Sleep
Acid reflux and GERD are linked to sleep disorders. Many GERD patients experience nighttime symptoms like snoring, coughing, and sore throat. Sleep apnea is often found in people with acid reflux. Elevating your head with a pillow can reduce symptoms of reflux. Avoid eating and drinking at least three hours before bedtime.
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If you're feeling sleep deprived as a result of living with someone with acid reflux disease, sometimes you need to be creative to get the sleep you need. This is especially true if you are interested in being a good partner or parent. According to the National Sleep Foundation, twenty three percent of married couples have already come to…
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Tracy Davenport, Ph.D., Health Guide, posted Chicken, Ham and Cheese Wraps:… Reflux Friendly Cooking is a weekly feature full of quick and easy food ideas…
Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide, posted How to Improve Sleep for Acid Reflux… Last time we talked about the issues of sleep disrupted by acid…
Jan Gambino, Health Guide, commented on Getting More Sleep Does the doctor want you to decrease the medication little by little and then stop it altogether? I…
Stephanie, Health Guide, answered How high should the head of bed be… I've never seen specific angle suggestions but there is a list of preventive…
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