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Time to effect
Immediate
Effort level
low
Category
Lifestyle
Typical approach
Habit / practice
How it works
Gravity keeps stomach contents below the lower oesophageal sphincter during sleep. Reduces mucosal acid exposure time during the night.
Use bed risers or a wedge under the mattress — not just extra pillows. Pillows flex the waist and can increase intra-abdominal pressure, worsening reflux.
Multiple studies show significant reduction in nocturnal acid exposure and symptom frequency with head-of-bed elevation. Endorsed in all major GERD guidelines.
Community experiences
Anonymous · 0xa3f2
Tried for 6 weeks
“Noticeably less frequent issues after about a month of consistent use. Worth sticking with.”
Anonymous · 0xb71c
Tried for 4 weeks
“Good results overall. Had to adjust the approach slightly but found what worked for me. Would recommend trying it.”
Anonymous · 0xc8a1
Tried for 2 weeks
“Some improvement but not as dramatic as I hoped. Might need longer to see full benefit. Still continuing.”
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