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A Mattress for Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis.

Betty writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am 76 yrs. old and have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis.  

I also have severe scoliosis.

Due to several episodes of blood clots, I have been on permanent Coumadin for 24 years and also have a blood filter implanted in the artery below my heart.

 

In 2006 I bought a Sealy Jacaranda Queen mattress and adjustable queen base/platform with motor.

 

For the last several years I have been suffering from back, hip, knee and shoulder pain.   

At times I suffer from a pinched nerve in my back.

All the doctors want to operate on my back, but with me on Coumadin and at my age, I feel the risks outweigh the benefits.  

 

I have found a chiropractor who is really helping my back and hips with stretching maneuvers.

 

Last week I almost bought a Simmons Beautyrest mattress to go on the base I already own.  

I have since read bad reviews on that mattress and am glad I didn't buy it.  

I have been told that I need a firm mattress because of my back, but need a soft mattress for my shoulders and hips.  I am confused.  

Also, I'm not a millionaire and can't afford a mattress that costs thousands of dollars.

 

To add to all of the above, my son thinks my back problems worsened when I got the adjustable bed.  

Do you have an opinion regarding this, as well?

 

I need your help and advice.

Thank you, Betty

 

Hi Betty,

An adjustable bed base is fine for sitting up to watch TV, but for sleeping, the bed needs to be flat in order to maintain your spine's natural alignment. It should be flat when you're sleeping.

 

The Sealy Jacaranda latex mattress was quite firm and should be ok for your back...but it's too firm for your other issues. 

While made as a one-sided mattress, you can flip that mattress over for more even surface support. 

 

If the mattress has worn, you can flip it over. 

The underside will provide all the firmness that your back requires.

 

Add to that, a Suite Sleep 3" soft Talalay Latex Mattress topper 

Shown here:

https://www.themattressexpert.com/latex_toppers.html#/

 

This soft latex topper will relieve the pain of your Fibro, Osteo and Rheumatoid arthritis.

 

Continue with your chiropractor. They do excellent work.

You might ask him about a product called "Bio-Freeze". 

It's topically applied, providing excellent and almost immediate pain relief.

 

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Excruciating Pain on a Stearns and Foster Estate Collection Plush Mattress.

John writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I really appreciate your reply!!!  

I am getting ready to fight with my retailer for a refund as I am on my second mattress from them.

It's a Stearns and Foster Estate Collection Plush King.

I can't lay in it for more than 10 minutes before my back, knees, neck go into excruciating pain!!!  

That's not what happened in the show room.

In the show room, it was extremely comfortable but I only laid in it a few minutes.  

I financed this mattress. Can you give me some guidance on how I can get a refund?

 

I will definitely order from you, the mattress you and your wife have.

The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress, once I resolve this situation.  

 

https://www.themattressexpert.com/natura_mattresses.html#/

 

Thanks Again, John

 

Hi John,

We had been a Sealy/S&F dealer for many years, prior to them being sold to Tempurpedic in 2013.

S&F had been considered the Cadillac of the Industry, up to then.

They turned into nothing more than expensive junk, literally over night.

 

Getting a refund isn’t likely, without some degree of coercion.

You might try reversing the charge through the finance company.

Your local news agencies often have a consumer advocacy department.

Getting in touch with your state’s department of consumer affairs may help.

If all else fails, a lawyer.

 

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You Should Know 

 

Using an old box spring to support any new mattress will cause premature wear and void the manufacturer’s warranty.

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A waterproof mattress protector will extend the life of a mattress by keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry.

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Bought a New Mattress a Month Ago. Sent it Back.

Diana writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I’m hoping you will be the answer to our search for a new mattress.  

We bought a new mattress after much searching online, a little over a month ago.  

We spent $1200 on it which is way more than we ever have spent on a mattress.  

The first night, I couldn’t make it through the night without going to sleep on another bed in the house.  

After that I got used to it but wouldn’t say I was in love with it.  

My husband too tried to like it, but he is having knee and back issues.  

 

After getting comfortable he would wake up an hour later and have a hard time turning over. 

And it was hurting his back because the mattress sunk in too much for him.  

It was considered a luxury firm.  

We, unfortunately, had to return it. And of course, they have to give it to charity because they can’t resell it.  

That broke my heart but we did find a good organization to donate it to.  

I just don’t want to go through all of that again.

 

My husband is 6’2, 225 pounds and I am 5’6” and 140 pounds.  We are both 62.  

We know we don’t want any memory foam. They are just too hot on any we have slept on.  

He wants a firm mattress and I prefer plush (sure you’ve heard that a million times).  

I am willing to sacrifice to insure he can get a good night's rest and not be in pain.

 

I looked at your website for the different kinds of mattresses and I’m still unsure of what would be best for us.  

The old innerspring mattresses were great.  

Don’t mind a little comfort on top just as long as he doesn’t sink down into it.

 

Thanks for your help, Diana

 

Hi Diana,

The problems with the sinking, not being able to turn over, the back pain...all thanks to the memory foam. 

Had you kept it longer, the list of problems would have gotten longer, as well.

I have a very well made mattress that both of you will enjoy.

The individually pocketed coils are firm, made of double tempered steel.

The upholstery is comfortable enough to cushion the curves of the female body.

