iluvpink
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Post by iluvpink on Sept 27, 2017 0:27:06 GMT
Any recommendations? I have had problems with my hips for several years. It's gotten worse the last year or two and I think our mattress is a big part of it. I also am a side sleeper (mostly on my right which is far worse) and I guess that doesn't help from what I'm reading. Our mattress is about 11-12 years old now and is an innerspring with a pillowtop.
I'm seeing that memory foam is best for hip pain. Can anyone recommend one, esp if you have hip pain? I'm reading websites and reviews and it seems so personal what works. I'm overwhelmed and mattresses are so dang expensive.
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Post by Patter on Sept 27, 2017 10:19:46 GMT
There are lots of threads on mattresses. You can gain a lot of information from those. Do a quick search. But I will say I am a side sleeper and HATED memory foam. We bought a $4K memory foam mattress, and it was awful for me. My hips killed me, hubby's back hurt, etc. We gave it to our daughter when she moved to her new apartment and bought her a $100 topper. She likes it now. We then tried a Purple mattress (again memory foam), and it didn't work. I have learned I can never, never do memory foam. We now have a Saatva that we got in March or so, and I LOVE it. Have hip pain on a rare occassion but that usually has to do with sitting too long or not rolling out my muscles after exercising. Hope you find what works for you. Mattresses are a tough cookie to figure out!
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Post by tkdmom on Sept 27, 2017 10:30:22 GMT
I agree. I can not do the memory foam with my hip/back pain. I have the lowest end sleep number and I love it. No more pain getting up in the morning unless I don't cool down correctly after a class. De to my GERD we also got the adjustable frame. No more bitter taste in my mouth at night.
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Post by bearmom on Sept 27, 2017 11:34:36 GMT
I agree. I can not do the memory foam with my hip/back pain. I have the lowest end sleep number and I love it. No more pain getting up in the morning unless I don't cool down correctly after a class. De to my GERD we also got the adjustable frame. No more bitter taste in my mouth at night. This. Although my number isn’t quite at the lowest. I think the lowest is 20-25? Mine is 35. I love the adjustable base too. |
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Post by MadamG2U on Sept 27, 2017 14:12:09 GMT
I agree. I can not do the memory foam with my hip/back pain. I have the lowest end sleep number and I love it. No more pain getting up in the morning unless I don't cool down correctly after a class. De to my GERD we also got the adjustable frame. No more bitter taste in my mouth at night. I have the C4 the lowest end but top of that line as well as the adjustable bed. I went from barely being able to get up in the morning to now sitting up, no pain and a little more energy. I've had it for around 6 months now. |
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Post by birukitty on Sept 27, 2017 14:46:42 GMT
My sister has slipped discs in her vertebra and has fibromyalgia as well. She has a lot of pain throughout her body from other diseases and is on disability. Her solution was a 100% wool fluffy sheepskin mattress pad. I'm seeing her today and I can try to find out where she ordered it from if you would like. We live in Maryland and it does get hot here in the summer. I'll ask her if that was an issue.
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Post by birukitty on Sept 27, 2017 16:23:06 GMT
Iluvpink-I heard from my sister. She said she also has a bursa on her hip which I think is a painful fluid filled sac. Anyway, it's not a sheepskin mattress pad that she has, but it is wool and she said it has helped her enormously. The website she got it from is www.cuddleewe.com and when you get there look for mattress topper. You can also look under Faq's, can't sleep and the sleep in luxury headings to get more information on the product. A queen size topper is $413.00. There are a few reviews listed too. |
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Post by #notLauren on Sept 27, 2017 16:27:38 GMT
I have memory foam and it really doesn't help my hip pain at all. If I lay on my left side, which is the way I typically sleep, I am in agony after a short while and the pain lingers even after I turn over.
I decided I just have to learn to sleep on the other side.
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Post by auroraborealis on Sept 27, 2017 16:35:50 GMT
Ahh, definitely a huge challenge to look for mattresses, for so many reasons!
While quite expensive--I would recommend looking at the Kluft Aireloom mattresses--like the luxury firm (their firm is more like a supportive but very plush in other brands). Very plush and cradling to take pressure off hips and other sore spots, but very supportive and extremely well made. Their "regular" is basically a pillowtop--these are very "pillowtop-y" mattresses. So expensive, but excellent with what you describe. I thought they were much better made and more supportive than Beautyrest Black, which I am less impressed with than in years past.
Oh, and I am sort of suspicious of online mattress reviews--I think companies are behind it with kick-backs, etc. Just a feeling but I wouldn't give too much weight to them--pick what you like and use caution in trusting what you read. JMHO.
Good luck!
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Post by idahomom on Sept 27, 2017 18:50:25 GMT
Have you tried a body pillow? May be the cheapest relief. I have bilateral knee replacements, one hip replacement, and my other hip needs to be replaced. Using a body pillow between my legs was recommended by my surgeon and helps tremendously. It keeps my hips aligned and takes weight/pressure off since I'm a side sleeper.
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Post by zella on Sept 27, 2017 18:57:52 GMT
I have hip problems too, quite severe at times. Love my memory foam mattress for most things, but it doesn't help the hip pain at all, and I frequently wake up multiple times a night in pain and have to move.
I'm keeping an eye on this thread.
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iluvpink
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Post by iluvpink on Sept 27, 2017 19:43:40 GMT
Ok, well so the memory foam may be a no go. Argh. Thanks for the tips. Not sure when the new mattress will happen, hopefully not too long but I definitely have time to research.
I may look into a body pillow or topper until then.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2017 21:04:30 GMT
Sleep Number - expensive but worth it.
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Post by idahomom on Sept 27, 2017 21:34:53 GMT
My husband wanted a Sleep Number. I said I can sleep on almost anything. $8,500 later and I hate that bed. That in addition to my husband's very loud snoring, I've moved into my own bedroom with a regular mattress.
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Sept 28, 2017 0:07:00 GMT
Sleep Number - expensive but worth it.  |
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