Acid reflux: Anyone out there?

Why would you have to replace them? Mine has a cover I wash.

My wedge has never flattened and I have had it for years. Mine goes on top of the mattress. There are also inflatable wedges you can take on vacation. I got all my info from Johns Hopkins.

I use these risers under the head of the bed and they work great, I like them much better than a wedge, I have had trouble with GERD , hiatal hernia, recurring peptic ulcers, then organoaxial volvulus stomach, and now bleeding esophagus, It has been frustrating trying to find a doctor that wants to try and find out why. .they mainly just want to take a few symptoms, and prescribe medication, Things have Ben worse since I had covid in 3/2020. Covid can reactivated latent viruses, I have recently found many articles leading to a cause of reactivated varicella virus which can be treated so it is important to look into, I have also read articles indicating that melatonin can work as well as omemprazole woth ought the serious side effects, You can find a great article about melatonin functions and safe products on Consumerlab.com and many NIH articles.

@sylvermoon8 I was responding to @robertatheriveter who puts the wedge pillow under the mattress, not on the mattress. On the mattress would be fine, but a wedge under the mattress would eventually flatten the wedge because of the weight of the mattress and the body on it.

Many things can trigger acid reflux it’s good to try and find the source. It could be slow digestion (I have gastroparesis), certain foods or drinks, medications, etc. I was on aciphex for decades and encountered challenges from extended use. I’ve been working with natural supplements and a specialist to try and help improve my gut and colon health. I take whole leaf aloe vera juice sometimes multiple times per day. Try eating smaller more frequent meals and keep a food diary to identify triggers for elimination. Walk after eating and don’t lay down right afterwards. I also slept elevated in a recliner for years and eventually got a sleep number adjustable bed which has been amazing but very expensive. There are many other brands and options available now that are cheaper but a wedge can work as well anything to help keep the upper half of your body elevated. Good luck!

Wow indeed https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5570340/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/asthma/expert-answers/asthma-and-acid-reflux/faq-20057993

Have you had an upper endoscopy?

Gaviscon Advance, made in the UK but available on the internet, is very helpful.

I found out I had a stricture inside between my esophagus and stomach. I had it removed and had a lot of relief

You may have laryngopharyngeal reflux in addition to GERD. Check out Dr. Jamie Koufman's web site for a ton of free info on diet and lifestyle changes you can make to improve your health with LRP. BTW a GI doc won't diagnose LRP. You have to go to an ENT for that. So an endoscopy by a GI doctor will be helpful to assess your esophagus and stomach, but not your throat.