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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Eating 3 hours before going to bed = hunger pangs!
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
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Eating 3 hours before going to bed = hunger pangs!
by Adrux, Nov 06, 2008 01:47PM
Hello,
I went to the ENT recenty because I've been having voice problems for a long time (I'm a singer). She then said that what I had on my throat and vocal chords was compatible with GERD and gave me medication (BTW, she prescribed prevacid 30mg twice per day... isn't that too high?).
Anyways.. among the things she said was to have my last meal 2-3 hours before going to bed. Now my question is... how on earth do people do that!?!?!? If I have dinner 2-3 hours before going to bed, then I get hungry before going to be and it's hard to fall asleep. Or also if not I wake up really hungry at night and can't seem to fall asleep unless I eat something.
Any sugestions?
I went to the ENT recenty because I've been having voice problems for a long time (I'm a singer). She then said that what I had on my throat and vocal chords was compatible with GERD and gave me medication (BTW, she prescribed prevacid 30mg twice per day... isn't that too high?).
Anyways.. among the things she said was to have my last meal 2-3 hours before going to bed. Now my question is... how on earth do people do that!?!?!? If I have dinner 2-3 hours before going to bed, then I get hungry before going to be and it's hard to fall asleep. Or also if not I wake up really hungry at night and can't seem to fall asleep unless I eat something.
Any sugestions?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 09, 2008 08:34AM
, Nov 09, 2008 08:34AM
Hi,
Prevacid 30 mg twice a day is not a high dose.
For complete control of GERD, in addition to prevacid you need to modify your lifestyle also.
Lifestyle modifications -
1. Head elevation while sleeping
2. Small frequent meals
3. Going to bed 2- 3 hours after food
4. Avoiding bed time snacks
5. Avoiding smoking and alcohol
6. Avoiding tight fitting clothes
7. Avoiding cola, citrus drinks, carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, spicy food
8. Weight reduction
What you consume per day ( which is your requirement) has to be divided into small frequent meals. You get the calories you want and you may not feel hungry later in the night.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Prevacid 30 mg twice a day is not a high dose.
For complete control of GERD, in addition to prevacid you need to modify your lifestyle also.
Lifestyle modifications -
1. Head elevation while sleeping
2. Small frequent meals
3. Going to bed 2- 3 hours after food
4. Avoiding bed time snacks
5. Avoiding smoking and alcohol
6. Avoiding tight fitting clothes
7. Avoiding cola, citrus drinks, carbonated drinks, tea, coffee, spicy food
8. Weight reduction
What you consume per day ( which is your requirement) has to be divided into small frequent meals. You get the calories you want and you may not feel hungry later in the night.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
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