Reflux is living hell - I know your pain.

You do need to see a doc though if it keeps up as the damage caused by the acid can be nasty. The doc will have access to a range of treatments that (in the UK) you can't buy without a prescription. I'm not sure about the U.S but either way you would have to pay I'm sure!

OK some free stuff
1. Don't eat late at night - this is almost too obvious but still!
1a. That means YOU! Stoner! No late munchie runs...

2. Prop-up the top of the bed using some phone directories or something - you should be able to raise your upper body like this when you sleep and let gravity help you fight the reflux.

3. Avoid trigger foods like Sodas and pastries (well for me they are!) and hard to digest foods with skins like certain fruit/vegetables.

4. Avoid large, high-fat meals, especially in the few hours before bedtime. High-fat meals stimulate significant amounts of gastric secretions, which cause GERD flare-ups. Large meals are slowly digested – which means they sit in the stomach and intestinal tract longer (this can be especially problematic around bedtime).

5. When inflammation occurs, avoid acidic foods like orange juice, grapefruit or tomatoes.

6. Avoid highly spicy foods, as they may cause additional irritation. The two spices that are known to cause irritation are black pepper and chili powder. Also avoid any other spices that you know might cause you discomfort (your own triggers you know).

7. Avoid alcohol and beverages with caffeine. These stimulate acid secretions which may be irritating.

8. Never lie flat right after a meal. Always sit upright.

9. Avoid vigorous exercise right after eating. :rastasmoke:

10. Avoid smoking because this lowers LES pressure. Your LES is your lower esophageal Spinchter (sounds cool I know!) and basically if the pressure on this drops then it lets acid creep into your esophagus = not a good day.

To be honest I don't know if THC lowers LES pressure or if its just Cigs/Tobacco - but drop the cigs is never a bad idea.

Sorry about the Essay, mmmkay - Reflux sucks ass but if it goes on for a few weeks go see the doc as this shit can cause you serious long-term damage if you don't sort it out.

<Calls Bird-Girl on the Bat-Phone for backup>