It wakes me up around 3am and I fly out of bed just as I start to asperate it into my lungs. Then the next day I have a little bit of asthma symptoms. I'm on omprezole 40mg daily, but that doesn't seem to help all that much. I have also elevated my bed with one brick on each side of the headboard to raise the bed, but am wondering if I need to add another brick on each side? I also get the reflux when I'm sitting upright on the couch and I doze off!! I have sleep apnea but do not wear the mask, I hate wearing it, could that also be part of othe problem? I've heard that natural wild honey is good for acid reflux and also green tea and olive oil. Does anyone know if these help? I'm at my wits end with this, does anyone have any suggestions, any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Q: I have had acid reflux for a few years, and it has been worse lately.
I am concerned about your feeling that you are aspirating. I am also concerned that desptie 40 mg of omprezole you aren't getting relief. It is time to go back to your doctor with this information. Maybe a different medication would help.
As for the honey and such. The research does not support it but some people swear by it. It does not hurt to try it but try to keep track of how you feel before and after to see if it is indeed helping. Sometimes we trick ourselves into thinking things help especially if we just happen to have a good day the first time we try it.
You can read more about the lifestyle changes that may help here:
http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/introduction-000085_9-145.html?ic=506019
Best of Luck - Stephanie
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