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Managing nighttime acid reflux

Posted by cblue @cblue, Dec 10, 2022

My regular G.I. doctor has been following me for what appears to be some loss of or total loss of esophageal function. Differential was achalasia. I had consult with endoflip and bravo. Ph results Suggested fundoplication might be necessary. First wants change in medical intervention (recommended early dinner, ichange in meds.Also wants wedge 20 degree angle .
Main question to group: he suggested a wedge how to I don’t know how to find a wedge really works to help with the nighttime acid reflux. my temporary wedge using something for my husband‘s back surgery doesn’t seem to be working though I think I’m doing it correctly. Saw an ad for med Klein reflux reflux relief relief system. Expensive but looks like it might be more comfortable any news about that or any suggestions about what type to buy?

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In reply to @pza "@mauimayes2021 I had been using just a wedge which was not helping my nighttime bringing up..." + (show)
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I had been using just a wedge which was not helping my nighttime bringing up acid mucus. After reading your suggestion on a full mattress topper wedge, I bought a 7” wedge full mattress topper from Amazon. I no longer have been experiencing the nighttime mucus.
Another question; has anyone any info on relationship between acid reflux and Menaires? Mine hasn’t bothered me for years, but now have ringing in ears—trying to control with low sodium and low caffeine.

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@pza - glad the full wedge mattress topper is working for you and the nighttime mucus is coming under control.

You mentioned Meniere's disease, and I thought you might like to check out some other discussions on Mayo Clinic Connect on this this topic:

- Ear problems, is this Meniere Disease? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/e-a-r-problems/

- Meniere's disease? Can't get ENT to take us seriously https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/menieres-disease-cant-get-ent-to-take-us-seriously/

- Menieres Syndrome https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/menieres-syndrome/

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