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Originally Posted by BipolarWolf
Well, here we go again. Here I sit. Not wanting to shower for my therapy appointment. I woke up like 6 times last night. Horrible acid coming up in my sleep. Had to get up and get some water and go to the bathroom. Went back to sleep, woke up a couple hours later and the cycle just kept repeating over and over. I don't take antacids. I considered getting a ginger ale to help calm my stomach, but I don't drink soda. So that was a toss up, I just went back to bed and dealt with it. Now I feel like falling back asleep but I am reading the forums. So tired. Hope everyone is doing well.  |
HI, I am sorry you were having such a problem with acid reflux last night. It can be horrible. You could try ginger tea. There are some available on the counters. I tend to make mine with hot water and slices of raw ginger.
Please don't let this continue for too long. I know two older people who now have esophageal cancer and their doctors tell them that years of reflux had added to their likelihood of developing cancer in those areas.
It makes sense to not let it go on, even if we don't fully buy into the cancer theory. (I do buy into it, as my stepdad has passed on from this type of cancer. He admitted he had allowed reflux without treatment for a lifetime.) I do think the acid changes the tissue, probably causing some tissue dysplasia to say the least.
Ihope this goes away for you.
I have very rough days, too, after losing a lot of sleep like you describe.
I hope things look up for you!
