how long to wait after eating to sleep

[charla]

I was told I have to wait 5 hours after eating or drinking to go to sleep. Is this true? Please help!!

[zackds]

I was told I have to wait 5 hours after eating or drinking to go to sleep. Is this true? Please help!!

because you have gerd?
i eat around 4-5 hours before going to bed
and it does help
i also elevated the top part of my bed about 6 inches on blocks
that has seemed to help as well
if you have gerd, like a lot of people with sleep apnea do
those practices help me

[Goofproof]

Usually, a whole 15 minutes, until my head hits the pillow, my last meal is pills, and a bowl of Chili. Jim

[MeToo]

I find that 3 hours works for me. Complete dinner and last nibbles by 7:30 and lights out around 10:30. I also elevate the head of my bed about 8 inches.

[chunkyfrog]

YMMV.
We all "fast" while sleeping.
How much before depends on what happens after.
Heavy meals too close to beddy-bye can have painful effects, while a light snack can be a comfort.
Find your own best way. One size NEVER fits all. If needed--write stuff down.
Doesn't have to be forever--just until you find what works.

[LSAT]

I always eat before bed...usually 30-60 minutes. Normally Cereal, ice cream or cookies and milk.

[palerider]

I always eat before bed...usually 30-60 minutes. Normally Cereal, ice cream or cookies and milk.

I too often find that a mug (don't need a whole bowl) of cereal and milk helps me get to sleep some nights.

[ChicagoGranny]

I was told I have to wait 5 hours after eating or drinking to go to sleep. Is this true?

No!

I try to eat 4 hours in advance most nights, but I am retired and have good control over my daily schedule. If I eat closer to bedtime, I seem to sleep and feel fine. Just don't eat a big meal close to bedtime.

[Woody]

In my case I found eating some ice cream and cookies lowers my AHI for that
night. I hate this knowing it's definitely bad for my weight and thus making
my AHI higher in the long term.

[MrsRinPDX]

My doc says 3 hours. Unfortunately, my husband works late hours, and if we want to eat as a family, I hardly ever have the chance to do this. Thus, I rely on prilosec for help. Not the best situation.

[zackds]

I find that 3 hours works for me. Complete dinner and last nibbles by 7:30 and lights out around 10:30. I also elevate the head of my bed about 8 inches.

i will sleep on a cone head slant if it means my gerd will go away

[LSAT]

I find that 3 hours works for me. Complete dinner and last nibbles by 7:30 and lights out around 10:30. I also elevate the head of my bed about 8 inches.

i will sleep on a cone head slant if it means my gerd will go away

Put a 4-6" block of wood under the head of the bed to keep the acid in the stomach where it belongs...not in the esophagus or throat.

[ChicagoGranny]

i will sleep on a cone head slant if it means my gerd will go away

What LSAT said. ------> https://www.google.com/search?ei=3dZlW8 ... 2f968kJzyg

[zackds]

i will sleep on a cone head slant if it means my gerd will go away

What LSAT said. ------> https://www.google.com/search?ei=3dZlW8 ... 2f968kJzyg

yea i have 6" blocks under the head of my bed now
i wanna add a couple more inches to see if that helps

[zackds]

i will sleep on a cone head slant if it means my gerd will go away

What LSAT said. ------> https://www.google.com/search?ei=3dZlW8 ... 2f968kJzyg

yea i have 6" blocks under the head of my bed now
i wanna add a couple more inches to see if that helps
also trying to see which foods i cant tolerate right now