Weighted Blankets-Yes or no?

[Bloop45]

Hi all!

Just wondering if anyone has used a weighted blanket and found it helpful? I’ve seen they can be helpful, but wondered if anyone has any experience with them? Thank you!

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

I love my weighted blankets. I have 2 - one is a normal blanket that I use over my lower body. My other one is shaped to sit over your shoulders.

They help me at night with my restless legs - still restless but not so severe. Also when I'm getting a lot of nerve pain, the weight seems to ease the intensity of the pain.

[Evie76]

I thought so hard about getting one as they're really expensive. However I found one on ebay for £49 and I'm not a small weight either. I decided to give it a go and i absolutely love it. It's like being hugged but very gently, it really really helps me. I got a double size one x

[Wickedbiker]

I'm a definite yes. I could have a high tog duvet but light weight. I would still need a blanket but I've got an old fashioned heavy blanket which is very soft too. So yes heavy for me plus I need to wear socks in bed too. That helps me sleep and assists with pain. Hope that helps. X

[Suehad]

Hi, at comes my friend baught ma a lovely fleece type blanket that is heated. It is so nice when I get up during night with all over pain...hugs lovely around me and gives me such relief...

[Dinkie]

My son brought me one for my birthday - it’s amazing absolutely love it

[Bloop45]

Thanks for the replies everyone! I didn’t want to splash out on one before seeing if they work! Think I’ll definitely invest in one!

[Mollycooper11]

My sister gave me one for Xmas but it was too hot then to try (I'm im Australia) and because I can't regulate my temp I still find it too hot. But after reading these replies I might give it another go.

[Bloop45 in reply to Mollycooper11]

This is what I’m worried about as I hate getting hot in bed (I’m in the UK so I don’t know how you cope!) but I’ve ordered one so hopefully it’ll be okay!

[Mollycooper11 in reply to Bloop45]

I don't cope lol! I used to love the heat before I got sick, now I have an air con and fans in my room !!!! I hope it works for you!

[KateMaguire]

Yes! I was sceptical but I find it very comfortable and I doze off so much quicker! I think I got mine reduced on Amazon-it was under £30 anyway. Try it, I wouldn't be without mine now.

Love Kate xx

[Bloop45]

It just arrived!! 😁😁 very excited to try it tonight! Even just trying it on the sofa was lovely!

[Jeep95]

My daughter bought me one for Christmas and I love love it . Have fan and air on me . Plus our big dog sleeps with me .it's so confy.I've had both shoulders replaced and at time it's a struggle pulling it up hope this helps.helps with pain but I'm mostly in bed have lower back discs that are crumbling after this virus is over may get to surgery doc.My daughter makes sure I'm alive in an before she goes to work and Haus the grandfur baby stay with me .love Y'all prayers and gentle hugs

[ClassyLady3]

Yes, I have a 12 pound weighted blanket that helps me on rainy, stormy days. It seems to off set the change in barometric pressure. But, on normal weather days, I am unable to tolerate the weight.