GERD and Hiatal Hernia

[Tigerlilly81]

I wake up with abdominal pain, sweating and shaking. Then followed by a lot of belching, burning in my throat and nose and heartburn. I took omeprozole for a year and they gave me terrible stomach pain and SIBO 😐

Anyone have similar issues?

[Cornwallgirl]

Hi Tigerlilly81 I don't have those issues but I do have Gerd and hiatus hernia. I also can't tolerate Omperazole. Do you follow the gerd rules of not eating 3 hours before lying down. Raising your bed head. Not eating all the foods that trigger Gerd? I'm sure you have tried everything! I recently bought a iquro device that might help you. It's not a quick fix. Takes up to six months but I'm trying it. It's supposed to strengthen the muscles inside the esophagus and help reduce the hiatus hernia. Have a look online at it. I also suck slowly plain licorice it's an old remedy to help with our problems. I hope this is somewhat helpful as you're suffering terribly. Take care.

[Celie1]

Hi,

I have had similar issues in the past with waking in the night with bad choking and unable to breath etc. I also belch a lot through the day, depending on what I eat/drink.

I used to take Omeprazole, but had to come off it for an endoscopy. I didn’t go back on it but manage now with Gaviscon advance, which I take after meals and before bed. This has helped and I’ve found I don’t need to take it as much now, although this does depend on what I eat.

I also, don’t eat too late and elevate my head and shoulders when sleeping. The thing that made a big difference as well, was sleeping on my left side (there is a scientific explanation for why this is a good sleeping position).

All the best.