Sleep suggestions

I have rearranged body pillows, necks pillows, firm pillows, Tempur-pedic pillows, etc. in every way imaginable - in attempts to redistribute the painful pressure I experience when lying in bed.  Has anybody discovered a pillow, mattress topper, or even mattress, which has been effective in alleviating their sleeping-related pain?  I am completely frustrated!  I have received some benefit from my Tempur-pedic pillows (just not enough): Does anyone have a Tempur-pedic mattress?  Oppinions?  Suggestions?  Anything!

[karajo]

My rhematologist advised that I get a memory foam mattress topper @ Sam's Club.  She said it is the thickness that is needed and it is dense.  I'm thinking it was over $100 for a king size, but we are so glad we got it.  I think I sleep better.  I can see some improvement on the pressure point thing.  But, I have seen a BIG improvement on my husband.  

I wished I could remember the brand.  It was heavy though.  Not like the ones at Wal-Mart.  It took my daughter and I both to lift it in the buggy.  

Do you hurt severely every single day?

[tjoan910canadian]

I have the same problem with mattresses & pillows ......I even dread going to bed........I fight with the pillows and toss & turn pretty constantly to alleviate the pain in my right hip and leg.....and in my left shoulder.  Lack of a good sleep is not too good for daily alertness...If you could think of the brand I would appreciate it......

[selmaS]

Here is a pillow developed for chiari patients for after surgery......we have similar pain and sleep issues. If it works for us, it may work for u.



www.chiaripillow.com/

"selma"

[slm166]

The pain is not constantly severe - but it's always there & varies from hour to hour.  However, at nights and in the mornings I would classify it fairly close to "severe".

[LexiFaye]

I swear I'm not plugging the company I work for but has anyone ever stayed at a Marriott Hotel? They put all other beds to shame. I dream of this bed. I sleep on a futon because that is all I can afford right now. These beds are wonderful. Never slept better then when I stayed at a Marriott. No pain at a Marriott...

If I won the lotto that would be the only thing I would care about getting is a new bed. Ha...

[Terrie2008]

I have the same problem pain in my right hip and leg.....and in my left shoulder.  

I would like to get a matrees topper but I like everyone else it seams dont want to pay out until several people with the same problem try s it so come on a few people need to go and bye one and let us know lol.

I go to bed lie there for an hour to 2 hours drift of to sleep then wake up couple hours later its driving me nuts.

[VaBreeze]

My best friend has severe rheumatoid arthritis and she was given one of the foam mattress toppers as a b'day gift.  She swears by it and says she sleeps so much better now.  

Thanks for that info. selma :-)

[kiddthekatt]

  After my DHs heart surgery last year I bought a set of the adjustable Tempur-pedic twin beds. We have them side by side, but we each have our own controls. After sleeping on this mattress I can not sleep on a regular pillow top mattress. The Tempur-pedic mattress forms around your body but still firm enough not to cause backaches. All three of our children have replaced their beds for the Tempur-pedic . They are a little costly but so well worth every penny.


gentle hugs
Angel

[Terrie2008]

Hi Kiddthekatt

I have just had a look at the Tempur-pedic ummmmm dont seem to be showing prices must be dear ill look later to see if I can find more sites.

Thanks

[kiddthekatt]

You are more than welcome. I have several site addies saved, I'll find them and post them for you ok?


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Angel

[kiddthekatt]

This is the set that I purchased. Prices go from $1599.00 to $5999.00. But like I said it was the best thing I have ever slept on.


www.healthyback.com/store/sleeping/LP_Adj_set.jpg

[Sonflower]

I had purchased a Nova Form Mattress Topper from Costco made by NASA and it helps a lot,  

I found that the 2" was not enough, the 4" was too much and later found a 3", and it was just right !!

I have one on my bed, in my travel trailer, and one that we take with us when traveling!

I can not sleep without it....    

My friend purchased a Tempur-pedic mattress, they love it.  They said it was costly but worth every penny!

Sonflower

[tjoan910canadian]

Thank you everyone for the advice....I will be checking out something to put on the mattress.....not sure what might be available....we do have a "Costco" here in Ottawa.....thank you again.....

[kiddthekatt]

  You can buy the Thera-pedic mattress toppers also. I'm not certain what price range they are in, but they feel just like our mattresses.