A 37-year-old member asked:
I eat a lot of calcium-rich food right before bed, to prevent insomnia. how can i correct the gas from this?
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Dr. David Mannanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 31 years experience
Dont eat before bed: Do not eat 3-4 hrs prior to bedtime. See other post concerning sleep hygiene. If still having trouble, consider over-the-counter meds lcontaining melatonin, valerian, tryptophan. If sleep is a persistent problem, see your doctor.
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