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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 18 7:12pm | Replies (1907)Comment receiving replies
Joan, I had the same awful reflux for about six months last year, before PMR and prednisolone. Almost every night I woke with terrible burning acid reflux and had to go back to half-sleep propped up with three pillows. I thought it would never go away.
The thing that resolved the reflux for me was going onto a strict low carbohydrate diet with no eating or snacking after 7pm. It really was an instant resolution of the GERD for me, and a huge relief to have it go away so immediately. Just mentioning it to you in case a dietary change may work for you too, instead of relying on more drugs which can cause other problems.
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Hi, I just bought a new bed where the head and feet adjust up and down, because I was way overdue for a new mattress, so I have that part covered. I also saw the GERD diet online last night (since I hardly ever sleep I now have too much time on my hands, but I'm not complaining. Better than laying in bed racked in pain). Just as you mentioned, it also talked about a low carb diet and provided a list of high fiber, low fat foods, highlighting to stay away from alcohol, fried foods, caffeine, etc. I probably should have started this sooner, but I just couldn't stopping focusing on how lousy I felt.
Thank you so much for the info. You brought up a lot of great points, and I really don't want to have to take any more meds than I have to. Thanks again for your help.