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WendyJ

Updated 5mo ago

Need Help with Heartburn and Stomach Cramps

so most of my life I have had really bad heartburn off and on, but it's been so bad lately that I can't sleep. I constantly taste acid in my mouth where I can't even lay down. and right now I have such bad bloating and cramps from gas. I can't find any relief between the heartburn and the intense stomach cramps from trapped gas, which has been going on for about 3 days. I would prefer not to take medicine, so is there any laying/relaxing positions that could help, or foods/drinks that can help me with one or both?

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Sunshine2

2y

Hi! I would say to get a wedge to sleep on. It elevates your head so you get less reflux in your sleep.
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Sunshine2

2y

Also, trying to eat foods with less fat helps. Cold things seem to be more soothing to me.
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Sunshine2

2y

The stomach cramps depending on the location might not be related. I thought my pain/cramps was from all acid reflux but turns out I have another thing going on in my lower stomach which can also cause reflux problems a bit too. Just something to think about!
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Nikki97

2y

I would try elevating your head a little bit while you sleep. Also sleeping on your left side I believe is also supposed to help. I usually take alka seltzer chewables and I also mix a little bit of baking soda in water and drink that up.
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Rosesandclouds

2y

Me right now 😐😐😐 on top of like untreated allergies. I literally took all the stomach medicine that I had too (spread out through the day not all together) I even ate cold foods soley and it didn't go away. Ugh. 😓
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Rosemary76

5mo

Long term..try not eating 4 hours before bedtime...only water or a calming herb tea..like chamomile xx good luck..

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