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@gej53, Yes, I believe many on this forum have or had gut issues. I had terrible GERD and acid reflux and my local pulmonologist believes that's how I got bronchiectasis because I'm a stomach sleeper and when you sleep on your stomach the acid aspirates into your lungs at night. Hence, I sleep on a wedge now. I try not to eat at least three hours before I go to sleep (which is hard for me) and don't ever turn over onto my stomach until 5 or 6 am.....I love sleeping on my stomach so that part has been hard. Nan
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Any hints on how to get comfortable sleeping on the wedge? I have neck issues and find I’m extremely restless until the point in the middle of the night when I give up and revert to my regular pillows. I don’t have huge issues with GERD since I started using Omerapazole but never know if it’s a silent issue that just doesn’t wake me.
I have the same exact issue GERD induced Bronchiectasis. It is gotten more out of hand since I had COVID last September. Everything burns and irritates my esophagus. I had an EGD last winter which didn't look too bad. I have a GI appointment next week and might need surgery. My weakness is Coke Zero, as I can no longer drink coffee or tea.
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Yep, me too. GERD, severe upper gut pain, food sensitivities, now have super strict diet, ZERO food or drink after 7 (which is difficult for me), adjustable bed and only sleep on my back. Though the adjustments were difficult, I will say that it has made enough of a difference that it is definitely worth it to me.