I am considering investing in a new mattress, maybe a water or air type. I
wonder if any one has discovered a corralation between certain types of
mattresses and morning stiffness?
Thanks,
Tammy
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Normally we sleep on a water bed, and we have a mostly motionless Hibernation
Series mattress. I wouldn't trade this for anything, mostly because it's
heated. If I *had* to though, I plopped down on a King Sized Simmons Beauty
Rest mattress a couple months ago and it was great--just about as comfortable
as my water bed.
Thumper
Hello All!
We've tried a regular water bed, a Soma water bed, a
Select Comfort adjustable air mattress, and went back to
the Simmons BeautyRest. Watchout tho for the soft-top,
might be better to get a wool stuffed top than a poly top,
as the poly ones seem to mat down and leave body
impressions. Still, I think they are the greatest made!
Good luck shopping!
Deb in WI.
>Hi, I'm new to this newsgroup. Sorry if I may be repeating an old thread.
>
>I am considering investing in a new mattress, maybe a water or air type. I
>wonder if any one has discovered a corralation between certain types of
>mattresses and morning stiffness?
>
>Thanks,
>Tammy
>jay...@ix.netcom.com
>
>
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When I have funds enough I plan to look into purchasing a Scandanavian
slat type bed. The slats provide firm support but move and give
enough to be comfortable. Dancers reportedly purchase this type of
bed. One name is Lattoflex
My husband and I slept on a waterbed for about 16 years. But, even with it
well filled, it didn't give us the back support that we needed. After my car
accident, the waterbed just seemed to make my spine twist more. As our income
is limited, we purchased a replacement mattress for our waterbed frame. Its a
firm mattress, and so we put egg crate foam on it. My Dr. said change the foam
every 6 mo. to year as it wears out. It seems to provide the support we need
with the cushion I need for my hips.
Good luck,
Linda
Dot, yes the soft sides make it just like a regular mattress so getting in
and out isn't difficult (the old wood frame type was impossible for me to
get out of on a bad day, Kept telling my hubby we'd have to install a
crane!) I didn't notice any increase in electric bill what you need to
remember is the heater only stays running constantly when you first fill the
bed, then just like your furnace it only kicks on when the temp. drops. If
you keep a blanket covering the bed then the temp. doesn't fluctuate much at
all. I had to play around with the temp. before I found what worked for me,
I leave it at 85 during the winter and drop it down to 80 during the summer.
The other trick to picking out a waterbed is knowing what kind of support
you need, they come in everything from extra squishy to extra firm now.
I too will never forget waking up in the morning to a power outage and an
ice cold bed, fortunately that doesn't happen too often...
Crazy Lady
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So which type of waterbed do you prefer; the squishy or firm ones?
It's just something for people living in cold climates to consider before making
the jump to that nice, comfortable heated waterbed. Power outages happen...
But... when we lived off base, having 2 waterbeds heated didn't really add
anything to our electric bill either, if that's a consideration to anyone.
Thumper
crazy lady
baby in arms can't cap, sorry....
I shopped around for a new bed, but I couldn't afford anything that felt good.
So...I made up my own bed. I already owned a good orthopedic mattress and box
spring so I had a good support.
Here's what I did. First, I bought a nice feather bed. Then, I bought two egg
crate toppers. I put the two toppers on top of my mattress and placed the
feather bed on top of them. I use an electic blanket that I turn on high about
30 to 45 minutes before going to bed. By the time I lay down on that feather
bed, it's so warm and soft that I feel like I'm floating on a cloud in the
Carribean. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
If you're on a limited income, try making your own "wonder bed." You might be
surprised at how good it will be.
Good luck...
>Lesley wrote:
>Hi, I'm new to this newsgroup. Sorry if I may be repeating an
> old thread. I am considering investing in a new mattress, > maybe a water
or air type. I wonder if any one has discovered > a corralation between
certain types of mattresses and morning > stiffness?
Carol in Atlanta
We all live in suspense, from day to day, from hour to hour; in other words, we
are the hero of our own story...Mary McCarthy
Oh that just sounds like heaven--wish so hard I wasn't allergic to feathers...
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Traci
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>I have semiwaveless waterbed and wake up in severe pain almost every day.
If
>the choice is between firm waterbed or regular firm mattress, which is
better?
>any recommendations would be appreciated
Appleheadq <apple...@aol.com> wrote in article
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I now believe that I'm an expert on mattresses. I was also told to get a
firm mattress to support my back. After exhausing searches for a
comfortable bed and sending "4" back to the stores because
they were all too firm (and actually hurt to lay on) I found that the
pillowtop ones are the best. They just cradle all the sore spots and it's
like laying on a cloud. I also have myself a deluxe air mattress with an
eggcrate foam mattress pad on it for when my aches and pains are too
uncomfortable to even lay down on. Also you can make the air mattress any
firmness you want. There really is nothing like sleeping on air, but believe
me you do not want a firm mattress. If you think you don't sleep now, just
try and fall asleep on one of those. I think FMS also has the "Princess and
the pea" syndrome. :- )
Hope this helps and good luck!
Cheri (from Wisconsin)
gentle hugs
Cat
> I have semiwaveless waterbed and wake up in severe pain almost every day. If
> the choice is between firm waterbed or regular firm mattress, which is better?
> any recommendations would be appreciated
Is there any chance that perhaps you've filled the mattress too full?
We did that once. I was in agony. Besides the fact that it was too hard
for me, I also shared it with my husband, and when he would get into bed
I felt like I was sleeping on top of hill just about ready to roll off.
I could never get comfortable. Finally, in desperation, we let some of
the water out and it was never a problem again and I didn't wake up with
the agonizing backaches anymore. At least, not from the bed. Hope that
helps.
nanny <dorl...@mail.tds.net> wrote in article
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> I wish I knew for sure, before I invest in an expensive mattress set.
> We've had a waterbed for years, but I still wake up stiff and in pain;
> thought it came with the territory. Then, in a motel, slept on a Simmons
> Beautyrest, king-size, firm, and loved it - gave me the support the
> waterbed didn't, I guess. IF we change over from a waterbed, will
> probably try the Beautyrest or maybe one of those foam (egg-shell) covers
> some of you have mentioned. Sweet dreams, Nanny
>
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