GERD & Heartburn Support Group

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is defined as chronic symptoms or mucosal damage produced by the abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. This is commonly due to transient or permanent changes in the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach. If you are afflicted with GERD or heartburn, join the group and find support.

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mewshep 03/16/2011

Hello, I am new here. I am usually on the pulmonary embolism group asn this is what I had last December. However, every since then I have had very bad GERD and IBS. I have had every type of test and this is the conclusion they have come to. I have now developed an almost constant cough especially at night. I think it is acid reflux as I also have indigestion and IBS. I have tried PPIs but they make my diarrhoea and IBS worse. I am trying Gaviscon and cold medicine but neither work. Has anyone else had these problems especially with a cough like this?

Larkshy 03/17/2011

Yes I've had a cough and sometimes my voice fades. Neither of these are constant. Well, the fading voice happens at least once a week.

I keep meaning to talk to the doctor about it. I always seem to be there for something else and I forget. But I have read that a cough is a side effect of GERD.

deleted_user 03/17/2011

I haven't experienced a cough, but that could definitely be a side effect of GERD if the acid is irritating your throat! For night, I would recommend not eating for a few hours before bed, and either sleeping on a wedge pillow or propping up the head of your bed.

If you can't find any meds that help, you may need to make some diet and lifestyle changes for the GERD. Here is the diet I follow to get you started:

http://www.dailystrength.org/people/508274/journal/1912231

And a few other tips:

http://www.dailystrength.org/people/508274/journal/1997732

deleted_user 03/25/2011

I had the cough with my GERD, especially at night. I opted to cut out GERD trigger foods, switch to a lower fat diet, and not eat for about 4 hours before bedtime instead of taking meds. I'm also working on weight loss and exercising daily. I've already lost a few pounds. The GERD and the cough are virtually gone now. They only come back if I eat something I shouldn't.

deleted_user 08/25/2011

Hello, Are you me??? I do not mean to make fun, but if we do not make fun we mightg cry. I have everything you have, and the cough is awful.. I have just had the cough for about two weeks. I also have CLL and LUPUs. Niot trying to outdo you, That was a joke! But I try to live my life and this is the first thing that is interfering with that, The nightly cough makes it hard to sleep and withioout sleep life is hard.
Have you tgried apple cider vinigar with the"MOTHER.?" Has you Gastro put you on REGlan? They both help, but not a great deal. But i have not put in a lot of time as I said before.

deleted_user 08/28/2011

yes, I have had the cough and gerd at night for the last week. My voice is all cracky and difficult and painful to speak. Finally I am able to talk. Still not so well, but something at least.

I think I had some flu or cold or something. I feel something in my lungs like water, and the annoying sensation of something gathering at the base of the throat. I stayed up all night coughing, going to the bathroom, and having heartburn. Very annyoing. I have't had these in ages. I have been sick.

I hope you all feel better.

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