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Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

WheelWalker

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2. Not to be an alarmist...

Reply to Lisa0825 (Original post)

Sat Dec 30, 2017, 01:18 PM

Dec 2017

Unless you know it's heartburn, you should get it checked out by your healthcare provider. I'm not a doctor but I am a heart attack survivor.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heartburn/in-depth/heartburn-gerd/art-20046483

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Sleeping on a wedge [View all] Lisa0825 Dec 2017 OP

Drink apple cider at first discomfort kimbutgar Dec 2017 #1

Thanks, I will check it out :-) nt Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #6

Not to be an alarmist... WheelWalker Dec 2017 #2

Thanks - I appreciate it. Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #7

i broke down took ouot a loan and got a sleep number with and samnsara Dec 2017 #3

My next bed will definitely have an adjustable frame! Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #8

See a doctor, don't mess around safeinOhio Dec 2017 #4

It just started this week. I will talk to my doctor at my next checkup. Thanks :-) nt Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #9

I sometimes use a wedge for respiratory problems, and as a side sleeper procon Dec 2017 #5

Thanks! I saw those advertised, and was thinking about trying one. nt Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #10

Do you use the straight pillow or curved one? Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #13

I bought one of those curved pillows, just like in the picture, procon Dec 2017 #14

Just elevate the head of your bed. Laffy Kat Dec 2017 #11

I sit up in bed a lot, reading, watching TV, etc, Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #12

Yes, Amazon has several in different heights and materials, also. marybourg Dec 2017 #15

So I went back to Bed Bath & Beyond to look at the body pillows... Lisa0825 Dec 2017 #16

I sleep on a wedge for my reflux, but go to a dr please NightWatcher Mar 2018 #17

Thank you - I have a checkup coming next month. Lisa0825 Mar 2018 #18

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