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Soda And Bronchiectasis

Posted by kpost2 @kpost2, Sep 14, 2020

With having Bronchiectasis. I drink more Soda than I do water. I know this is bad. Wish I could get over the Soda Addiction.

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shooei | @shooei | Sep 16, 2020
In reply to @nannette "@gej53, Yes, I believe many on this forum have or had gut issues. I had terrible..." + (show)
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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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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.

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migizii | @migizii | Sep 16, 2020
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I am wondering if many people on this forum also have gut issues? I have lymphocytic colitis as well and have to watch my diet closely and it is terrible when I travel. Am afraid to eat or drink until the vacation is over.....wonder if this goes hand and hand with many people?

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@gej53 I also have lymphocytic colitis and I have found diet (gluten free) and no alcohol and no soda help; along with lots of water....trips make it more difficult due to eating out.....my gut does not like the frequency of restaurant food, so I find myself packing food for short trips occasionally. And so it goes for us.....but we find our way and what works best....take care❤️

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gej53 | @gej53 | Sep 17, 2020
In reply to @migizii "@gej53 I also have lymphocytic colitis and I have found diet (gluten free) and no alcohol..." + (show)
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@gej53 I also have lymphocytic colitis and I have found diet (gluten free) and no alcohol and no soda help; along with lots of water....trips make it more difficult due to eating out.....my gut does not like the frequency of restaurant food, so I find myself packing food for short trips occasionally. And so it goes for us.....but we find our way and what works best....take care❤️

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Thanks for the reply! Between the lungs and gut it does get tiring but I am thankful that it can all be handled....you take care too 🙂

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Beth Kiefer | @mrf5629 | Sep 18, 2020
In reply to @nannette "@gej53, Yes, I believe many on this forum have or had gut issues. I had terrible..." + (show)
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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.

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irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Sep 18, 2020

@mrf5629 My husband uses a wedge with a “My Pillow” on top. That has been helpful for him for a long time. irene5

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Beth Kiefer | @mrf5629 | Sep 18, 2020

Thanks! I’ll give it a try!

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Sep 18, 2020
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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.

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Hi Beth. How about sleeping on the wedge while hugging onto your pillow sideways?

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Beth Kiefer | @mrf5629 | Sep 18, 2020

Hi Terri, for some reason I’m having a mental block on envisioning your suggestion. Do you mean lie on my side on the wedge while holding onto the pillow?

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ginak | @ginak | Sep 18, 2020
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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.

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@mrf5629 I switched from a half wedge to a whole bed wedge. I was getting a pain in my hip when I laid on my side. Having the whole bed wedge makes it feel like I’m sleeping on a regular mattress. I also have a My Pillow. I am SO MUCH more comfortable. My husband complains that he slides down, I said “Boo hoo, too bad for you! I’m finally sleeping more comfortably.” Lol.
Here is a link for one type. https://www.refluxguard.com/order-now

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nannette | @nannette | Sep 18, 2020
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@mrf5629 I switched from a half wedge to a whole bed wedge. I was getting a pain in my hip when I laid on my side. Having the whole bed wedge makes it feel like I’m sleeping on a regular mattress. I also have a My Pillow. I am SO MUCH more comfortable. My husband complains that he slides down, I said “Boo hoo, too bad for you! I’m finally sleeping more comfortably.” Lol.
Here is a link for one type. https://www.refluxguard.com/order-now

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@mrf5629 @ginak When I started sleeping on the wedge I hated it but now a couple of years later I do sleep best on it on my left side hugging a pillow! Just like @windwalker (Terri) said! I also start the night sleeping on two pillows so I have a pretty high angle. I would love to get that whole bed wedge like Gina but I would have to convince my husband! Maybe I should just buy it, put it on the bed and see if he even notices. And Gina thanks for that link! Nan

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