I take prilosec, when i lay down and go to sleep my acid reflux wakes me up with a burning in my throat and chest pain. What can i do to stop it after it occurs.
I take prilosec, when i lay down and go to sleep my acid reflux wakes me up with a burning in my throat and chest pain. What can i do to stop it after it occurs.
Hello Oni,
There are several things you can do to help relieve the acid reflux while you sleep. There is a sharepost here about sleeping that offers some tips. One of which is to make sure you sleep with your head elevated and on your right side.
There are some great tips here about how to deal with acid reflux. Also, try some of these ideas.
Acid Reflux Diet
Hope this helps!! Stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!
Vicki M
I have been feeling this heat or burning sensations in both my chest and throat.
i have been given numberous medications but to no avail. please help me and i fear this could be a serious problem to me because i have been diagnosed with hepatitis B 5 years ago but the physician assured me that i will need no treatment and should not see a doctor for that. I have no symptoms neither do i feel anything suspicious symptoms to that effect.
i would like to know if this is related to my hepatitis or is it a symptom?
why did the physician warning that i shouldn't seek medical help?
please help!!!!
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