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Scoliosis and severe back pain, Reverie Dream System Latex Mattress & Adjustable Bed Base

Jessica writes:

Hi,

Last year (2012) I underwent scoliosis correction surgery where they fused my whole thoracic spine (10 vertebrae). My scoliosis situation is a little different in the sense that most people with scoliosis only have one curve, as to where I had 3. Cervical/thoracic/lumbar. My lumbar was not corrected or fused but I do have DDD. I have severe pain and inflammation each day and I do not sleep through out the night on my current pillow top mattress which is pretty old and as  I read you say pillow tops do not hold up for very long...I purchased a topper for my bed but feel it rolls us to the middle of the bed.

Now I have the needs listed above but I also have to accommodate my husband who has sleep apnea...would you suggest something like a sleep number where we can each adjust to our own needs? My needs fluctuate depending on the pain and inflammation level. Please help any advice on a mattress before I start the process of buying would be very helpful.

Thank you, Jessica

Hi Jessica,

There is a mattress that is totally customizable...providing firmer support exactly where you need it and softness, also exactly where you need it. It is the only true innovative mattress that has value. The manufacturer is Reverie and only sells their mattresses with their adjustable bed bases...which your husband needs. Since you need both, it's the perfect choice for you.

Given that your back is uniquely screwed up, the ability to target each spot on your back precisely with the exact degree of firmness is of great value to you.

Here is the link to those items. 

 

http://173.254.104.115/mattress-brands/all-natural-latex/reverie-dream-system/

 

 

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Mattress Set for Overweight Individual‏

Angie writes:

I need your help and advice on a mattress. I'm in need of a Queen size mattress set

 for myself I'm overweight at 230 lbs, 5' 9'' and mid 40's. I currently wake up, with 

aches and pains on my whole body, from my neck to my toes(neck, shoulders, back,

 hips, knees and ankles)! My medical issues include "hold on tight": Shoulder blade 

pain, very tight shoulders and neck (probably stress), arthritis pain & problems in my

 knee from prior basketball injuries, and back issues (slip disc issues) and sleep apnea.

 I currently sleep with a pillow between my legs for my and one either behind my back or

 under my stomach. 
I have been to so many mattress stores, and I'm just tired of going in and laying on 

mattresses for 15min. and really can't get comfortable on them. With all my issues, it

 has been suggested to me to get a foam mattress or a fim pillow top. I don't like the foam

 mattresses or soft mattresses I feel as if I'm going to sink and makes my back disc slip.

 I like firm, but the "mattress shops" say not to get a firm. What should I do? If you could 

help suggest the best mattress for me I would greatly appreciate it. 

Thanks in advance. 

Angie

Hi Angie,

A firm mattress is exactly what is required to support the weight of an overweight 

individual, especially one with back problems. The closest you came to good advice

 was the firm pillowtop....close, but no cigar. Pillowtops lose their shape quickly, making

 any pillowtop a poor choice for value and long term comfort.

Best solution for support and comfort is the Stearns & Foster Heidi in luxury firm,

 topped with 2" of soft latex for long lasting comfort.

An adjustable bed base used to elevate the top half of your body will help with the 

sleep apnea...or, you could use the c-pap machine...or, a slight foam wedge between

 the mattress and boxspring is a whole lot cheaper than an adjustable bed base. If it's

 stress, massage for your neck and shoulders. The right pillow is helpful too.

latex topper...2" of Soft Talalay Latex is the most popular, and all you are likely to need.

Staens & Foster Heidi Luxury Frim

Latex Toppers

 

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Stearns & Foster Adele Ultra Firm mattress, latex topper‏

JR writes:

I have read your site thoroughly. My wife has an extreme allergy to petroleum products,

 and therefore, we avoid anything to do with memory foam. I would like your advice 

regarding the best latex topper to use in our situation. I am 57 yrs old, 5'11 and 185 lb,

 with no major health issues. I do use a dental splint for mild sleep apnea.    (Advice on 

pillows would also be welcome.) My wife is also 57, 5' 6' and 170 lbs, and in excellent health.

 She is starting to notice mild stiffness and pain in her hip   joints. We have been shopping 

for a new bed for about 18 months now. During that time, she has been sleeping on a 'firm' air

 mattress and has been very comfortable.      We recently purchased a Stearns & Foster Adele

 Ultra Firm mattress - we like the firmness but also find it to be too 'hard'. 

