A few years ago my persistent cough turned out to be caused by reflux. I hadn’t had any heartburn, but often coughed a lot in the mornings. The clever doctor, after checking my lungs etc of course, prescribed Somac (Pantoprazol) and soon the differential diagnosis was obvious! But as the medication trial was done, I also got myself a wedge pillow - and started intermittent fasting, which I had already planned for some time. Well, it became my lifestyle. Already during the first year I lost over 10 kilograms, and since I stopped late-night eating and snacking, I have had no more symptoms. Of course, sometimes I ”choose to” take the risk on some special occasions like dinner parties (also alcohol is a significant factor), and a couple of times I have indeed regretted not having any Gaviscon in stock! Normally I never take any antacids, but I guess I should have some at home just in case…! But in general: wedge pillow, mainly no food or drink other than water after about 6pm, and as a last resort after a stupid late(ish) snack: sleeping on my left side! Really, left side sleeping works like magic ”if all else fails”.😄 Anyway, my main point here is that the unnatural habit of constant late-night eating can make some of us feel very sick, not knowing the reason.
Any issues with drinking alkaline water (pH 8) with CKD gr3? I was under the impression I shouldn’t drink it but could spray the back of my throat with it (per dietitian)?
A few years ago my persistent cough turned out to be caused by reflux. I hadn’t had any heartburn, but often coughed a lot in the mornings. The clever doctor, after checking my lungs etc of course, prescribed Somac (Pantoprazol) and soon the differential diagnosis was obvious! But as the medication trial was done, I also got myself a wedge pillow - and started intermittent fasting, which I had already planned for some time. Well, it became my lifestyle. Already during the first year I lost over 10 kilograms, and since I stopped late-night eating and snacking, I have had no more symptoms. Of course, sometimes I ”choose to” take the risk on some special occasions like dinner parties (also alcohol is a significant factor), and a couple of times I have indeed regretted not having any Gaviscon in stock! Normally I never take any antacids, but I guess I should have some at home just in case…! But in general: wedge pillow, mainly no food or drink other than water after about 6pm, and as a last resort after a stupid late(ish) snack: sleeping on my left side! Really, left side sleeping works like magic ”if all else fails”.😄 Anyway, my main point here is that the unnatural habit of constant late-night eating can make some of us feel very sick, not knowing the reason.
A lot of important lessons here! Thank you for sharing
Thanks again for all the education! Can I just ask, you mention Gaviscon, but are Rennie tablets as effective as the liquid Gaviscon? Thanks.
You’re welcome! Both have similar effects
That’s good to know. Thanks.
Any issues with drinking alkaline water (pH 8) with CKD gr3? I was under the impression I shouldn’t drink it but could spray the back of my throat with it (per dietitian)?
yes take caution please!!
I added lecithin to my protocol and that helps too.
interesting!
Some interesting work on slanted beds. It helps not only GERD but apnea and other conditions at the same time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfgbCOAl3XI
I’m a big advocate of slanting beds!
Very instructive
Mucus throat and constant throat clearing (cause not known, silent reflux and/ or post nasal drip) so the Neobianacid sounds interesting!
I found this article and the previous one so helpful. Thank you.