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Top Wedge Pillows

By Sharon Gillson, About.com

Updated: September 1, 2007

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Nearly eight in ten heartburn sufferers experience symptoms at night. If staying up all night isn't the option you are prepared to take for handling your nighttime heartburn, one of these wedge supports may help. When elevating your head while reclining, gravity helps keep stomach contents where they belong--in your stomach.

1. Wedge Incliner

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Therapeutically designed to raise head and torso for comfortable support. . .or elevate legs for better circulation. Washable. 25½Wx7½Dx26"L.; tapers to ½" thick. Polyester/cotton zipper cover.
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2. Jobri Spine Reliever Bed Wedge with Traditional Foam

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This wedge elevates the upper body and can be used to help ease acid reflux while sleeping. Sizes range from 7 inches to 12 inches high. Features include:
  • Can be used either vertically or horizontally
  • Comes with removable washable deluxe terry cloth or cotton cover
  • Made with supportive polyurethane foam
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3. DMI Foam Bed Wedge

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This wedge can be used for should, knee or leg elevation. When used as shoulder elevation, it can help ease nighttime heartburn.

Size: 7 Inch

    DMI Foam Bed Wedge
  • Height: 7"
  • Width: 24"
  • Length: 24"
  • Lift: 16 Degree
Size: 10 Inch
  • Height: 10"
  • Width: 24"
  • Length: 24"
  • Lift: 22 Degrees
Size: 12 Inch
  • Height: 12"
  • Width: 24"
  • Length: 24"
  • Lift: 26 Degrees
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4. Bed Wedge Back Cushion

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This wedge elevates the upper body and can be used to help ease acid reflux while sleeping. Sizes include 7- and 12-inch high cushions.
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