Hi, my husband had his 1st dilation a few weeks back and now has severe acid reflux, nurse said previous narrowing keep acid down but now it has space to come up, he is on lansprole, doesn’t eat 4 hours prior to bedtime, has a wedge pillow along with other pillows to keep uptight, takes gaviscon, eats the right foods but you can hear it gurgling and cracking and names him cough so no sleep, any suggestions?
Help severe acid reflux: Hi, my husband... - Oesophageal & Gas...
Help severe acid reflux
Written by
Tilly1000
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
1 Reply
•
I use a raised bed . I wouldnt trust pillows as I would slip off them during the night . My bed is raised 300mm or 12 inches . Sleep is essential for any sort of quality life.I always sleep on my side which is almost impossible with pillows . I had a special base made with the slope built in - very simple and i would be delighted to send a photo if you are interested. I am 3 years post Ivor Lewis and seldom use Gaviscon or Lanzaprole. Even if I am away from home for a night i will always sort out a way to raise the bed i use .
Not what you're looking for?
You may also like...
Lanzoprazole and side effects
effects long term, but is it more important to keep reflux acid down? Just interested what others...
Post op sleeping position
there’s a slight incline? He hardly ever gets acid reflux now (like once every few weeks). We’ve...
Diabetes and oesophagectomy
today. I eat well but of course in much smaller quantities.I'm a type 2 diabetic and prior to my op...
Reactive hypoglycemia
manageable having been prescribed Creon - which has made a huge difference. I still get severe hypos
Swallowing difficulties 5 months post-op
I may require a dilatation. What I’d like to know is, how painful is the dilatation? Will I feel...