Please advise.

 

Hi JR,

Thank you for what has to be, one of thee most concisely posed questions in recent memory.

Since you've already read the blog, I won't bore you by repeating any of it.

The 2" soft Talalay latex topper will do nicely.

 

themattressexpert.com/Latex-Mattress-Toppers

 

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Simmons Beautyrest Black mattress, back, neck and hip pain‏

Kyle writes:

Hi, I am wondering what mattresses would be the best 

choice, I am a 31, 6'0, 180 lbs and my wife is 5'7, 135 lbs.

 I was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis with pain in 

my neck, back, and hips. I have bulging disks in my L5 and

 S1. I was also diagnosed with sleep apnea this last year 

and will be using a C-pap machine. I have been reading as

 much as I can on your blog, and went into a furniture store

 to lay on some mattresses. I am still confused as to which 

type to buy. I know I need a firm mattress with a topper 

on it, but there are still so many to choose from. What are 

the main differences in the firm mattresses? Are they all 

basically the same? Also is the firm plush something I should

 be considering? 

Thank you for your time. Kyle

Hi Kyle,
None of your problems get better with age, so I'm particularly sorry to hear that you have all this at such a young age.
Let me start with the problems that a mattress doesn't help. For me, my worst pain is in my neck and it's not my wife. It's the arthritis. I have tried everything. A pillow is helpful in this, but they wear out so quickly, especially if you're a hot head like me and perspire at night. The moisture will beak down most materials. Latex pillows last the longest. My wife, who also has neck pain, loves her latex pillow. I find it too thick to keep my head properly aligned with my spine...which is an important factor in minimizing that pain. Three "Extra Strength Excedrin" works in about 20 minutes. But for some, it causes stomach upset. As recent residents of California, we found something that works fast and provides pain relief that lasts a long time. If you have access to medical marijuana, they make a salve that you rub into the affected area. The pain is almost immediately and there are no side effects. That is to say, it doesn't make you high. It just works and works well.
Sleep Apnea is another issue we have in common. I too, had a cpap machine. It was the most annoying thing, trying to sleep with that mask strapped to my face. Is occurred to me that the only person really suffering from it, was my wife. So, I got her ear plugs and got rid of the machine.
You might try sleeping on a slight incline. That will also help.
Neither of you have a weight concern, so your choices for a mattress are greater.
However, the key to comfort that won't quit on you in a short couple of years, is latex. By adding a 2" soft latex topper to a reasonably firm, well made, basic mattress, you can have all the comfort and support you can want or need...and have it provide them long term.
If going with a Simmons model, plush/firm is definitely the way to go. You can't go wrong with a soft latex topper on any Simmons plush/firm model...a comfort choice that is available at any level in their line.
If money isn't a great concern, you might get the one we have at home...the Beautyrest Black Ansleigh in plush/firm. I find it to be perfectly comfortable just the way it comes. My wife, on the other hand, is more shapely and has a sore hip. With the 2" soft latex topper is feels like a million bucks....just an incredibly comfortable feel without sacrificing the firm underlying support.
Quality is always your best value. 

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/simmons/beautyrest-black/

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Pure Latex Bliss mattress‏

Debra writes:

Hi. My husband and I are buying a new mattress and trying to decide between a Pure Latex Bliss mattress and a good innerspring mattress with a 3 inch latex topper. We are both heavy and have apnea, and I have severe fibromyalgia. Our budget is tight but we want to get the best solution for our problems. Thanks.
Debra 
  
Hi Debra,
The strongest of the innersprings is the Simmons Beautyrest Black, shown here:

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/simmons/beautyrest-black/

If going with all latex, the "All-Natural" is more durable than the "Natural", which is partly synthetic.

http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/all-natural-latex/pure-latexbliss/

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Sleep Apnea, Stearns & Foster Mattress‏, Latex Topper

Larry and Lois write:

