Suzan writes:
Hello.. I've been struggling with the decision of a new mattress, such a major purchase, and the fear that I will make the wrong choice! The stats:
I'm 66, and suffer from fibromyalgia and arthritis and just had a knee replacement.
I have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, currently I must change position all night due to pain, and have been prescribed a C-Pap for snoring.
I use a foam topper on my current innerspring mattress, which helps with the fibromyalgia as contact with a firm surface can be painful for me, and I often even use pillows to "pad" my arms and legs. However, at 5'2" and 200 lbs I feel I need a reasonably firm mattress, but a soft top. Most of my pain at night is in my joints and muscles.
I've dreamed of a Temper-Pedic type mattress for years because the foam topper is so comfortable for me; but after doing some research I wonder if it's not the right thing for me; mostly because
I live in the Mohave Desert, where summer temps hit 108-110 degrees and we sleep with nothing but a sheet when it's that hot; and I've read that they can sleep "hot".
I think the best night's sleep I've ever had was at the Hyatt Hotel on their "Grand" bed, which is a 13.5" pillow-top, but I'm not sure if that would be a long term result.
Any suggestions as to type, firmness, and brand of a suitable mattress would be greatly appreciated.
At my age, I figure this may be the last one I buy!
Sincerely, Suzan
Hi Suzan,
If you get the Tempurpedic you've been dreaming of, you will definitely be buying more beds before your time is up.
Your dreams of a Tempurpedic are manufactured by their commercials, which purposefully leave out the negative aspects of memory foam...sure to dash all your dreams if you know that it sleeps hot, sinks in where you sleep...making it difficult to change position, off gassing chemicals known to cause respiratory problems, and wear out so fast, you'll wonder how you ever let yourself get suckered into such a bad purchase.
For you size, condition and circumstances, the best choice is a combination sleep system that works every time...and is our most popular seller.
Here are the links to the items I just mentioned.
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