@rkuz Hello. I've been invited to join this conversation. The best steps that I have taken to reduce Gerd are to sleep on a wedge and also not to eat/drink 3 hours before bedtime. I also think adding good bacteria to the tummy is helpful and I eat homemade saurkraut loaded with probiotics. My diet may not be for everyone but I do try to stay away from anything fried/sauted...along with eliminating as much processed food as possible...also no sugar. I am Plant Based only...and I think it helps. I never have issues from fruits and veggies. Suggest that you start keeping a food diary and pay attention to your bad nights. Good luck...Oh, I see you like tea....try Ginger tea. Kate

@rkuz Hi, I haven’t been ‘formally’ diagnosed with GERD from any type of test. About 10 years ago, the ENT said I showed signs of acid reflux. (Scope up my nose into my throat). He saw some inflammation on my vocal folds and edema. My symptoms were constant throat clearing, but I hardly ever had acid indigestion. Since my MAC dx, from a lung biopsy in 2016 due to a nodule, and I was also Dx with bronchiectasis, I use an Aerobika for lung clearance 2x a day, I sleep on a wedge, I try not to eat after 6:00 PM and I take a pro-biotic, (Renew Life). I hate to admit, but, I’m awful when it comes to watching what I eat. Sometimes I get acid reflux sometimes I don’t. Some of the foods that I notice cause it are; red wine, grilled hamburgers, sauce, and spicy peppers. Sometimes it can be anything I eat. If it’s bad I’ll take a couple of Tums and drink ginger tea. I know watching your diet will help.
I’m sorry you’re feeling so sick and hope you feel better soon.