Just starting my research on this and couldn't find a recent thread.

I've recently started jolting awake in the night like I've just been resuscitated with a burning sensation in my throat, coughing and feeling that I've not breathed for a while. The burn is like crackling fire embers and is different to the dull pain from heartburn. I think it is GERD.

I finish eating at 7.30pm, go bed at 10pm and typically get it between 12 and 2am. It sometimes returns after a few hours. To avoid a second attack (and the anxiety of it happening), I've started moving to an almost seated position on the sofa but it is difficult sleeping and puts pressure on the butt. Laying on my left side and using a raised pillow didn't work for me.

I've come across some of the 'natural' ideas out there (ACV, ginger etc) but has anyone successfully treated GERD without meds, or can you recommend a good book/blogger?