Doctor suggested I look into these. Looks like a full length inclined elevator would be much more beneficial than a wedge pillow.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077...emc_s_m_5_i_atc&th=1


Anyone have experience with such? Recommendations? DIY options?

7” is a lot. I’ve got chronic GERD. In years past I’ve made mattress elevators on the frame that raised the bed about 3”, 4 seemed like too much. Now we have a Tempurpedic on a motorized platform that I raise about 3” at night. I take Previcid and between the two, remain pretty much symptom free. Good luck.

we use them on every bed we own. helps with snoring and reflux.

We have used MediWedge, which is no longer in business, but is full length.

In the RV we used Reflux guard, it does not extend the full length but is just as functional

Takes a little to get used to, but they are great. 7" is a lot, ours are all 4". In the RV we should have used 7" because the platform already had a negative slope (don't even get me started).

The Reflux Guard foam is not dense,but it really doesn't have to be because of the distribution. These are pricier than the amazon option.

I find it hard to sleep in a bed without it now

My wife's pulmonologist insisted the bed be elevated 6" at the head and recommended just using 2 of these under the headboard for our queen bed.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Simpl...FjHwqPu42FOhKw4e-RG4

Yeah 7" sounds like a lot. Keep in mind the other end is 1" so you're talking a 6" differential. There are 5" models too with a 4' differential.

Seems the 7" is most recommended for CPAP, sinus issues, COPD, and silent acid reflux. I check off those first three. Or at least that's what I've found with some quick searches.

Appreciate the comments thus far. Really want to make sure I make a sound decision.

As an aside bed risers won't work for my bed / frame.

So do they come with a harness ,ropes and carbiner's to help you stay in the bed ?

Or
Velcro jammies?

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I’ve never used one, but I like the looks of that simple bed frame. The slope wouldn’t hurt – might be beneficial.

I just stack three 2X4s under the front corners. Quick, easy, and cheaper than some fancy shmancy pillow. That does look pretty slick though.

That reminds me of all those nights sleeping in a tent on uneven ground where I keep sliding off the air mattress multiple times a night.

I’ve never seen or heard about anything like this before. Now that I think about it, some slope might help. I have a Tempurpedic that I’ve had for about 7 or 8 years and I have a folded up blanket under my hips to keep my hips from sinking into the mattress and waking up with pain in my lower back. It was a stiff bed when I got it, but no more. Can’t support my hips anymore, and I’m not a big guy at 175 pounds. Kind of poor for a $3k mattress.

We have split king adjustable beds. Great for basically sitting up in a position to read before going to sleep. Click of a button takes it to flat or to your personalized slope setting.
It is effective helping with indigestion for me.

We have the adjustable power base. A slight incline is very nice, plus a big incline is very nice if you are reading in bed. I will never not have an adjustable power base again if I can help it.

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
I’ve never used one, but I like the looks of that simple bed frame. The slope wouldn’t hurt – might be beneficial.

I’m now thinking that the bed frame isn’t included.

Just followed the Lowes link and this is what i got

“ This product isn't available for sale outside of the United States or in your Country. “

Fuck them! They won’t sell to me, so i’m not even allowed to look at the product???


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Originally posted by wingspar:
That reminds me of all those nights sleeping in a tent on uneven ground where I keep sliding off the air mattress multiple times a night.

Minbari bed.

Seriously, I need to do <something>. I don't have any of the apnea or respiratory issues, but I do have a degenerative lumbar disk that makes it quite painful to sleep on any horizontal mattress, no matter how firm or soft it is. I have a wedge under the head end of my current mattress that elevates it about 4", but it's not enough. I need to use a stack of pillows to get my upper body elevated to 30 degrees or so. It works, mostly, but it's a hack. The mattress tends to slide toward the foot and I have to keep shoving it back up every couple of days. The pillows have a tendency to succumb to gravity and slide apart, resulting in my back screaming at me at 3 AM. Maybe something like this is the answer?