Sudden night cough - tips please...

Yesterday was my first day home after flying to Seattle. I always tighten up when flying. I slept well Tuesday night, but tried to take two naps yesterday and woke up coughing. Then last night I suffered with night coughs all night long - so no sleep. Today I had a liquid breakfast. Egg drop soup and a few pieces of chicken for lunch with no problem. And I will do liquids tonight. I do take Prevacid. I am looking for any and all tips, no matter how bizarre, to prevent night cough until my band loosens back up. I do not want another unfill, so I need to figure out how to get past this. Help!

Lay off the cigars!!! Try taking some Prevacid OTC. Sounds like a touch of acid refluf!! Blessings, Ron

I have no idea, honey, but I sure hope yo feel better, soon!

Gee Chelle, I doubt I could tell you anything you don't already know, but I'll try. Known causes of reflux among Bandsters include: chocolate, mint, coffee, alcohol, spicy foods, acidic foods. Nothing 3 hours before bed. Try putting the head of your bed up on blocks to elevate your head. It's not enough to add another pillow, that actually can make it worse. Feel better soon! It's the pits not to be able to sleep well!

Are you taking any other medications? When we were in Reno I was taking a medication that made me cough - I didn't know it at the time but it was one of the side effects. Just a thought.

The only thing that bothers me is that my doctor told my doctor always asks me if I have reflux or night coughs. He says that night coughs could be a sign of reflux and that could lead to a slipped band. He also says not to have anything to eat or drink for 2 hours before I go to bed. I hope you feel better tomorrow!

What kind of cough is it? Can you tell it's reflux? I ask because I've been having some intermittent coughing at night for the last few weeks, but it seems to be because of the dryness of the air due to using the heater at night. If I suck on a losenge or cover up part of my face and breathe "moister" air, it gets better right away. It's like an annoying back of the throat dry/tickle feeling. You could also be more sensitive to the dryness since you just got back from a humid place.

That is the hard part for me, because it shows no sign of reflux. I just wake up coughing so I don't know what the trigger is. I have done better the last two nights. Maybe I will try the humidifier tonight and see how that does. Thanks!

Let me know how it goes! hey, you use the spanx camisole, right? Does it stay put, or does the bottom of it tend to ride up?

Last night wasn't so good, but I am determined to get through this without an unfill. I know that you understand where I am coming from. The SPANX camisoles are great and never ride up. Even the strapless camis as great and stay in place all day.