We bought a stearns and foster and it doesn't work for my husband.  He has sleep apnea and shoulder pain and numbness. He has been sleeping in a lazyboy in front of the tv. He tried a Dr. prescribed machine for oxygen; didn't like it ; won't do it.  He complains about being sleep deprived and gets sick often. He also likes tobacco and beer but is not fat. It hasn't mattered what hours he worked he has always been difficult about his sleep patterns. It makes me unhappy too as I constantly find I have to tiptoe around and can't do what I need to do when I want to. Currently, sleep here is mostly late to bed, early to rise and nap 3 times a day. More like round the clock napping at least when at home. Complaints abound. I need to sleep far enough away from him as he can be heard snoring from one end of the upstairs to the other. He complains that the way I want to sleep doesn't suit him either. He wants a tv on all night and day and I don't. To get to the point I am considering rolling towels to incline the bed for the snoring and adding a foam topper to make it softer as he thinks that would help his shoulder. Maybe a couple air cleaning houseplants and see if he will go to white noise and constant very dim light. I need a good comfortable small bed to get into another room far enough away and white noise to cover the snoring. What options of low cost can you recommend?

Thank You

Hi Larry and Lois,
I feel ya!...so to speak. I too, have sleep apnea and difficulty falling asleep.
Before I get into creative, inexpensive ways to address your problem, let me tell you about my problem. You may find this part of it helpful.
My mattress is very comfortable and supportive and I sleep with no pain, even though I have plenty of problems with my discs and some arthritis. Still, even with the best mattress on the market, I have a hard time falling asleep. Having the TV on low volume is sometimes helpful, but the commercials are louder and they wake me up. My real problem is that I can't stop thinking about stuff. And the really maddening part is that it's sometimes stuff that is meaningless to me. My neurologist came up with a solution that usually works. Xanax. It's like flipping a switch. 20 minutes later, my mind shuts off and I go to sleep. I have no ill effects from it. It's something to ask your doctor about.
 
As for your immediate, inexpensive, creative solution....my specialty, by the way.
The adjustable bed base I use, helps a lot with the snoring. It only takes a slight elevation to reduce the effects of the apnea.
You can accomplish the same thing by putting something in-between the mattress and boxspring at the head of the bed. For my mother, who had a hernia of some sort that benefited from the same solution, he built a thin wedge made of wood. The towels solution is a workable one, but you would likely need a good number of them to pull that off.
A soft latex topper will take care of his surface comfort issues....and your biggest expense for this project.

http://themattressexpert.com/latex-toppers/

 
Personally, I sleep better without the white noise...no noise and completely dark works best for me. To that end, I often use earplugs. They are soft round disks you can buy at any pharmacy. My wife snores too.
 
Ultimately, for you, as with my parents, retiring to separate rooms was the only workable solution to get a decent night's sleep. 
He slept cold, she slept hot and they both snored.
It's always considered a last resort. I know I would sleep better with the whole bed to myself, but am not yet willing to sacrifice the comfort of my wife's company...so, we work around our differences. She turns on her side, sticks her butt half way across my side of the bed and I take a Xanax. 
Why not get a king size, you may ask. We had a king and it works for that problem, but creates others...like having to call her on her cell phone to talk to her because she seems so far away. Anyway, you do whatever works. Certain foods, eating late, smoking, alcohol and physical ailments all play a part in how well or how poorly we sleep. 
The right mattress is only part of the bigger picture.
 
Here is a link to a reasonably priced mattress for you. It uses an idividually pocketed coil system with firm, contouring support and has a comfortable sleeping surface.
Even though it is inexpensive, it is well made and is delivered free anywhere in the continental US.

Simmons Beautyrest Classic Flatbrook Luxury Firm

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Fibromyalgia, Adjustable Bed with an All Latex Foam Mattress

 

 

Have had tempurpedic for over 15 years. It was good for a short while but it started sagging quickly and is too hot for my husband. 
He is 6'3", has sleep apnea, and had back surgery 20 years ago - has some residual issues and also some joint pain. I am 5'4 145 lbs with fibromyalgia, knees, 
hips, shoulders, etc. hurt. Is adjustable bed our best bet? If so, what brand? What mattress might give us best night's sleep?
Thanks for your help.

 

Hi,

"Fast" puts you at a disadvantage. It causes you to make a hurried decision, which almost always ends up in a costly mistake.

An adjustable bed is a wonderful thing to have...especially for sleep Apnea. It also makes the bedroom a great place to hang out.

Many people looking for a luxury mattress, will find no greater luxury than an adjustable bed.

Here are links the bases and the best mattresses to use with them. Nothing beats a latex mattress for long lasting comfort and support.

http://themattressexpert.com/adjustable-bed/
http://themattressexpert.com/mattress-brands/all-natural-latex/pure-latexbliss/

 

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