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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does anyone cough at night or know what causes it

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I have been coughing on and off at night since August. I am not really getting hearburn anymore and have actually reduced my Protonix to twice a day. I worry about the coughing because I have a lung issue too.
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Sounds like u need to call ur doctor and tell them that u are coughing at night. Epectionaly that u have a lung issue.
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Do you cough up water like? I did that and asked an ER dr who is very intelligent, he called it water bashing, I believe the terms he uses when one has GERD and coughs up watery fluid.
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I wake up coughing and it usually means that I have aspirated fluids. Then I start with the lung problems. My doctor asks if I have other forms of reflux but I don't feel it. My doctor is aware. I am on Nexium and Zantac twice a day. I eat soups for lunch and supper. For breakfast I have toast w/ peanut butter. So I am not eating anything out of the ordinary to cause problems.

I agree that you need to let your doctor know that you are having problems. There may be something that can be done for you.

Best wishes,
Becky
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