Vomiting In Sleep

[ClevelandGuy]

So, entering week 5 of the gluten-free diet. Rather than improving, I seem to have added a new problem: I now throw up regularly in my sleep. The first night it happened I woke with a half mouthful of stomach acid (sorry to be gross). This has happened 5 nights in a row now. Sometimes I notice that it feels a little bit like a kind of hiccup or burp, followed by the acid coming up my throat.

This happened to me occasionally years ago, when I was quite a bit overweight. I'm currently about 10 pounds too heavy, but fast approaching what I feel is my ideal weight. But now it seems to be happening every night. And I think I'm doing all the right things- eating extremely light meals; not having any food 3 hours prior to bed time; being 100% gluten-free, etc.

I don't have a solid diagnosis (positive TTg, negative biopsy), so I'm trying to figure out what this is (GERD?), and if it's at all related to Celiac. I know my mom has issues with reflux; she's on meds and gets scoped regularly, though I don't think they've ever tested her for Celiac.

Thanks

[ravenwoodglass]

I would let my doctor know about this. It could be reflux or GERD. Until you get things sorted out try elevating the head of your bed, use bricks or such under the head, and your doing the right thing not to eat anything within a short time of laying down.

[tarnalberry]

You might also try looking at if there are particular foods that are aggravating the condition. Dairy can exacerbate reflux, as can some other foods, including gassy ones like cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage).

[Lisa]

You could have a hiatal hernia. It is common with people that have digestive issues. That should have been evident if you had an endoscopy exam.

Chocolate give me gerd as do onions.

[cassP]

DEFINITELY go see your doc/GI about this- sounds like GERD to me-

a gluten free diet will help- but there are other foods & factors that contribute to GERD-

and make sure the doc really looks at u- and considers a scope- chronic GERD can lead to Barret's Esophagus. a gluten intolerant(celiac?) girl i follow on twitter has to get regular scopes.

i hope you find a doc who will really address the cause & help you, and not just give u antacid drugs.

in the meantime- dont eat before bed, and prop yourself up. i also read that Melatonin can help strengthen that Esophageal Flap so it will stay shut. i dont know if it's true, but i hope it is.