Guest guest Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Okay,hi guys..... here I go again.... I know that I must sound like a paid spokesperson for memory foam. <g> However, I simply can't tell you what a HUGE difference it has made in my quality of life. After trying MANY pillows, I finally ended up with a memory foam contour type. The first NIGHT, the fluid swelling in my neck went down. It has not returned... I was amazed..... I had been using a feather bed to help with joint aches... I was hesitant to fork out the $$$ for a Tempurpedic bed in the " hopes " that it might help..... however I found a Memory foam ( this is what Twmpurpedic is) mattress topped for $60. I decided that I COULD risk this. Again, the FIRST night I felt a HUGE difference... I slept far better and didn't have the joint aches I had experienced before. Also the neck/shoulder spasms were almost non-existent. Amazingly my husband ( who had NOT been sold on the idea) LOVED it.... An OLD back injury felt the best that it has in years!!! If I am away and sleeping on something else, I feel the difference in a couple of days... I agree with Marissa... I love the way soft squishy mattress and pillows feel,,,,, they are really snuggly. <g> However, at least in my case, they are NOT " good things " . They lack the support that we seem to need. It took me a few nights to adjust to memory foam pillow... I would have FAR preferred my old down one ( for the snuggly factor <g>) But the all over benefits, to me, are definitely worth the " lack of snuggly " <g> If you think of the spine etc as a conduit for the CSF, that so often the issue with many of us....it's a " good thing " to keep this as straight as possible, allowing the flow to go as naturally as possible. This is what the memory foam does... Also I have considered buying a Memory Foam mattress instead of just the pad, but have decided against it. Unless, the construction has changed, a Memory foam mattress is simply a piece of memory foam as the top layer of something else...often regular foam. The price is fairly steep. If you use the Memory Foam pad on top of a firm mattress ( under the bottom sheet) it can be flipped periodically. This seems to " renew " the support of it... this couldn't be done with the mattress. I'll step off the soap box now...sorry to sounds like a loony on this topic. I simply can't believe the positive differences it has made in the way that I feel/function on a day to day basis... You might want to give it a try... Please feel free to ask anything that may be of help to you... Take care, Sally R... Decompression '91, Hydro, VP shunt, 2 shunt revisions, Feeling pretty good on NO meds in Bethlehem,Pa Re: Bed Question- NCC > We are getting ready to shop for a new mattress and >> we are considering one of the sleep number beds. I >> was wondering if anyone has used one of these and >> what you thought of it. > > > > i slept on a new one at the McDonnell house when i went to tci and > i > did not like it. i felt like it was noting more than an air mattress in a > bed frame. you could blow it up to the hardness or softness you wanted. > warning though: if you wanted it really soft like i do you end up just > feeling the > board at the bottom of the bed cause there was not enough air in it to > make > it soft. just didn't care for it. still like pillow tops beds but > again > like real soft mattresses. good luck Marisa/florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I have heard that the sleep source number bed is not comfortable and is like a Blow up mattress so not a good choice . I hate to say this too , but the memory foam matteress after time the foam gets hard and breaks off in chunks. You are paying big bucks for either so its not worth it . I just settled for what is comfortable to me . the info about the memory foam is valid from 2 friends that both work at furniture stores . > > Okay,hi guys..... > here I go again.... I know that I must sound like a paid spokesperson for > memory foam. <g> > However, I simply can't tell you what a HUGE difference it has made in my > quality of life. > > After trying MANY pillows, I finally ended up with a memory foam contour > type. The first NIGHT, the fluid swelling in my neck went down. It has not > returned... > I was amazed..... > > I had been using a feather bed to help with joint aches... I was hesitant to > fork out the $$$ for a Tempurpedic bed in the " hopes " that it might > help..... however I found a Memory foam ( this is what Twmpurpedic is) > mattress topped for $60. I decided that I COULD risk this. > Again, the FIRST night I felt a HUGE difference... I slept far better and > didn't have the joint aches I had experienced before. Also the neck/shoulder > spasms were almost non-existent. Amazingly my husband ( who had NOT been > sold on the idea) LOVED it.... An OLD back injury felt the best that it has > in years!!! > If I am away and sleeping on something else, I feel the difference in a > couple of days... > > I agree with Marissa... I love the way soft squishy mattress and pillows > feel,,,,, they are really snuggly. <g> However, at least in my case, they > are NOT " good things " . They lack the support that we seem to need. It took > me a few nights to adjust to memory foam pillow... I would have FAR > preferred my old down one ( for the snuggly factor <g>) But the all over > benefits, to me, are definitely worth the " lack of snuggly " <g> If you think > of the spine etc as a conduit for the CSF, that so often the issue with many > of us....it's