Firm contouring support that maintains the natural alignment of the spine...reliving your husband’s back pain...and soft enough at the surface to make you comfy.

The upholstery is a combination of latex and poly foams...NO Memory Foam.

Here is a link to The Wolf Tulah Plush Eurotop Mattress

https://themattressexpert.com/our-brands/wolf-mattresses/wolf-hybrid-mattress/

 

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We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

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Thanks, Pete

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Confused! Back Pain and Numbness on My Mattress.

Denise writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I ran across your website today as I was researching for my next mattress purchase. I am so confused! 

There are so many brands to choose from, so I thought I would just seek your input instead. :)

 

I am 61, 5'6", and around 260 pounds. I have lower back pain, and have knee joint pain. 

I usually have pressure points on my hips and shoulders. 

Sometimes, I get numbness in my arms and fingers, which goes away when I shift positions. 

I am mostly a side-sleeper.

 

I want to purchase a king-size bed, but can you please direct me to the type of bed I need? 

I don't like to sink into a bed, but I did sleep once on a Holiday Inn Simmons Beautyrest "Dream Bed"

That's what the hotel called it - and it was very comfortable. 

The bed in my second bedroom is a Sleep Number.

I don't find it to be the best sleep consistently - sometimes good, sometimes not.

 

What type of bed do I need? Thanking you in advance for any input you can provide!

Denise

 

Hi Denise,

When you consider that all of the name brands, brands you could trust for quality at one time, have been sold...now upholstering their mattresses with memory foam, and that many of the other brands are also upholstering their mattresses with memory foam, this whole business of buying a mattress becomes a lot less confusing.

Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented.

To make a successful purchase, you must avoid any mattress that has memory foam in it. That narrows your choices, considerably.

 

Memory foam is a temperature sensitive material that softens as it warms from your body heat. 

The heavier parts of your body sink, while your arms don’t, causing that numbness in your arms and fingers.

Memory foam sleeps hot, causes back pain to worsen, and off gasses the toxic chemicals from which it’s made...attacking your respiratory system....a health hazard, as well as a poor-quality products.

 

Your sleep number bed is a bag of air, providing inadequate support and, it’s upholstered with memory foam.

 

Simmons Beautyrest mattresses, made for hotels, have no memory foam in them.

These are not available at any retail stores.

You can only get them through a hotel, but they charge a premium price for them.

Still, they don’t wear well under a person your size, as the coils are weak.

 

The mattress I’m recommending uses the same type of coil system as the Simmons Beautyrest, with much stronger coils and a higher coil count.

What’s more, the upholstery is Natural Talalay Latex, which is and has been the highest quality upholstery material for the last 100 years.

 

Here is a link to The Natura of Canada Greenspring Ultra Plush Mattress

https://themattressexpert.com/liberty-ultra-plush/

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This mattress has no memory foam 

White glove delivery is free and there’s no sales tax.

Delivery includes set up in your bedroom and removal of your old mattress.

 

 

 

We recommend using a waterproof mattress protector with every mattress.

Keeping the upholstery materials clean and dry will extend the life of the mattress.

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Thanks, Pete

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Natura Bourdolay Natural Plush Latex to Replace a Sealy Memory Foam Mattress.

Cynthia writes:

 

Hi Pete,

I am a 355 lb woman. 

I replaced my coil mattress, approximately two years ago, with a Sealy memory foam mattress and an adjustable bed frame. 

As memory foam does it conformed to my body creating a mold and a significant indentation in my mattress. 

I now sleep at a slope which is uncomfortable and causes me severe knee pain each night. 

I was diagnosed, recently, with severe knee arthritis in both knees. 

I think the firmness of the foam is playing a role in aggravating the knee pain.
My most significant and ongoing concern is that I barely sleep each night. 

This has been going on for 2+ years, and I am physically exhausted.
I need a mattress that will support my weight and not cause a slope or hole. 

BUT, it must be soft enough not cause knee or hip pain because I sleep on my side. 

If I could use my adjustable bed frame with it that would be a plus. 

I have been looking at all types of reviews on the internet. 

You seemed the most thorough and intelligent. 

I saw a few different recommendations from you and would like to know what you think would be best for me. 

I just want to be able to sleep.
Thank you for your time.
Cynthia

Hi Cynthia,

The name brands, for the most part, have gone bad. What you bought is one of the worst mattresses made.

Memory foam is the worst upholstery material ever invented for use in or as a mattress. 

It's pure junk and absolutely worthless....contrary to all the hype, ads, and sales pitches.

 

There are very few mattresses that will hold your weight for very long. 

The strongest, most durable and most comfortable, is an all latex mattress, made of Natural Talalay Latex.

Latex is and has been the best upholstery material you can buy, anywhere on the planet, for the last 100 years.

An all latex mattress will also work well on your adjustable bed base.

The specific model latex mattress that I recommend for you, is the Natura of Canada Bourdolay Plush.

The link to view that mattress, shown here:

https://themattressexpert.com/xcart5/NaturaLatex-Blossom-Plush-Mattress.html

 

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This mattress comes with White Glove Delivery, which includes set-up and removal of your old mattress.

Delivery is free and there's no sales tax.

 

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Thanks, Pete

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