I haven't or haven't heard of anyone mentioning it, but I'd mention it to your Dr(s): (Oncologist/gastro/surgeon). Wonder if it's from the dryness of heat? You might try something that puts moisture in the air to see if that makes a difference? Just guessing here, but would still mention the change to your Dr(s) too. Brenda

Do you sleep with your bed or yourself elevated? By morning if you sleep flat and have had your esophagus removed the stomach acids and or bile can back up and you may not know it causing a burning sensation. Just a guess .....But as suggested ask your doctors. Good luck with this.

I do sleep with a wedge and sometimes I find that I slide down. Once in a while I will turn on my side while on the wedge. When I do that I notice the incidence tend to be more frequent.

I have since been more aware of how I am positioned and started drinking water during the night. The heartburn feeling has decreased.

I called my surgeon's office and they referred me back to my primary doc. That's confusing because the surgeon is directing my follow-up care. So if the heartburn continues I will see my primary. Right now things seem to be getting better.

Yes, My surgery was 6 months ago and I also have been experancing this lately. I eat regular cheese it crackers to stop the burning. I also have used pepto because the antacid pills don't work for me any more.
I'll keep ya informed if my Natural path comes up with something that works. Good luck
Bob

I've had what felt like heartburn, but was diagnosed as gastritis. Since our stomachs are now in the chest a burning stomach lining feels like heartburn.
Contrary to the usual medical advice of not eating before bed, my dietitian suggested a small protein snack before going to bed. Like "maxandlavern", I have a small bit of cheese and crackers, peanut butter and crackers or Greek yogurt and that seems to prevent the burning while I'm sleeping.

Thanks for those suggestions. I will give them a try. Since I first posted this I doubled up on omeprazole and it seems to help.

I had called my surgeon's office and they wanted me to see my primary care to rule out a heart problem. Did that and the EKG was ok.

Cheese and cracker before bed sounds like a plan.

mtdhiker it's great to see you posting :-) Your story is very hopeful to others, if they check out your information on your "About Me" section.

It seems we were dealing with our diagnosis about the same time. Mine was July 2008 (stage 3) and yours Aug 2008 (stage 4). It's wonderful knowing we are 6+ years here to help give hope & support to others. Always great to see you on DS :-) Hugs, Brenda

@Anthropos- I hope the cheese and crackers works. Keep us posted!
@Brenda2008- HI! Yes, we are very close in diagnosis dates. You were inspirational in my having surgery (2012)! Thank you for all of the support you have given tome and to others on this site! I will try to be more present.