Should i tell my dr?

I been getting bad heartburn and acid reflux. Its been like this for quite some time. It happens when I eat or even just drink something. It bothers me so much sometimes I can't even sleep or even sleep through the night. That's how bad it hurts! It's been weird lately. I use tums the ultra strength ones usually 2 will take it away. But lately 2 hasn't been working I have to take 3 or 4 to help it but it still doesn't stop like it used to. What should I do? I can't take this anymore! It feels like something stabbing my chest. Should I tell my Dr to see if he can prescribe me something? Or if y'all know any thing please comment.