A 18-year-old member asked:
what can i do to avoid waking up with acid reflux?
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Bed trick: Many people find that elevating the head of the bed on cinder blocks is hugely effective. If you wake up with acid reflux, it's not just uncomfortable; you may be aspirating acid into your lungs without knowing it, and that's dangerous. Good luck.
Answered on Feb 24, 2013
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Dr. Jason Hemming answered
17 years experience Gastroenterology
Lifestyle , Rx: Avoid meals near bedtime. If no change try a 4-8 week trial of otc omeprazole.
Answered on Jul 4, 2012
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