or drink more than a cup of mild coffee. I agree with you though, chocolate, and for me coffee, is worth it. 
I found a brand of low acid coffee (called Puroast) that has saved my sanity. But it's best if I don't over do it.
The doctor seems to think I will heal up completely once the gastritis is healed but she did say I can always take a Pepcid AC or something like that if I have episodes. I'm getting so used to eating mild, non-acid food that I think I'll be satisfied to keep the spicy stuff to a minimum and I'll continue most of my good habits, like not eating before bedtime, so I think it will be ok.
I do think the L-glutamate is helping. Since I've been taking it, I'm noticing periods where I am nearly symptom free!
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