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Melissa
 Jan 26, 08 - 7:46 PM |
What is this about?
Hi Ladies Two nights this week I went to sleep and a I woke up and sat straight up and could not breathe. Its not my asthma. I was just gasping for air and very quickly I was ok, but had a burning or some kind of wierd feeling in my throat and 1 time a little cough. Has anyone had this happen? I'm thinking maybe it has something to do with acid reflux?? Thanks and God Bless |
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andrea
Jan 27th, 2008 - 4:39 AM |
Re: What is this about?
Hey Melissa, I have had that before and it is the WORST feeling I know. Mine was related to acid reflux, that I know for sure. That happens to me, when I miss a dose of Nexium. It is almost like a gagging sensation right? A really sour, acid like bunring right? Well it is for me. I do not know if you know about silent acid reflux? Well, I didn't know either, until I was so sick and could not stop coughing and in the day and at night espically, when sleeping. So, my doctor tried me on nexim and the symptoms went away. It was so wierd! Ever since, I started taking my meds. though it is gone most of the time. Does this sound what you are talking about? Hope this has helped. Usually what I do, to make it go away is, take my medicine LOL. It usually kills it in like 10 mins. I also, drink gingerale many times and stay away from acidic foods, espically tomatoes. I will email you back soon. I have been working 8 in a half days straight and have been having mini attacks everyday. So, it looks like another appointment to the allergist for me. I wish it would just end. |
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Melissa
Jan 27th, 2008 - 5:25 AM |
Re: What is this about?
Hey Andrea What you have described sounds pretty much like what's been happening to me. It is very scary! In the past I had been on a medicine for acid reflux, but have not been for some time. This week I'm going to see my GI doc so I will bring it up then. I'm sorry you haven't been feeling well. I know its hard to deal with working a lot and having attacks again. I hope you feel better! Melissa |
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Lori
Jan 27th, 2008 - 7:40 AM |
Re: What is this about?
Just a quick note, I think that for acid reflux digestive enzymes and probiotics are supposed to help for the long term-cure of things... Lori 
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andrea
Jan 27th, 2008 - 11:02 AM |
Re: What is this about?
Digesive enzymes? Probitotics? Where do you get those from? Acid Reflux is pretty grosse and waking up at night with that sour taste is not fun! Let me know! Andrea
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Bev D
Jan 27th, 2008 - 2:31 PM |
Re: What is this about?
Hi, I wanted to add that when my asthma has acted up my Dr. has asked if I am having a problem with acid reflux. I guess the reflux can be a major contributor to asthma symptoms. I have had the same symptoms that you described, the waking up choking and gasping for breath. It's very scary. Andrea ~ I get the probiotics at my local vitamin specialty store, they also sell the digestive enzymes. You can find them at larger health food stores. The enzymes help us to digest and absorb the nutrients in our food. The probiotics help us to keep a healthy flora in our digestive system. (which in turn keeps most other systems healthy) Bev |
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Heaven
Jan 27th, 2008 - 8:30 PM |
Re: What is this about?
Melissa - just wondering if you have had your adrenals checked. Sometimes in the night my adrenals act up and send my cortisol levels shooting up. Initially this resulted in sitting up with no air (cortisol makes the heart rate speed up and can leave you breathless). It has progressed with me to bad dreams because adrenals no longer have enough cortisol to wake me thereby dropping my blood sugars. Cortisol is used to call the body to release stores of sugar. Anyway I have to get up and eat at night. Have read you can help your adrenals by placing a warm/hot water bottle over them (located above the kidneys under your rib cage to the middle of your back). Periodically resting during the day (laying down til your bladder empties a couple of times) is very healing for adrenals too. Recently read a book entitled "Adrenal fatigue" - very scientific and informative if your like me and want to know all the specifics. Written by a well informed doctor who leans toward naturopathic medicine. Of course preserve your cortisol by eating when the body calls and not getting stressed... Hope this helps. It is a scary thing especially in the night. Try eating a slow release carb with protein right before bed to ease your cortisol in the night. Mine have become better with these measures and some supplements for low seretonin. Heaven |
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andrea
Jan 28th, 2008 - 6:29 PM |
Re: What is this about?
