Feels like I'm breathing Fire

Hi all. I normally post elsewhere on HW, but figured I'm come to the "experts" on GERD & Hearburn for info.

I generally do not suffer from heartburn, but the past month or so, I've been having some humdinger episodes that seem to have evolved into acid reflux (I think).

I've been getting this 'hot' feeling in the back of my throat (almost feels like a bile feeling for a lack of a better explanation) and sometimes it makes me want to cough, most times not. Sometimes I'll burp and feel like I"m going to toss my cookies (trying to be polite here). If I have it at night (and I do on occasion), I can't sleep on my stomach as it just pushes that feeling through my throat. If I sleep on my back, I'm fine. I'm now carrying Maalox tablets in my purse.

I drink coffee, but generally not late in the day or in the evening, I am sugar, gluten, wheat & dairy free. I eat pretty healthy, enjoy spicy foods, yes, I do smoke, but have cut down considerably the past few months and for the life of me, can't figure out a trigger for this.

Is there anything a bit stronger OTC that I can take?

Does any of the above even make sense?? I'd appreciate any information you can provide. I just want to stop the burning at the back of my throat and water just isn't helping any.

Thanks.

Hi there...welcome over here to the GERD area! Nice to have you. I think you could go ahead and try the Prilosec OTC. See what that does for you. You can also try liquid antacids, like Malox and see what it does for you. Especially with the burning in your throat, I'd suggest a liquid form of something to see if that will coat your throat and give you some relief. Please, let us know if there is anything else we can do for you and let us know if any of the above work out for you! Wishing you the best!

That is awesome to hear about the undiagnosing! Truly great to hear - wish I could hear that I've been mistakingly diagnosed with UC! lol When I was waiting for my Prilosec to start working, I gobbled up the Tums (within reason of course!). Just to bide my time until Prilosec started working. For me it took about 3 days.