Apple Cider Vinegar, Bragg is a good kind. Digestive enzymes, and a good probiotic helped me. No more meds for me. Meds made things worse. The wedge pillow did more harm than good as it bends at the middle of you belly when you sleep and puts more pressure on the hiatel hernia. As we age our bodies need more acid to process food. To little acid makes the stomach muscle open and close at inappropriate times.

I have not tried the wedge pillow. I have raised my bed by 6 inches by placing blocks of wood under the bed post legs. It works for me. I did have to get use to sleeping on a small inclind.

Summerrai,
Thank you for the good advice. I appreciate it. I did not know that the pillow puts more pressure on the hiatel hernia.

ljr3233,
Thanks for replying. I am glad that it worked out for you. I don't know where to get the blocks of wood from the raise my bed.

I have a wedge pillow . I wouldn't say it did me any harm if anything I think it keeps me at just the right angle and is actually quite comfy .
I'm not sure if it's helped my reflux but it's not any worse either.

Hi, thanks for replying. I have been debating whether to buy one, and am pleased to hear that it is comfy for you. I was worried that it might be too hard and uncomfy.

I used it and slid down alot making my reflux worse. I didn't think they were that comfy and hurt my back. All depend on the kind. I don't lay in one spot so it wasn't useful to me unless you get a bed as Ikea has them for cheaper where you can elevate the head of the foam mattress so you stay up.

Thanks for the advice. I worry about sliding down them. Some of them seem to be quite expensive. I did not know Ikea did these beds.
It is something to look into.

I've had GERDs since before it was given this short name. Over 30 years. I've been on every homeopathic and prescription med. Some work better than others. Some stop working after while. I've slept with my whole bed inclined for 25+ years. It helps a lot. Wedge pillows do more harm than good and I also have to sleep on my side which makes wedges very uncomfortable anyway. My current bed is an electric Reverse Trendelenburg Bed. It is expensive, but has been a real blessing. Travel has been difficult, so I have applied for a patent for a very light weight full body Reverse Trendelenburg apparatus. Hope to come to market soon.

For your bed at home, you can buy plastic risers at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. They're pretty inexpensive.

Ehsmith, Thank you for great advice. I am sorry you have had it for so long. It must have been a shock when your meds suddenly stop working and the pain comes back.
Good luck on your patent.

I just experimented with two large wedge pilows. I got a free one that was extremely comfortable and just right for my height. Then I got a new one that was like sleeing on a brick. I do recommend the wedge or the lifted bed if you can do that. I experienced a FULL night of sleep! I also recommend really thinking about the firmness you like, and the size that works for your height. I have been able to turn over and sleep on either side. As for the bending in the middle issue - I did not experience that. It was just sleeping on an incline. If you experience bending in the middle then perhaps the pillow is not long enough for you. Good luck. Try everything!

cottonclouds, Thank you for the advice. It is amazing how they differ. I am surprised the free one was more comfortable than the new one.
I have been struggling to find one and it is impossible to know whether they will be comfortable or not. I am glad it worked out for you. Where did you get your free one from? Any recommendations?

GERD sufferer for almost ten years... I have found that raising my bed with just two simple blocks from a bed raising set of 4 (you can find these anywhere- mine were from Bed Bath and Beyond) although not the most fashionable look, they have been okay for me. you'll gradually get used to sleeping on a slanted bed, because it IS kind of foreign at first. also, try sleeping on your left side.

I use a wedge pillow and is is okay. It's really about gravity - keeping reflux from coming up into your throat while you sleep. It's also important not to eat after two hours before bed time. I have to say that sometimes I push the wedge out of the way during the night and other times I can tolerate it all night.

If you want to buy wooden beams to tilt your bed, then a hardware store should be able to cut them to size for you.