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Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 30, 2023 | Replies (16)

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@buffy143

Hi LovinJesus,
Thanks so much for your suggestions. Luckily I do take Prevacid which works very well to neutralize the acid but does not solve the reflux of food. I will have to try elevating the head of my bed without pillows b/c, ur right, all it does is contort the body and by the time you wake up ur body is in an uncomfortable position. Gotta love gravity! lol

Thanks again,
take care,
Buffy143 🙂

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rashida | @rashida | Oct 30, 2023

@buffy143 the best way to elevate the head of your bed is putting risers under the two legs/casters at the head of the bed. You can find the risers on Amazon or any bedding department of a store.

I recently bought an adjustable bed from Amazon (mattress is not included in price) and I find that better than having my bed on risers because I can adjust the head of the bed to any elevation with a remote controller. But if buying an adjustable is not possible the risers work fine.

Have you been diagnosed with a hiatus hernia? Sounds like that is what you have, which is causing your GERD.

I eat only between noon and 8:00 p.m. If you go to bed before midnight, you may need to stop eating and drinking earlier - you need to stop at least four hours before you go to bed.

Also, try not wearing clothes that fit snug around your waist and abdomen.

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