GERD Treatment

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Does it matter if the head of the bed is raised 6 inches by just raising the head verses putting blocks under the legs? I have heard that by raising just the head of the bed , it causes an increase in stomach pressure and makes GERD worse. And, the bed should be like a slant board with block under the legs to keep the body straight to decrease reflux.
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Yes, your bed should be like a slant board. Just stuffing pillows under your head will scrunch up your stomach and possibly make things worse.

Also, sleeping on your back or your left side may help. Sleeping on your right side is a bad plan, because of the angle of the stomach.
 
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