Comfort in bed

[Gypsylee]

Can anybody advise me, I am wondering whether to buy a memory foam mattress. After buying 3 different ones in the last 3 years I constant to buy a memory foam one and it be a waste of money if it doesn't help me sleep. Does anyone recommend these for fibromyalgia or not?

[Hidden]

Bought a very expensive one - lasted two weeks with it ..not for the comfort but for being too hot. I did not get the one with ventilation pockets which my sister has and which appears to be cooler. Even the pillows have migrated to my husbands side as they make me too hot too!

[Gypsylee in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your reply not sure if it's worth it then, that's another problem with us overheating! Lol! Thanks anyway x

[TheAuthor]

I have one and I really love it but that does not mean that you will as we are all different?

I want to genuinely wish you luck with whatever mattress you buy.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Vicster52]

Hi, I have had one for the last 4 years, n even though I love it, I still get the pressure pains. They are very comfy but I think because Fibro is soft tissue complaint, I don't really think anything can alleviate all the pain. If we lay on a fluffy cloud, I do honestly think we would still hurt somewhere. So

[Regnofibro1]

I have one yes I do get a little warm but I keep a fan on so I don't get to hot. I love it though. It does help with my pain. Hopefully you find something that works for you.

[Newquay]

Hiya

We bought one of these memory they are very good, but they do make you very hot. If you buy one make it a good one we paid 500. I have heared these new gel one are as good and not as hot. Hope this helps.

[Peace2014]

We had to a a memory foam for my husband I hate it as I get too hot. However, I have a medi-flow pillow now (less than 2 months) which is memory foam and you fill with water so you can adjust to your preference and have found this the most useful since it was my neck and leg cramps which cause the most problem at night.

[DISC]

Get a Repose pressure relief mattress - if you have an OT/ Physio etc, get them to organise it. Otherwise see your GP. You can lay this on top of the mattress you already have and it is truly a life saver!!!!

[Christmas2015]

Hi, my lovely husband has changed our mattress twice (memory foam) and changed the bed frame. Unfortunately it hasn't made any difference. I still have pain and still don't sleep. Sorry to be negative, it may be different for you though.

[MariLiz]

I have a mattress topper, which is filled with the same filling as a duvet. I find it very good as it seems to cushion the bits that hurt. MariLiz

[MommaH]

I purchased a pocketspring/memory foam combination mattress. Because I had read about issues with overheating I found many come with cool max covering or are vented (like mine). I found a significant reduction in pain and stiffness with this change of mattress. Worth researching well before making such an important purchase

[Hidden]

I have a mattress that is gel topped and then other bits underneath (foam and springs I think). It really is great for me but that might not be the case for you. I also find goose / duck down feather pillows work. They are very supportive.

[Mariedg]

Memory foam with the gel really works for me. Have had for a bout two years and find that i no longer have the aches and pains that I experienced with my previous mattress. They are a bit pricey but definitely worth it. Make sure you try all soft, med and firm if you decide to get one. They gave me two memory foam pillows as well!

[Hidden]

Hi, like you I have bought 4 different mattresses in the last 3 yrs costing an absolute fortune. The last one being a proper TEMPUR priced at £2000 although i managed to get it for £1000 in the sale. Needless to say it now takes pride of place in the spare room.

Too warm, made my restless legs worse and couldn't turn over as you sink into mattress. I wish I'd have known then about fibromyalgia as I could have put the money to better use.

Never mind maybe save you an expensive purchase 😺

[Gypsylee]

Thanks for all your replies I will speak with my GP and see what she says regards to everyone though thank you xxxx

[maggi999]

Hi toby1robbie2, (or can I call you 'Toby' for short lol),

I have a reasonably soft but supportive mattress with a 100 percent Merino wool mattress topper. The wool topper is soft and is naturally ventilated to wick away moisture and allow air to circulate. Over this, I use 100 percent cotton sheets. I also have a Merino wool pillow cover and Merino wool quilt.

I find that they are cosy in the winter and cooling in the summer, though the quilt is too warm for me most of the time but hubby loves it.

I will try and dig out the paperwork if you are interested as my fibrofog brain won't let me remember the name of the company that supplied the bedding and mattress!!

[Lottieonline]

Hi there,

Like others have already mentioned I too had a Tempur mattress costing £1,500. Don't bother, very difficult to turn over and very hot and sweaty indeed.

We have just decided even though I feel I'm young at 52yrs old we went and bought second hand single beds that are electric.

They move head end up and down at your own choice, legs also separately move up and down, also there's a button which vibrates like a massage, which I've read is very good for blood flow regarding fibromyalgia.

I swear it's the best item I've ever bought.

Dunelm sell the extra deep under sheets fitted, and I use a very low tog so I don't get so hot and sweaty, as I share it with my miniature Yorkie girl, she follows me everywhere!

I have a 'bed stick' bought from a disability shop which goes under the mattress and I'm able to hold onto this to help me turn over and get out of bed.

So think about it, go try one out at your local disability shop, then check your local charity shop which sells furniture and aids for the disabled.

I've never looked back.

Happy bed hunting

Gentle hugs

Lottie a

[Gypsylee]

Oh thank you so much for that advise never even gave that a thought! I will certainly look into that it sounds like a good idea for our condition with the tossing and turning we do and also to elevate my legs as they swell up every day, thank you so much! xxx

[secondhandrose2]

I use a single duvet as a mattress topper and it is divine, a soft but thick one, then put an IKEA mattress protector (elastic corners) on top so the duvet won't need washing often. It is the only thing that eased my shoulder and hip pain. Worth a try as the single duvets can be inexpensive or maybe you can borrow one to try? I used it because we no longer had a single bed, and it worked!

Suex

[Gypsylee]

Sounds like a good idea as well, thank you! x