Linda Writes:
Hi Pete,
Out of everything I’ve read, you seem to be the most knowledgeable.
So, I’m in desperate need of your help and a good night’s sleep.
There’s no shortage of salespeople who will tell you that this or that works.
Nothing they’ve recommended has worked for very long.
I’m a plus size gal, suffering from severe fibromyalgia.
Soft enough for my fibro causes back pain. Firm enough for my back causes my fibro to flare. I can’t seem to find the right balance.
Please, help me if you can.
Thanks, Linda
Hi Linda,
The key word you used, is “Balance”.
All things in life are better when balanced.
You will never find one product that will provide your body with everything it needs.
You need enough firmness of support to maintain proper spinal alignment to keep your back from hurting.
You then need enough surface comfort to relieve your fibromyalgia pain.
While many products provide softness, not many wear well.
My recommendation to you will come in two, perhaps 3, parts.
First, a mattress that provides firm, but not stiff support.
The contouring support of an individually pocket coil mattress does this better than any other type of mattress.
Second, a soft mattress topper that lasts.
Of these, soft organic latex is the most resilient, providing long term surface comfort.
This third product is specifically for those suffering with severe fibromyalgia.
A synthetic down, aka alternative down topper.
This product provides extraordinary surface softness.
It’s nowhere near as durable as latex, but much longer lasting than real down.
This top layer will likely need yearly replacing.
The latex topper does a couple of things.
It provides a long term, softer base support for the alternative down topper, which by itself won’t be soft enough on a reasonably firm mattress.
It also preserves the integrity of the mattress under a plus size person, so that the mattress won’t need replacing anytime soon.
The soft latex topper doesn’t allow you to sink, but is soft enough to relieve fibro pain for most who suffer with that condition.
The added alternative down topper is for severe cases.
Covering everything with an organic cotton waterproof mattress protector will enhance the longevity of your new sleep system, by keeping your upholstery layers clean and dry. Few things are more damaging to them than perspiration.
Here are links to all of the products I’m recommending to you.
The Mattress: https://shrsl.com/4m5if
The Latex Topper: https://shrsl.com/4m5in
The Alternative Down Topper: https://shrsl.com/4m5iv
The Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector:
If you have an old box spring, that too will need to be replaced.
Here’s a link to the one we carry.
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Thanks, Pete - TME
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