The Prop Up Pillow

jdj,

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I haven't used that specific pillow, but it's often recommended that people lie upright at night to avoid acid reflux.

Read more here:

Acid Reflux Prevention 

Is your wife's reflux worse at night?  If so, here is some additional information:

Night-time GERD, its seriousness and symptoms

Sleepless Stomach -- Relief for Nighttime GERD

Let us know how the pillow works out for your wife.

Joy B.

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AcidRefluxConnection.com manager 

Hi jdj,

Jan Gambino, one of our resident experts here found some information about a particular prop up pillow called the Medslant Wedge/Pillow. Developed by Adele Camens, it is made for adults as well as children. You can read Jan's comments here.

Good luck and stay in touch, let us know how you and your wife are doing!!

Vicki M

Hello!

Elevating the bed is often recommended by a doctor as part of a GERD treatment plan. I have no personal experience with any of the products but there are several to consider:

Wedges:

Propuppillow

Medslant

AR Pillow

TuckerDesigns

Bed Lifts:

Bedzup

Bed lifts (various brands) in most department stores, bedding stores

Good luck! Jan

I don't know about this item but I purchased a 10 inch foam wedge.  I purchased it at a medical supply store.  There is also a 12 inch wedge.  I put that on my side of the bed with my pillow on top.  It is actually quite comfortable.  It took some getting used to but the benefit was worth it.

Babs