Getting More Sleep

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Friday, May 26, 2006
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In my last posting I promised I would share a few ideas that might provide you with more sleep if reflux is causing your child to be awakened throughout the night (and therefore for you to be awakened). And after a week of thought on it, I’ve decided that instead of presenting several ideas it woul...

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Heather
Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 01:11 PM
I was wondering if you would share the name of the doctor you saw at the University of Missouri. My husband and I live in Columbia and our 10 week old daugther was recently diagnosed with acid reflux. Thanks.

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jay
Monday, November 19, 2007 at 06:22 AM

Sometips:

-Eat your big meal at lunch instead of at dinnertime.
-Eat at least two to three hours before lying down. Eliminate late-night snacking.
-Avoid foods that are known to lead to heartburn.
-Sleep with your head and shoulder on an incline.
-Make sure your bed clothes are loose-fitting.
-Sleep on your left side. Studies have shown that this position aids digestion and helps with the removal of stomach acid. -Sleeping on the right side has been shown to worsen heartburn.
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Tracy Friswell-Jacobs
Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 04:59 PM

Aside from the fact that my name is Tracy and my son, Ben, has reflux, I wanted to thank you for your postings. Very helpful with child #2, Ella, since she, too, suffers. The zantac that worked for Ben isn't helping too much with Ella, and I'd love to be able to tell my doctor what has worked for others. Suggestions?

Tracy