wtf i almost just died

[Auger]

Smaller dinner meal, no snacks after dinner, raise the head end of your bed an inch or two and maybe some rantadine at bedtime - that's what the doc will likely say.

And that is what the doc told me! I've since stopped taking the rantadine and been fine.

[Rabid]

This happened to me once and it has to be the scariest moment i can remember. Hope you get it figured out.

[DSB OUTDOORS]

I have "Hiatal Hernia" . Meaning the flap at the top of the stomach is irregular and doesn't close all the way. Took an upper GI to diagnose. No biggie. Dr. gave me "Prevacid" I live on this and it's available over the counter now. http://www.prevacid.com

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

In the future should that happen again does anyone have any tips on getting my airway opened again? I noticed once I was able to get enough air to exhale I was able to start pulling in some bigger breaths

If you truly have OSA, get treated.
Actually, even if you have GERD, get treated. That's my advice.

[streetglideok]

Woke up from a sound sleep just not and couldn't take a breath at all no air would enter my lungs I was GASPING for breath nothing was happening I jumped up and finally was able to get just a little air going in but man it was scary my stomach feels full of acid

From the little googling I've done it seems I aspirated because of acid reflux....anyone else deal with this? Probably one of the scariest feelings ever to wake up drowning like that

Been living with it here for years now. I'm on 40mg of Prilosec a day, and have an upper GI exam done every other year. I also have a hiatal hernia as well, just to add to the fun. My father has it, and actually had esophageal cancer. Luckily it responded to treatment back in 1992. Needless to say I have to watch myself. Things that are acidic, like tomatoes, etc have to be kept to a min. I eat as soon as I get home, and do not lay down for at least 4hrs. Twice I've had to go into ER because of food becoming stuck above my stomach, due to irritation, and weak muscles. This is actually pretty serious, and best head to your doc, soon. I can give you the name of my primary if you like, and she can do the referral.

[MrPrena]

Bet ya his wife was doing some pillow pressure testing.

If you think it's AR, try using some cider vinegar, mixed with warm water 1/2 hr before bed. I use 1 tbsp. - 2oz water. Also don't sleep prone. Try propping you head up with an extra pillow. Under your head, not over it

I usually fall asleep when I am on prone.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/10...ositions-mean/
http://hamptonroads.com/2012/10/slee...be-telling-you

[rondog]

I have severe sleep apnea and have been using a CPAP machine for 15 years. It's my bestest friend in the whole world, sleeping is impossible without it. My personal supercharger!

[Dlesh123]

In the future should that happen again does anyone have any tips on getting my airway opened again? I noticed once I was able to get enough air to exhale I was able to start pulling in some bigger breaths

Don't wait for it to happen again, go to the doctor and start solving the issue you have, GERD or Sleep Apnea or both. Lot of good advice on here, raise the head of your bed by two inches, eat less at night, lose weight, apple cider, proton inhibiters ( Prilosec,nexium,Prevacid) esophageal dilatation, CPAP, watch what you eat. Like others on here, scared me no end the first time I experienced severe symptoms of GERD, thought I was choking to death. Prilosec was my lifesaver, but it has it downsides. Like they say, getting older is not for sissies. Good luck getting the solutions.

[cofi]

Well it didn't happen last night I didn't do any late night snacking as recommended and used an extra pillow I'm gonna chalk it up to me not being able to eat huge bowls of spicy chili 10min before bed anymore lol if it happens again I'll see my doctor but I'm hesitant to do it before then because she's quick to prescribe stuff and I don't want to be taking medication I don't need

[rondog]

FWIW - never take a sleeping pill and a laxative before going to bed either......