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    Apr 23, 2008, 08:10 AM
    Vomitting In The Middle Of THe Night
    Hello, I'm 19 almost 20 and since I was about 17 I've been waking up in the middle of the night getting sick a couple of time and then just going back to sleep and fine for the rest of the night usually but sometimes my throat hurts so bad after and it doesn't matter what I eat because I went to the doctor when it first started and they gave me Nexium and it doesn't seem to help it has been getting worse latly and I still am not eating tomatoes and spicy foods. Is there some kind of specialist I should go see or something??
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    Apr 23, 2008, 12:50 PM
    I am not a medical person but I have had a hiatal hernia for about 30 years and it sometimes causes reflux and the acid from the reflux burns the throat and usually causes terrible heartburn. I have had to elevate the head of the bed to use gravity to combat the acid getting up to the throat. But I am sure there can be other causes for your symptoms too. A good internist should be able to determine the cause.

    I take a few antacids before I go to bed. I might have an attack once a year as long as I watch what I eat for 3 or 4 hours before bedtime. That's a small price to pay to avoid the attacks because when I have an attack I usually aspirate some acid into my lungs and I sit straight up in bed and gasp what feels like my last breath. Its well worth avoiding. At your age you may be able to nip the problem in the bud.
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    Apr 23, 2008, 02:52 PM
    You need to see a gastroenterologist. It sounds as though you may possibly be suffering from GERD... it's not good to leave it untreated.
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    Apr 23, 2008, 03:30 PM
    I think that to alleviate the symptoms, you should not eat any food after 6PM so that when you go to bed at 11 PM, your stomach is empty. Just make it a habit. Take a relaxing walk at about 8PM, about 1/2 a mile with a friend and enjoy the evening. Exercise cuts the appetite and feels good.
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    Apr 25, 2008, 08:32 AM
    This may be more than just GERD. The fact that Nexium has not helped, this has been going on for 3 years, and you are vomiting [ persistently?] are worrisome.

    Other worrisome symptoms would be weight loss, feeling full quicker, choking [ especially solids as opposed to liquids ] , breathing problems, chest pain.

    You MAY need an EGD



    MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: EGD - esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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    Apr 25, 2008, 10:19 PM
    Tomatoes are less acidic than apple juice. Drink water, not pop or juice.
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    Apr 25, 2008, 11:13 PM
    I'm wondering if you're actually full out vomiting or just have small amounts just come up a little bit.
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    Apr 28, 2008, 02:26 PM
    You need to get checked by a doctor or get second, third opinions if you need to. Your immune system is definitely reacting to something like an allergy. Only a thorough check up by a doctor can get to the root of the problem. Especially since continuous vomiting could be eroding your oesophagus(gut) and teeth due to the stomach acid coming up.
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