Sleep Wedge Pillow - A Simple Cure for Acid Reflux

Millions of Americans have trouble sleeping due to acid reflux and other digestive system problems. As a result, doctors often recommend that sufferers sleep with their upper body elevated in order to help relieve the symptoms and alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with acid reflux, evening heartburn, constricted airways, snoring, sinus irritation and more.

Sleep wedges and pillows make great remedies for acid reflux and, as you can see below, you will find them cheaply on ebay.

If you're not a fan of ebay here are some other sleep wedge cures for acid relux that can be purchased from other suppliers. Just click on the links to be taken straight to the appropriate page. Sleep Wedge Pillows come in a number of different types and sizes. Here are just a few of them:

The No Flux Inflatable Sleep Wedge is inflatable and comes with its own hand pump. It inflates within three minutes and allows customization in height from zero to six inches and firmness to fit your personal needs. When deflated the wedge measures only 10 x 10 x 1.50 inches. When fully inflated it measures 36L x 24W x 6H inches, tapering to 1/4 in. at bottom. In addition, it comes with a 100 percent cotton slip case that is both comfortable and removable for easy laundering and its own carry case.

The Sleep-Improving Pillow Wedge. Placed beneath a fitted sheet, this gently sloped pillow provides a subtle incline that raises the upper body for relief from the symptoms of acid reflux, heartburn and snoring. The angled shape gently elevates sleepers, helping to avoid positions which can contribute to acid reflux and other digestive problems whilst allowing gravity to gently drain sinus passages. The pillow is sized for use by one person with a quilted cotton/polyester cover that zips off for washing. Use one pillow for a twin bed; two may be placed side by side on full, queen and king sized-beds. Made in the U.S. 5" H x 26" W x 32" L. (4 lbs.)

The Foam Bed Wedge Pillow provides a comfortable means of elevation whilst sleeping and is suitable for acid reflux, breathing, poor circulation, hiatus hernia and back or neck problems. The Foam Wedge Bed Pillow offers gentle support when necessary to raise the head and torso for comfortable support or elevate legs for better circulation and breathing. It comes with a washable white cover Foam and is 24"L x 24"W.

Height varies by size as follows:

7 inch- 16 degree rise
10 inch- 22 degree rise
12 inch - 27 degree rise

If you have used a sleep wedge or pillow as a cure for acid reflux please tell us your experience in the comments box below. Thanks!