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March 30, 2009, 12:47 pm
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I always take antacids before going to sleep because they really seem to help my acid reflux. We had chili last night at dinner and I guess I should have taken a few more antacids before going to bed. I woke up at 11:00 p.m. with that nasty burning and taste in my mouth. I immediately jumped out of bed. I hate when acid reflux acts up like that.

Are there any other foods that trigger attacks? I'm really surprised the chili did because it is really not very spicy.

Acid Reflux is triggered by a lot me things than just spicy food. Fatty and acidic food are just as big culprits. Tomato products can also trigger it. Chili can have a lot of fat and tomato products besides the spices. Here is a website you might find helpful: http://www.medslant.com/Frequent-Heartburn.html

Thank you for the website. As I read it, I could identify with many of the foods that are listed. I will make it a point to avoid these foods, especially at bedtime.

It really can be tricky because some of those foods you would never think that they would cause your acid reflux to act up. It can be tricky but I always leave a big list of what I call "Bedtime No No's" just so I don't get tempted or forget.

My dad refuses to eat mexican food of any sort now because he has suffered from acid reflux so badly after it. Even the non spicy stuff causes him awful pain.

I know it can be caused by drinking too quickly as it seems in younger years I could drink with the rest of the gang. Now I need to make sure the acid from whiskey does not knock me down too hard.

I'm lucky I only get acid reflux if I overeat before going to bed. Not a good idea for the healthiest of us. I'm not talking about just a few extra bites of my favorite desserts. I really have to overdo it. I like to think I've gotten a bit wiser in my old age.

Over the weekend I had one drink (not even that strong) to celebrate a new promotion with a friend of mine and it seems I "can not drink like I used to". After one drink I really thought my chest was going to explode. Does this just happen more as we age?

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