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Managing nighttime acid reflux
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In 2008 Mayo diagnosed me with IBS because of non-typical acid reflux. With diet and meds, I’ve been fine until a year ago. Had severe acid reflux, some bloating, and occasional constipation. Kept to strict no-fat, sugar, caffeine, or acid along with omrapazole, etc. After 3 months it improved and took gas-X occasionally which helped. After a few months of improvement, I no longer have acid reflux during day, but in middle of night I bring up mucus and feel acid. My head is elevated. Have tried Pepcid and Gavascon. Dr suggested MiraLAX 2-3 times a week. Stomach X-ray showed some bowel movement still remaining. Anyone have info on dealing with this night mucus?
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Try putting two books under each leg of the upper part of your bed. Gives slight elevation of upper body.
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Hi @pza - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Glad to hear you got a diagnosis at Mayo Clinic in 2008 so you know you are dealing with IBS due to non-typical acid reflux. Nice that you've been fine till a year ago with diet and meds, too.
Since you are now having acid reflux during the nighttime, I moved your post here to this existing discussion so you can connect with others with similar experiences:
- Managing nighttime acid reflux https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/suggestion-fudiplication-new-medical-intervention-first-question
Hoping that other members here can make suggestions on what may have helped them or a loved one with bringing up mucus in the middle of the night and feeling acid. Please meet @ripley @bebold @shooei @dancing1 and others in this discussion.
pza - Of the head elevation, famotidine (Pepcid), aluminum hydroxide and magnesium carbonate (Gaviscon) you've tried, did you get any relief at night from your symptoms? Have you had a chance to try the polyethylene glycol 3350 - PEG 3350 (Miralax) 2-3 times per week your doctor suggested?