What You Need To Know About Acid Reflux Pillows

One of the most annoying symptoms of acid reflux disorders that quickly make you miserable is that you are too uncomfortable to sleep.  Not being able to get enough sleep throws the entire body off kilter and can make you more susceptible to new illnesses.  If you’ve already seen your doctor about your problem, he or she may recommend, among things, acid reflux pillows.  These have helped many sufferers of acid reflux, heartburn, and gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD) to get a decent night’s sleep.

It’s Funny Looking

Acid reflux pillows most often come in a ribbed wedge design, so yes, they can be funny looking.  This peculiar shape keeps your head and neck in place, so hopefully your stomach acid will stay in place, too.  Some acid reflux, GERD and heartburn sufferers have found that by raising their bodies in a comfortable, slight incline, they can get a much more comfortable night’s sleep.  However, you can often fall asleep sitting up, move around in the deep relaxation of sleep and lie flat, thus encouraging the stomach acid to creep back up your throat.  Acid reflux pillows hope to avoid that and keep you in a comfy position all night.  

You can use them alone or with other pillows as well.   Most acid reflux pillows are made of hypoallergenic foam and come with their own pillowcases.  They come in a variety of sizes and accessories.  Some even come with additional wedges to doubly assure that you stay in position.

Where Do I Get One?

Acid reflux pillows are easy to find.  There are many makers and types, so there isn’t just one source that makes them.  You can find them in pharmacies, health stores and even large chain department stores.  And, of course, there are scads of them online.  Although some are sold on online auctions, make sure they are new, so that they are sanitary.  They come in a variety of prices.  

You might want to try a small one to see if you like it, then get a more, or a larger one.  There are even those large enough for the entire body!  You need pillows anyway.  Why not try one that might help your acid reflux, too?  You’ll be multitasking as you sleep.

Do They Work?

Acid reflux pillows are only one weapon in the war against acid reflux.  They don’t cure acid reflux all by themselves.  You still have to take your medicines and follow your doctor’s advice.  For the first few nights you still might not sleep well because your body is just not used to the feel of these pillows yet.  Your body will usually adjust in less than one week.  Sweet dreams.