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,…
Nighttime acid reflux is no joke. If you’ve ever tried to get cozy under the covers only to be hit with that familiar burning in your chest or throat, you know how frustrating it can be. For those living with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), evenings can quickly turn into a battle of discomfort, interrupted sleep,…
Getting through the night used to be a battle for me. I remember tossing and turning, propping myself up with pillows, and hoping the burning in my chest would ease enough to sleep. That familiar ache? Nighttime heartburn. It’s the kind that creeps up just when you want to rest, making sleep feel like a…