a " good thing " to keep this as straight as possible, allowing > the flow to go as naturally as possible. This is what the memory foam > does... > > Also I have considered buying a Memory Foam mattress instead of just the > pad, but have decided against it. Unless, the construction has changed, a > Memory foam mattress is simply a piece of memory foam as the top layer of > something else...often regular foam. The price is fairly steep. If you use > the Memory Foam pad on top of a firm mattress ( under the bottom sheet) it > can be flipped periodically. This seems to " renew " the support of it... this > couldn't be done with the mattress. > > I'll step off the soap box now...sorry to sounds like a loony on this topic. > I simply can't believe the positive differences it has made in the way that > I feel/function on a day to day basis... You might want to give it a try... > Please feel free to ask anything that may be of help to you... > Take care, > Sally R... Decompression '91, Hydro, VP shunt, 2 shunt revisions, Feeling > pretty good on NO meds in Bethlehem,Pa > Re: Bed Question- NCC > > > > We are getting ready to shop for a new mattress and > >> we are considering one of the sleep number beds. I > >> was wondering if anyone has used one of these and > >> what you thought of it. > > > > > > > > i slept on a new one at the McDonnell house when i went to tci and > > i > > did not like it. i felt like it was noting more than an air mattress in a > > bed frame. you could blow it up to the hardness or softness you wanted. > > warning though: if you wanted it really soft like i do you end up just > > feeling the > > board at the bottom of the bed cause there was not enough air in it to > > make > > it soft. just didn't care for it. still like pillow tops beds but > > again > > like real soft mattresses. good luck Marisa/florida > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Hi... I really don't want to get into a " Memory foam war " here. <g. There are MANY types and qualities of the memory foam. I am sure some are pretty awful. Some have a VERY low density and do NOT give the support necessary. Regarding it getting hard and having chunks break off, it MIGHT happen with some, although I have NEVER heard of it. We have had one of our pads for almost ten years and have had NO problems with it, other than a slight darkening. No biggie... http://www.healthyfoundations.com/memoryfoam.html ...Here is some information on the topic...there is a bunch more online... You also no longer have to pay " big bucks " for it. initially Tempurpedic had the licensing rights and could control the market and the cost. When the patent expired the costs have come down considerably. And yes what is comfortable is important...but not if it is making a condition worse. Then perhaps a little less " comfort " would be a good thing. BTW, after using this for awhile both the pillow and the mattress pad are VERY comfortable... Again, there are various densities.... in our case, the REAL Tempurpedic is TOO FIRM as we keep our bedroom pretty cool and this affects the firmness...as it is designed to do. We have chosen a " good quality " medium density product that really seems to work. MANY are available now at a fair price.. Take care, Sally R... Decompression '91, Hydro, VP shunt, 2 shunt revisions, Feeling pretty good on NO meds in Bethlehem,Pa Re: Bed Question > > I have heard that the sleep source number bed is not comfortable and is > like a Blow up mattress so not a good choice . I hate to say this too , > but the memory foam matteress after time the foam gets hard and breaks > off in chunks. You are paying big bucks for either so its not worth it . > I just settled for what is comfortable to me . > > the info about the memory foam is valid from 2 friends that both work at > furniture stores . > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 It's funny I hate the memory foam. I spent $20 on the pillow back before i had my 2nd fusion. I needed something to help hold my head up since i basically need my pillows to be head heighth since my neck does not bend to conform. I tried it for about a week. I hurt more that week than i had hurt in a long time, it brought on even more problems. On the bright side the dog absolutely loves it, he lays his head on it each night. I would recommend starting with a pillow before spending money on a mattress topper, see if you like the feel of it and if it's something you could sleep with. Or go to a furniture store and try laying down on some of the beds, they should have some with memory foam and seeing how it feels on your back. I wake up with back pain every morning, but i think that is due to the TCS that I'm too afraid to have treated. I'm volunteering at the food bank this morning so i need to get going. Re: Bed Question- NCC > We are getting ready to shop for a new mattress and >> we are considering one of the sleep number beds. I >> was wondering if anyone has used one of these and >> what you thought of it. > > > > i slept on a new one at the McDonnell house when i went to tci and > i > did not like it. i felt like it was noting more than an air mattress in a > bed frame. you could blow it up to the hardness or softness you wanted. > warning though: if you wanted it really soft like i do you end up just > feeling the > board at the bottom of the bed cause there was not enough air in it to > make > it soft. just didn't care for it. still like pillow tops beds but > again > like real soft mattresses. good luck