[Cold Heat]

Sounds like you have what I have. A bit of stomach contents rises up because the esophagus reverses or spasms, and goes down into your airway.

I have not had it since I stopped drinking fluids or large meals before bed. And alcohol makes it worse as well.

[ravingnutter]

Actually, alcohol settles my stomach...unless I drink on an empty stomach...it is mainly sugary or spicy foods that causes my reflux. I cut sugar completely out of my diet, watch the spices, take the Nexium and sleep propped up with pillows and I seem to do ok.