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Do you have increased coughing at night?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jul 4, 2023 | Replies (74)Comment receiving replies
@marthamac Thank you for your information. I have shunned the PPIs in the past. I have been sleeping on a high wedge and not eating for 3 hrs before bed along with adhering to a strict diet. I thought I had this under control but maybe not. My ENT suggested 30 days on PPIs as a trial to see if it was the reflux. So, I agreed but am aware of how they work and do not want to be on this prescription for any length of time. That is interesting that the acid is a signal to close the valve. Do you think the mechanical bed is superior to the wedge in helping this issue? Maybe a greater time period after eating and before bed might be helpful. ?? Thanks for your input. Much appreciated! Kate
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@alleycatkate I’d be surprised if waiting longer than 3 hours after eating would make much of a difference (unless it was a huge slice of cheesecake maybe!). Lower fat at that time of day will clear faster.
The magic for me seems to be actually achieving and sustaining a 30 degree angle between stomach/hips and head throughout the night. I couldn’t really get there with a wedge, but the mechanical bed and a zoned latex mattress did it. I have to manage not to slide down or off during the night, and keep my joints comfortable enough to actually sleep.
It’s a real juggling act! Good luck! Please let us know how it goes with the PPI's. I learn so much from everyone in this group!