Marisa/florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I dont have a lot of time right now, but here is a suggestion. This seems to be about quality too, try going to epinions.com and see wht the opinions of others are who have had it. Re: Bed Question > > I have heard that the sleep source number bed is not comfortable and is > like a Blow up mattress so not a good choice . I hate to say this too , > but the memory foam matteress after time the foam gets hard and breaks > off in chunks. You are paying big bucks for either so its not worth it . > I just settled for what is comfortable to me . > > the info about the memory foam is valid from 2 friends that both work at > furniture stores . > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 IKEA sells a mattress topper that is very soft. It is memory foam wrapped in 100% cotton. I was able to lie on one and check it out in the store. I am allergic to latex and did not react because of the cotton cover which feels fairly thick. It is amazingly soft yet very supportive. The name of the mattress pad is Sultan Tuvebo, it is a little pricey the king sized pad is $299. Take care of you. Big gentle huggles. Di in Feasterville-Trevose, PA ) dimntd on AIM, IRC, ICQ & Yahoo! Messenger Anxiety, Allergies & Sensitivities, Asthma, Bulging & Herniated Cervical Discs, CAPD, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Stenosis, CFS, Chronic Lateral Instability & impinged nerve of the Left Ankle, CM, Depression, Dyslexia, FM, Hypothyroidism, HS, LOCAH, MCS, Monoccular Diplopia, OA, PCOS, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Migraine, SAD, TBI and TMJ Sally R wrote: > Okay,hi guys..... > here I go again.... I know that I must sound like a paid spokesperson for > memory foam. <g> > However, I simply can't tell you what a HUGE difference it has made in my > quality of life. > > After trying MANY pillows, I finally ended up with a memory foam contour > type. The first NIGHT, the fluid swelling in my neck went down. It has not > returned... > I was amazed..... > <SNIP> > Take care, > Sally R... Decompression '91, Hydro, VP shunt, 2 shunt revisions, Feeling > pretty good on NO meds in Bethlehem,Pa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hi, guys... Before we get too much into this debate... TTBOMK true " memory foam " does NOT contain latex. If I am wrong on this, I'm sorry...but I can't find anything/anywhere that says it does. If anyone knows differently, please let me know. It does have some " chemical additives " and could be a problem for some people with sensitivities to these. Some of the Memory foam MATTRESSES hare constructed with a LAYER of Latex... but this is another whole 'nother issue. A Memory foam bed pad, should be " Memory foam " ...no latex. There are a variety of coverings that are being used with pads/mattresses. I have a THIN down filled cover on on my pillow.You just have to be careful not to have TOO THICK a covering or it defeats part of the purpose of the memory foam. The foam is designed to react to the warmth of your body. This IKEA one might be great... I haven't seen it myself, but I love IKEA things! ;-} There are LOTS of good pads on the market and just placing them under a bottom fitted sheet gives a covering to it... and it's free <g> As with so many things, just avoid the REALLY " cheapie " super thin ones... they should be a good 2- 2 1/2 " .. I paid all of $60 for my first queen sized one ! <g> Back to the football games <g> Sally R... Decompression '91, Hydro, VP shunt, 2 shunt revisions, Feeling pretty good on NO meds in Bethlehem,Pa Re: Bed Question > IKEA sells a mattress topper that is very soft. It is memory foam > wrapped in 100% cotton. I was able to lie on one and check it out in > the store. I am allergic to latex and did not react because of the > cotton cover which feels fairly thick. It is amazingly soft yet very > supportive. The name of the mattress pad is Sultan Tuvebo, it is a > little pricey the king sized pad is $299. > > Take care of you. Big gentle huggles. > > Di in Feasterville-Trevose, PA ) dimntd on AIM, IRC, ICQ & Yahoo! > Messenger > Anxiety, Allergies & Sensitivities, Asthma, Bulging & Herniated Cervical > Discs, CAPD, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical > Stenosis, CFS, Chronic Lateral Instability & impinged nerve of the Left > Ankle, CM, Depression, Dyslexia, FM, Hypothyroidism, HS, LOCAH, MCS, > Monoccular Diplopia, OA, PCOS, Post-Concussion Syndrome, Post-Traumatic > Migraine, SAD, TBI and TMJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Hi: I just love my memory foam bed. My dh had a waterbed when I moved in. There is about 150lbs difference in us. One time he rolled over just as I was getting in the bed and I was launched out into the wall. I hated that bed. I woke up stiff an sore every morning. He shopped on the internet and found a place to make us a custome made one to fit the waterbed frame. It took a little to get used to it, but we both love it. If one or the other tosses and turns you don't feel it. As I said, my dh is a very large man and has ruined other furniture. We have had the mattress over 3 years and his side looks just like mine it has never become hard and has a 30 yr guarentee. I have to agree with Sally, you need to find what is right for you. Many of these let you try them for 30 days free. I have let many people try mine to see what they think. Take care, Wendi in Whitehall, PA TCI consult 10/29/07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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