Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)

17. I sleep on a wedge for my reflux, but go to a dr please

Reply to Lisa0825 (Original post)

Sat Mar 10, 2018, 07:58 PM

Mar 2018

I too am a side sleeper and had to put another pillow on top of it. What I get tired of is eventually sliding down each night.

I "just put up with it" for too long and now I'm afraid I have something much worse now. I've taken Nexium for several years now and even had to take more and sometimes two doses daily. Now I'm having gut issues that I'm afraid might not bode well for my future.

Oh, and never Google your symptoms. If google today is accurate, I'm not long for this world. I hope I can update that I was temporarily insane and am feeing better soon but I'm not counting on it.

Peace.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

18 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Sleeping on a wedge [View all] Lisa0825 Dec 2017 OP

Drink apple cider at first discomfort kimbutgar Dec 2017 #1

Thanks, I will check it out :-) nt Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #6

Not to be an alarmist... WheelWalker Dec 2017 #2

Thanks - I appreciate it. Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #7

i broke down took ouot a loan and got a sleep number with and samnsara Dec 2017 #3

My next bed will definitely have an adjustable frame! Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #8

See a doctor, don't mess around safeinOhio Dec 2017 #4

It just started this week. I will talk to my doctor at my next checkup. Thanks :-) nt Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #9

I sometimes use a wedge for respiratory problems, and as a side sleeper procon Dec 2017 #5

Thanks! I saw those advertised, and was thinking about trying one. nt Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #10

Do you use the straight pillow or curved one? Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #13

I bought one of those curved pillows, just like in the picture, procon Dec 2017 #14

Just elevate the head of your bed. Laffy Kat Dec 2017 #11

I sit up in bed a lot, reading, watching TV, etc, Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #12

Yes, Amazon has several in different heights and materials, also. marybourg Dec 2017 #15

So I went back to Bed Bath & Beyond to look at the body pillows... Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #16

I sleep on a wedge for my reflux, but go to a dr please NightWatcher Mar 2018 #17

Thank you - I have a checkup coming next month. Lisa0825 Mar 2018 #18