Acid Reflux
Wedge Pillow

Using an acid reflux wedge pillow is one the best things you can do if you're experiencing symptoms from acid reflux.

As you know from other pages on the site, acid reflux refers to acid backing up into the esophagus where it doesn't belong. This is especially more likely to happen at night when you're lying down because gravity is no longer helping prevent the stomach contents from backing up.

If you elevate the head of your bed it will be more difficult for stomach acid to reflux into the esophagus. You can do that by putting blocks under the legs of the bed at the head. However, that can put quite a bit of stress on the bed frame. Also, it just isn't practical for some beds.

That's where and acid reflux wedge pillow comes in. These pillows are wedge-shaped and about 2 feet long. At the top, they typically vary between seven and 12 inches in height. Lying on one raises the whole torso and can be very helpful in reducing or even eliminating reflux.

You can use a regular pillow under your head with a anti-reflux wedge pillow. You'll find as quite comfortable sleeping on either side or your back, but you won't be able to lie on your stomach using the wedge.

Most people who try using an acid reflux wedge pillow notice a dramatic improvement. Some report that they've a good night sleep for the first time in years when they started using a wedge.

An acid reflux wedge pillow is especially important for people who experience sore throat associate with reflux since reflux to that degree almost always happens at night.

Most medical supply houses don't routinely stock wedge pillows but they can order them. However I've found that you have more of a selection and can get better prices ordering online.

One of the best values I've found is a wedge pillow made by Duro-Med. An Amazon dealer offers it at a very discounted price of $19. At that price, it's well worth checking out. Especially since I've seen which pillows costing hundred $50 or more.

Of course a wedge pillow is only one part of a treatment program. I highly recommend that in addition to the pillow you follow a natural programs such as Stop Heartburn Fast or Heartburn No More