Acid Reflux Wedge Pillows

If you've been diagnosed with acid reflux disease then you've probably had more than your share of sleepless nights. That familiar burning in the throat, the coughing, the general misery of acid reflux all work together to rob you of your rest. This is because standard sleeping positions don't do anything to prevent stomach acids from traveling upward. That's the reason many doctors recommend sleeping with the upper body elevated six to eight inches. Recruiting gravity as an ally in the fight against acid reflux is simple and effective. But don't pile up those pillows just yet. Propping up on a stack of ordinary pillows can do more harm than good. The recommendation is for a gradual incline, not the abrupt bend you get with regular pillows. An acid reflux pillow with the proper elevation is a much better choice.

The dimensions of the pillow should be high on the list of things to consider when you're researching these pillows. If the elevation is too high or the length of the acid reflux pillow is too short, you will probably find it very uncomfortable to sleep on. If you aren't sleeping on it, you aren't going to benefit from it. The recommended elevation is between six and eight inches but not all acid reflux pillow manufacturers follow this recommendation. The maker of the MedSlant acid reflux pillow definitely does, though.

The MedSlant acid reflux pillow was designed by someone who needed a great acid reflux pillow and wasn't able to find one that fit just right. Some were too tall, some were too short, and none were just right. The MedSlant acid reflux pillow was born to fill the need for a more comfortable, more functional, and more versatile pillow.

The elevation of the MedSlant acid reflux pillow is seven inches, comfortably in the middle of the six to eight inch range the medical profession recommends. At twenty-four inches wide, this pillow makes it easy to find a comfortable sleeping position. You're not restricted to sleeping on your back because there's plenty of room to move around (without having to worry about rolling off!). Many people even use the MedSlant pillow in conjunction with a regular bed pillow. The gradual incline of the MedSlant pillow makes this possible.

Another area where the MedSlant acid reflux wedge pillow beats the competition is in length. The pillow is a generous thirty-two inches long; enough length to accommodate almost any torso. That means there will be no uncomfortable bends in odd places; just smooth relaxation from hips to head. The length also allows the MedSlant pillow room for a hinge-fold that makes the pillow easy to fold up neatly for storage or for travel.

The trio of treatments generally recommended for acid reflux sufferers includes medication, changes in diet, and elevated sleeping. The changes in diet and sleeping are simple lifestyle changes that can really help reduce the discomfort associated with acid reflux. Sleeping on an acid reflux pillow does take some getting used to. The comfortable size and shape of the MedSlant pillow makes the adjustment period a breeze.