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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (382)
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@skylark1 ...Regarding pillows vs wedge...My Dr at Mayo said absolutely no pillows...sleeping of pillows contorts the body into a bent position that can increase pressure on your abdomen and aggravate symptoms. He suggested the wedge and no eating or drinking for 3 hours before bed. It helps a lot!

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poodledoc | @poodledoc | Jan 27, 2020

Hello Skylark, I agree wedges are much superior to pillows. I use one that you place between your box springs and mattress. You can learn more at Amazon see: https://www.amazon.com/Avana-Mattress-Elevator-Incline-Support/dp/B07R8GLK6B/ref=sr_1_5?crid=23HA0AZBCN2G5&keywords=mattress%2Belevation%2Bwedge&qid=1580166465&s=home-garden&sprefix=mattress%2Belev%2Cgarden%2C162&sr=1-5&th=1 Another thing you could do is elevate the head of your bed 4-5". I have seen on medical sites that pillows can make your GERDS/Reflux worse.

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