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auntAgonist

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32. acid reflux and/or GERD is horrible. My Dr recommends that you
Tue Nov 25, 2014, 01:20 PM
Nov 2014

raise the head of your bed by about 4 inches. NOT the mattress, the WHOLE bed. A couple of blocks of wood placed under the feet at the head of the bed that way your body is slanted and not creased.

If you 'crease' your body, or fold it or whatever term you want to use, you'll push acid up into your esophagus or throat.

Elevating the head of the bed prevents this.

good luck. IT WORKS.


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There are many different factors that effect acid reflux liberal N proud Dec 2012 #1
i like gaviscon mopinko Dec 2012 #2
Take generic prilosec and forget it. Hoyt Dec 2012 #3
This message was self-deleted by its author FLyellowdog Jan 2014 #24
I've lost about 20 pounds leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #4
I had that issue. Most every night at bedtime. Shadowflash Dec 2012 #5
That vinagar with the 'mother' libodem Dec 2012 #6
I think smoking pot doesn't help. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #7
Sleep with KC Dec 2012 #8
Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol also make it worse Warpy Dec 2012 #10
Quitting wheat made a difference for me Warpy Dec 2012 #9
I also saw where taking melatonin with the pills helps. leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #11
No, I'm resigned to being on them for the rest of my life Warpy Dec 2012 #12
I have Sjogren's, and was surprised to find out that hedgehog Dec 2012 #13
I broke down and bought prilosec again - and melatonin leftyladyfrommo Dec 2012 #14
DGL otohara Dec 2012 #15
Habits of a GERD Sufferer RS1248 Jan 2013 #16
I don't eat much past 3 o'clock... hunter Jan 2013 #17
I bought something OTC called "Omeprazole" which is LibGranny Jan 2013 #18
generic Prilosec AAO Mar 2014 #25
I've been on Omeprazole for over a decade. safeinOhio Mar 2014 #26
I have been drinking eight ounces a day of Aloe Vera for years. unapatriciated Jan 2013 #19
What kind? nomoreflux Jan 2014 #22
I work at Trader Joes and buy their brand unapatriciated Jan 2014 #23
I have had reflux for 12 years. revolution breeze Feb 2013 #20
I've had this problem nana sew dear Mar 2013 #21
It helps to know the cause ballardgirl Aug 2014 #27
I've used DGL and it does help. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2014 #28
what works for me lululu Sep 2014 #29
I'm taking Nexium right now. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #30
Yes, I have overcome acid reflux PADemD Nov 2014 #31
acid reflux and/or GERD is horrible. My Dr recommends that you auntAgonist Nov 2014 #32
Mine was much, much worse before I had to go gluten and lactose free pnwmom Jul 2015 #33
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