Support pillow

[Mrziggs1]

Hi I have fibromyalgia and I am looking in to things to use as a sleep aid. A friend saw the u full body pillow. I was wondering whether anyone has used one and if to did it help with getting a better (comfortable) nights sleep. I would be greatful on your thoughts.

[mcglada0]

Hi . I got one a few weeks ago during a bad flare of pain and fatigue. It made me feel very hot in bed and didn’t really relieve the pain. Perhaps it will relieve your symptoms a bit but it isn’t for me. X

[Mrziggs1 in reply to mcglada0]

Thank you. I get hot easily so may not be good for me

[Ctw63]

Hi. I got one and found it's great for back pain. I love mine. I had the best sleep I've had in ages. I do agree with mcglada0 however that it can be a bit hot.

[Milynda]

I have one and it is a bit unwieldy. It is hard to change positions under the covers and a lot of times it winds up on top of me. It is good if you just want to take a nap

[Lesley_ann]

I find the v shaped pillow the best for me.it props me up and I put my favourite pillow in the middle and then your shoulders slip into the v. I need to be propped up a bit because I have Pulmonary fibrosis, but I have painfull back and shoulders due to R.A.and fibro. Linda x

[Mrziggs1 in reply to Lesley_ann]

Thank you I do use a v pillow whitch seems to help. So may just trick with that for now x

[Annunnaki in reply to Lesley_ann]

Hi. Thats an interesting post btw. Can you or Dinkie tell me wheres the best place to get a V pillow please? Or made? Im in London and can only get it online. Thanks. 💗

[Mrziggs1 in reply to Annunnaki]

Hi I got my v pillow from Amazon and seems to be doing the job of keeping me proped and comfortable x

[Annunnaki in reply to Mrziggs1]

Thaks sweetie. PM me which vendor if you recall please. The last normal pillows I bought lasted about 12 weeks! 😤 💗

[Disturbed47 in reply to Annunnaki]

Hi I know this was posted 3yrs ago but I've only recently joined this site so if my response is too late then please ignore. I have recently bought a v-shaped pillow from fashionworld.co.uk. Think it was £11 & came with 2 plain white pillowcases. I bought 2 pillows (4 cases in total) use 1 in my riser-recliner chair which is actually giving me more support than without it & I can rest my head (if I fall asleep in the chair & don't wake up with sore stiff neck or more back pain. Not tried the other pillow cos want to use it in bed but need to work out best way to use it with my adjustable bed. Some people say lay the pillow flat on the mattress (my bed is always raised at the head), use an extra pillow underneath, or on top, or no other pillows, some have it between their legs for support or a v pillow to support head/neck another v pillow between legs. Just going to have to try whatever's best for me. My only complaint is it's a hassle & a faff trying to get the pillowcase on but I keep trying & stopping for a bit or get my husband to do it for me

[Dinkie]

I use the V pillow as not as big, also use a pillow between legs as it takes the pressure off my hips and knees. Can't say it helps me sleep as I always suffer from insomnia but it does help with comfort. Hope you find what works for you.

[Mdaisy]

Welcome to the FMAUK Community Mrziggs1 !

You've found a great site where members share their experiences of Fibro and other common conditions in the hope it will help others. Many members report it to be a great online support network as we all learn to live with Fibromyalgia 24/7. I sincerely hope you find it helps you too and I look forward to chatting with you around the community

As a newbie I have noticed your post is unlocked, you may wish to lock it so it is kept between this community only. Members often are reluctant to reply to unlocked posts and therefore locking it will generate more replies too. Here's the link which explains how to do this;

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Pillow looks lovely and comfortable for flares !

All the best for 2018

Emma

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

I've got a big 9 foot one ...I love it ...use it to prop myself in a comfy position both for sitting up and sleeping. Xxx

[Mrziggs1]

Thank you all for your advice on this pillow xx

[aud01]

I have never thought about getting one. Mainly due to the fact that I don't like getting. To hot when I'm sleeping or clothes or covers being tight or too close to me . I even sleep with a window open in the winter months and no heating on ..... but if it works for people fair enough . Me personally would hate it . Xx

[Mrziggs1 in reply to aud01]

That is what I think will be the problem for me. I had wondered whether it would benefit me due to I sleep in a position that's comfortable but been advised to sleep in a slightly different position with pillow between my knees well after 3 nights I gave up as the pain was just not worth it. X

[Fibrolife]

I thought I was the only one that can't sleep with heat on, no matter how cold it is.😊

[Mrziggs1 in reply to Fibrolife]

Nope I have my room like an ice box. Hate being too hot