Do you use an elevation pillow wedge under your mattress?

Great idea! DH sleeps on 3 pillows usually, and I've had to sleep practically sitting up during my eye surgery recoveries this year. We have *those* pillows (not for sleep use), and now I'm wondering if we could put them under our mattress for DH to breathe better. Might try it!

For a long time I was sleeping in a recliner to keep my upper body elevated, which primarily helped both my back and hips but had the added benefit of helping me breathe easier. We just recently purchased an adjustable Sleep Number bed which basically can do the same thing. It takes a bit to get used to sleeping elevated, especially since my body still wants to turn at night, but I know I sleep much better and wake pretty much pain-free sleeping like this.

I have to sleep in a flat bed during those times we travel, and it hurts. Maybe they make a travel wedge, I’d definitely get one of those .

I have a wedge I use for reflux - it goes on top of the mattress rather than under. It was the cheap one from amazon and it works really well - I only chose the 7” high one but it has really helped the reflux, so would probably work for a post nasal drip
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004X7BBC2?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

ETA - I put my regular pillows on top of it, it just tilts my torso up

I slept on a similar one on top of my mattress for years - I need to keep my eyes elevated.  

Then, before my mastectomy, we splurged on a split king adjustable base with 2 twin XL mattresses on it.  It came while I was in the hospital.  We’ve had it for 7.5 months now and I love it more than anyone should love a bed. I can adjust my head and/or feet levels with the press of a button. 

You enablers!! Although I needed to got one anyway, recommended ones are better! Thanks!

Um...what are they...nevermind.

ok, I gotta know...what are they used for in porn?

We bought an adjustable bed a few years ago, hoping it would help with reflux and other issues.
Now that my husband has an esophageal stent, he has to always sleep/lie with his upper body raised.

The tricky part is finding what is comfortable but does the job without causing muscle strain or other aches and pains. Raising the foot of the bed some can help keep you from sliding down on the bed or the wedge.

If you read some of the reviews on Amazon the subject is mentioned.

Yes, I sleep on a wedge set and have for a number of years.  I initially purchased it after my neck surgery.  It was a little strange to sleep sitting up, but the first set I purchased was no where near as comfortable and adjustable as the setup that I use now.

This is what I currently have:

www.amazon.com/Avana-Orthopedic-Support-Comfort-Complete/dp/B00JMN5CK4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543912291&sr=8-4&keywords=Pillow+wedge+set

I have sleep apnea, asthma, and then the constant back and neck pain on top of that.  I was miserable.  The set is so nice since I can alter how high or low I want to lay and whether or not to use the knee pillow.  I do have a different cervical pillow that I bought at Relax the Back that fully supports my neck and helps to keep my neck in a good position.  My pain is greatly reduced when using these pillows.

Oh, and if anyone is considering these, do not get the same set with the bamboo covering.  I had that prior to my current set and the fabric became thin to translucent in no time.  I was washing the covers weekly with my other bedding and they did not hold up at all.  I have decided I will be making pillowcases for the main back and knee pillows that I can keep washed without having to wash the main covers.  

Until I get them made, I have been pinning a spare flat sheet over the back portion and knee support.  It works well, but looks tacky which is why I plan to sew custom sheets for the two sections.  I made several covers for the small round cervical pillow that I use and it is so much easier to slip it off for washing than unzipping the provided cover.  I do still wash the zipped covers, but only like twice a year now which keeps them looking like the day I bought them.

I do not put this under my mattress, it sits right on top of the bed.  I use the leg pillow while reading or watching Netflix and then I remove it from the bed to sleep.

I just ordered a new FitBit and it provides sleep information.  I’ve only had it for a few days, but the quality of my sleep while elevated is so much better than it was prior to the pillow set as provided by my previous monitor.  And I am not having any apnea episodes anymore, which I can only assume is due to the elevation of my head too.

I just wedge pillows under the mattress and just for my husband. I need to sleep perfectly flat.

I googled it.  

Mine has shipped, hopefully to arrive Thursday.