I have been throwing up in my sleep for several years, causing me to wake up and my throat feels like it is on fire. I have also noticed if I bend over to pick up anything within an hour or two after I eat, I have some sort of reflux. It seems to be getting more frequent, but my doctor does not seem concerned except for the fact that I could choke and not wake up. I am concerned on what is going on. Is this GERD? Any suggestion on what to do to try to stop it?

Beginnig to lose too much sleep and desperate...

So your doctor hasn't prescribed anything? Have you had any tests dones? Maybe it's time to see someone else and get a second opinion.

He has talked about doing some scope down my throat for over a year, but thinks we can wait. Gave me a few samples of Prevacid...twice.. about enough for me to take for a week both times. He really does not seem to be concerned, but I am starting to worry a bit. After a bad night, it feels like there is something stuck down my throat for a few days... If I try to drink anything above room temp, it feels like someone pouring acid down my throat... but usually is better in a few days...
I guess I should listen to him, he is the dr... and he is not worried

Have you tried not eating anything a few hours before going to sleep? I find that it helps me a lot when the stomach is more empty. I've also raised the head of the bed around 6 inches. I'm not sure if that is helping me any though.

There are also some acid blockers you can get over-the-counter like Pepcid. It might be worth trying. They're not all the same and maybe you just need to find one that will work for you.

Hope you get some relief!

Doctors can and do make mistakes. If he is not listening to you then do yourself a favor and get a new doctor.

I agree, you need a new doctor ASAP! These sound like GERD symptoms and if they are they're treatable. A week's worth of PPI might now be enough to see an improvement. Either ask him to prescribe you or scope you or better yet, see someone new.

Definitely sounds like GERD, or something underlying that is causing reflux (could be a hiatal hernia for instance). I would try taking the OTC Prilosec for awhile and see how that goes. Also, the best thing is to sleep elevated. You can buy a wedge pillow for not much money. I sleep with one every night because I get the acid coming up in my throat at night.

I sleep upright on a bunch of pillows. I will look into buying a wedge pillow and I have 4 more days of no insurance. I think it is time to get a new PCP. This one seems to be missing a lot of things.
Thanks

Sounds to me like classic reflux symptoms. I'd consult with a new doctor, a GI specialist perhaps. General Practicioners generally speaking don't know Jack about this other than to tell you the basics. Some are better than others, but generally GI docs know most about this.