Ever wake up in the middle of the night feeling like you can’t breathe, with a strange tightness in your chest and a wheezing sound that just won’t quit? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. One thing I’ve noticed over my years as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic is how often patients…
If you’re like me and you’ve worked in a gastroenterology clinic long enough, you’ve probably heard a ton of patients say, “I wake up gasping or feeling like I can’t breathe — is this really from reflux?” And the answer? More often than not: yes. That tight chest feeling, especially when lying down at night,…
Acid reflux is annoying during the day — but at night, it’s a total sleep destroyer. That sudden burn in your chest, sour taste in your throat, or coughing fit at 2am? Been there. I used to think I just needed stronger antacids. But the real solution came when I focused on prevention before bed…
Getting a good night’s sleep with GERD isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. I’ve been through the tossing and turning, the middle-of-the-night heartburn that feels like fire creeping up your chest. It’s frustrating, and honestly, it messes with more than just your sleep—it affects your energy, your focus, and your mood the next day. The…
Have you ever tossed and turned at night, wondering why your chest feels like it’s on fire, or why your throat has that weird, acidic tickle just as you’re drifting off? That was me a few years ago—working late, eating even later, and waking up multiple times every night like clockwork. It took months of…
Ever lie down at night, just hoping for a peaceful sleep, only to be jolted awake by that burning sensation creeping up your chest? Yep, been there. For years, I thought I just had “bad digestion” — until one night I ended up sleeping practically upright with a pillow fortress around me. Turns out, GERD…