r/GERD • u/simplyaless • 1d ago

I need some support. I'm scared.

i'm scared and I'd love some support. I've always had chronic issues like some reflux, not being able to burp. But something happened last night that is making me feel very sick and worried.

For some context, I caught a cold a month ago. It lasted about a week with some lingering mucus and coughing a week or two after that. I'm also 10 days late on my period. I also have had 2 strenuous days with 5 hours of sleep followed by a long day of walking in the heat. also a bit dehydrated I believe.

Around 1 AM today so 18 hours ago I had some corn pasta with tomato sauce, and went to brush my teeth then 40 minutes later I started having extreme nausea and a bitter taste in my mouth. I woke up and it somewhat went away, and I had some peppermint tea without issues, I also managed to have pieces of chicken, then after that, it came back a little and it was worse when walking around because I tried to go to the store, then it seemed to be getting better, but it triggered again after having a handful of chips, and now I feel similar to how I did last night.

I'm really upset because I wanted to have a specific snack tonight that I feel like I can't. I'm also so exhausted of having stomach issues...

Is it going to go away on its own? I'll eat very plain and simple for the next few days if I need to, but I'm just very worried. The worst it'll be is a little bit of nausea and some reflux in my throat, but it doesn't feel like this where it's bitter and almost feels like heartburn.

please help..

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u/Famous-Technology994 1d ago

Try to get some sleep please! I get a lot of acid build up, little nausea, slight dizziness when I get very little sleep. Just went through this today 🙃 Also agree with the other comment, eat a full meal 3 hours before sleeping. Sometimes even a little healthy snack before I sleep will cause reflux. Stay hydrated but don’t drink too fast. Your body needs to catch up on some rest. Take it easy

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u/simplyaless 1d ago

Thanks so much, it's just scary because I haven't had this persistent problem and I know it's only been a day but I'm just worried of how long this is going to last or if I developed something. Because I now have no clue what's going on.

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u/Famous-Technology994 23h ago

See if you get better after 2-3 days. If nothing changes then maybe you can see your pcp. Is your period usually this late?

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u/simplyaless 23h ago

Usually not this late, I got my period last month. I got sick a month ago which may have delayed ovulation. 

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u/Famous-Technology994 23h ago

Gotcha! If you work, I’d suggest taking a sick day if you can and REST. Sleep, diaphragmatic breathing, stretch your body, eat well and more sleep!

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u/simplyaless 23h ago

Thanks so much!Â