Yea, I never knew this about acid reflux either, but as it turns out, for some asthmastics they have what is called silent reflux or acid reflux. I did not notice it at first, but my doctor wanted so bad to find out why I was so sick. I was already on Advair 500/50mg, Singular 20mg, and still not better. She was baffled, so she said, I may have what is called silent reflux. So, we tried the Nexium and wow it went away! I am actully starting to wonder, if the acid refulx is getting worse, because I am having these coughing spells again and it scares me really bad. They need to stop because I can not go on living like this. I am going to check into those enzymes too! Anything to make this all better. I do think, it is definitely checking into, if you have any of these episodes. Not, all asthmatics, have it, but it is very common among them. My sister has asthma and gets really bad heart burn. I am glad that I could be some help to you guys. I hope you start to feel better soon. I have an appointment Thursday with my allergist and hope that there is more to life than using my nebulizer 4 times a day. |
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andrea
Jan 28th, 2008 - 6:41 PM |
Re: What is this about?
GERD and Asthma From Sharon Gillson, Your Guide to Heartburn / GERD. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD Several studies suggest a significant link between GERD and asthma. The results of these studies show that up to 60% of people with asthma also have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), compared with 10% of the general population. GERD may worsen asthma symptoms, however, asthma and some asthma medications may worsen GERD symptoms. On the other hand, treating GERD often helps to also relieve asthma symptoms, further suggesting a relationship between the two conditions. Although doctors do not fully understand the connection between GERD and asthma, they have found that treating a patient's GERD symptoms will often relieve asthma symptoms as well. How Can GERD Affect Asthma? Refluxed acid from the stomach can be aspirated into the airways and lungs, making breathing difficult and causing the patient to cough. A triggered nerve reflex causes the airways to narrow. This will then cause shortness of breath. How Can Asthma Affect GERD? Some asthma medications (such as oral or intravenous bronchodilators) may trigger GERD symptoms. They can do this by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus and possibly be aspirated into the lungs. However, most inhaled bronchodilators used in the U.S. do not cause this problem. What to Do if You Have GERD and Asthma Working with your physician is important. It is important to take any medication your doctor prescribes consistently. This applies both to those medications prescribed for your asthma and for your GERD. It is also important to control your exposure to asthma and heartburn triggers as much as possible. Your doctor and you can discuss what your asthma and heartburn triggers are, and how best you can avoid them. The next step is to take a few preventative steps to control GERD symptoms. These include: Sleep with your head and shoulder on an incline. Lying down flat presses the stomach's contents against the LES. With the head higher than the stomach, gravity helps reduce this pressure, and keeps stomach contents where they belong--in the stomach. You can elevate your head in a couple of ways. You can place bricks, blocks or anything that's sturdy securely under the legs at the head of your bed. You can also use a wedge-shaped pillow to elevate your head. Sleep on your left side. Studies have shown that this position aids digestion and helps with the removal of stomach acid. Sleeping on the right side has been shown to worsen heartburn. Eat at least two to three hours before lying down. If you take naps, try sleeping in a chair. Lying down with a full stomach can cause stomach contents to press harder against the LES, increasing the chances of refluxed food. Avoid foods that are known to lead to heartburn. These include foods that can trigger your heartburn, either by increasing acid production and gastric pressure or by loosening the lower sphincter muscle. Also, avoid foods that can irritate the lining of the esophagus, such as spicy foods, coffee, citrus fruit and juices. If you eat any of these foods at dinnertime, you will increase your chances of having nighttime heartburn. If you aren't sure what foods trigger your heartburn symptoms, try keeping a heartburn record for a week. You can also check out a chart for foods with little risk of causing heartburn. -Eliminate late-night snacking. -Have your last snack no later than two hours before bedtime. -Stop smoking. Nicotine can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter, which can lead to stomach contents entering the esophagus, with heartburn as a result. Smoking also stimulates the production of stomach acid. Find out the other reasons it's good to stop smoking if you suffer from heartburn. -Avoid alcohol. Alcohol increases the production of stomach acid. Alcohol also relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing stomach contents to reflux back up into the esophagus. If you still want to consume alcohol, find out how and when to consume alcohol when you suffer from heartburn. |
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