Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

It's unfortunate that many of us begin to experience acid reflux disorders as we age, both my wife and I are currently under doctor's instruction to utilize an elevated sleeping angle at night. For those who may not have tried this, be aware that sleeping with your head and upper abdominal area elevated is highly effective in reducing the occurrence and effects of GERD. This results in a much sounder, uninterrupted sleep. We have both tried elevating pillow wedges, but these wedges interfere with normal turning during the sleep cycle. These wedges also caused additional pressure in the lower lumbar region due to the bend at the hip which they typically produce. The benefits of using a wedge pillow were quickly outweighed by the discomfort they caused. Enter the mattress elevator. The 7 inch Avana mattress elevator provides a highly effective solution by utilizing a gentle slope from the head board to the foot board - and you'll continue sleeping on your own mattress! No more interference with turning at night, and no more discomfort from sleeping in a bent position caused by most pillow wedges. The amount of incline provided by the 7" Avana product is sufficient for our needs to keep reflux in check at night. Installation is very simple, but you'll need some help - particularly if your current mattress is a large size (Queen+) or a high density foam type. My wife and I were easily able to install ours by placing the first wedge (the Queen size wedge is actually two separate wedges) on its edge down by our feet while we lifted one side of the mattress. Using one arm to steady the raised mattress, we grasped the Avana mattress elevator with our other free arm and positioned it under the mattress. Repeat for the other side. Remake the bed and you're done. The 7" slope of the Avana mattress elevator is noticeable, but not unattractive. We were able to use our existing bed cover set, dust ruffle, top comforter, and throw pillows. To be truthful, it took us a few nights to get used to the mattress elevator. We don't even notice it now, and neither of us have had a reflux incident since we started using it. Highly recommended.