Anyone get this?? - Acid Reflux / GERD Message Board

PammyJ2006 · 08-15-2007, 07:56 PM

I am having another flare up with my GERD

...does anyone get really achy and tired when they are battling a bad bout of GERD? I am also having the pain in the middle of chest and back between the shoulder blades. This GERD stuff really sucks!

cl84 · 08-15-2007, 08:26 PM

I have noticed that when my LPR is at it's worst I feel drained and achy, like I'm coming down with a cold. Don't know why for sure but it makes sense that if you're battling an illness and such a chronic one as this, you'll feel run down from time to time.

itburns2004 · 08-22-2007, 01:24 PM

chronic pain is exhausting and your digestive system is the hub of your well being, so yes I think it sounds right on track. I am battling gerd and esophogitis myself, it sucks!

PammyJ2006 · 08-22-2007, 08:25 PM

thanks for the posts guys....i am in the middle of a bad reflux flare up, i am getting sooo tired of trying to lie in bed only to wake up around 2am because the pain between my shoulder blades wont let me sleep. i get up and walk around and burp alot, which temporarily relieves the pressure.i end up sitting on the couch or in the lazy boy trying to get some zzz's. anyone know anything that eases this pain? i would love to just sleep in my bed like a normal person! it has been this way for almost a week now!

CrazyLife414 · 08-22-2007, 09:24 PM

Are you doing all of the "normal" things??? Raising the head of your bed up or sleeping with your head elevated. Not eating before bed, my doctor said even drinking too much water before bed can cause a problem..
Some folks have luck with taking Zantac before bed or DGL licorice(that is my choice).
I know how you feel, when the GERD/LPR is bad I feel crappy and my anxiety get worse too. I feel like mine is worse in the evening and night..
Anyway, best of luck!!! Take care of you!
Crazy