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Elevating the head of the bed is an effective treatment for GERD. Elevating the head of the bed can be done by using various items: plastic or wooden bed risers that support bed posts or legs, a bed wedge pillow, or a wedge or an inflatable mattress lifter that fits in between mattress and box spring. The height of th... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| GERD & Heartburn | 183 |
81% |
| Migraine Headaches | 1 |
100% |
| Hydrocephalus | 1 |
100% |
| Gastritis | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 82% (186
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Even now that i'm on a feeding tube i have to be at a 30 degree angle,and it helps.
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Bought the Wedge Mattress, which i place on top of my regular mattress. It makes a difference.
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no chang
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a little bit
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works
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all the time
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Definitely helps (otherwise swallowing worsens). Have had problems raising bed high enough and wedge pillow may be causing some back problems.
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DOES WORK BUT I'M SLEEPING ON A BLOW UP BED RIGHT NOW AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET MY BED UP 6 INCHES.
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Has worked well for me so far
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