Pillows

[Guest guest]

Hi Leena,

Is that the correct spelling " Squoosh " ? I did a search & cant find

it. It sounds like a good pillow to try but cant find it & we dont

have a safeway here.

Thanks

Tim

> >

> I LOVE my microbead pillows. One is called Squoosh and is a fat

round tube

> covered in sleek nylon cover. I got it at the Safeway grocery of

all places

> but I am sure they can be found elsewhere. I am sure I saw it

Linens 'n

> Things too in their ad this summer. It looks like a really fat

roll, like it

> wouldn't fit under the neck but because it has those microbeads,

it's like a

> bean bag and just fits.

> HTH

> Leena

[Guest guest]

>

microbead pillows rock!!!! got mine at bed bath and beyond. 9.99

rob

> >

> I LOVE my microbead pillows. One is called Squoosh and is a fat round

>tube

>covered in sleek nylon cover. I got it at the Safeway grocery of all places

>but I am sure they can be found elsewhere. I am sure I saw it Linens 'n

>Things too in their ad this summer. It looks like a really fat roll, like

>it

>wouldn't fit under the neck but because it has those microbeads, it's like

>a

>bean bag and just fits.

> I also have another of the same type I got at Walgreen's. It's also a

>tube

>type but it's shaped like a tight U with the ends close together. I sleep

>alternately with both of these and I absolutely love them. I carry the

>Squoosh in my car to put between my neck and the stupid head rest that is

>angled the wrong direction leaving a huge open gap and no support for the

>neck (VW New Beetle). These were both just $9.99 so very reasonable to try

>and if they don't work, they can go on the couch as throw pillows as they

>come in many solid colors, nice fabric.

> I also have round and square throw pillows for the sofa filled with

>microbeads that I got at Target. I was hoping they would be as nice but

>they

>are underfilled and you really have to fold and fold these flat pancakes to

>get any real support using them. They are good for on the couch though as a

>bit of additional neck support when sitting all the way back (my couch is

>med/high backed). Work for low back too.

> I also have the memory foam contoured pillow (on the front - small wave

>on

>one edge, larger wave on the other edge; flat on the backside; overall

>quite

>small in size). I use this in bed sometimes too but I'm pretty spoiled with

>the microbeads now. I also found this stiff and not so comfy when first

>using it but it seems better over time. This one tends to end up between my

>knees although it wasn't made for that, it seems to work just fine.

> HTH

> Leena

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>

microbead pillows rock!!!! got mine at bed bath and beyond. 9.99

rob

> >

> I LOVE my microbead pillows. One is called Squoosh and is a fat round

>tube

>covered in sleek nylon cover. I got it at the Safeway grocery of all places

>but I am sure they can be found elsewhere. I am sure I saw it Linens 'n

>Things too in their ad this summer. It looks like a really fat roll, like

>it

>wouldn't fit under the neck but because it has those microbeads, it's like

>a

>bean bag and just fits.

> I also have another of the same type I got at Walgreen's. It's also a

>tube

>type but it's shaped like a tight U with the ends close together. I sleep

>alternately with both of these and I absolutely love them. I carry the

>Squoosh in my car to put between my neck and the stupid head rest that is

>angled the wrong direction leaving a huge open gap and no support for the

>neck (VW New Beetle). These were both just $9.99 so very reasonable to try

>and if they don't work, they can go on the couch as throw pillows as they

>come in many solid colors, nice fabric.

> I also have round and square throw pillows for the sofa filled with

>microbeads that I got at Target. I was hoping they would be as nice but

>they

>are underfilled and you really have to fold and fold these flat pancakes to

>get any real support using them. They are good for on the couch though as a

>bit of additional neck support when sitting all the way back (my couch is

>med/high backed). Work for low back too.

> I also have the memory foam contoured pillow (on the front - small wave

>on

>one edge, larger wave on the other edge; flat on the backside; overall

>quite

>small in size). I use this in bed sometimes too but I'm pretty spoiled with

>the microbeads now. I also found this stiff and not so comfy when first

>using it but it seems better over time. This one tends to end up between my

>knees although it wasn't made for that, it seems to work just fine.

> HTH

> Leena

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>

microbead pillows rock!!!! got mine at bed bath and beyond. 9.99

rob

> >

> I LOVE my microbead pillows. One is called Squoosh and is a fat round

>tube

>covered in sleek nylon cover. I got it at the Safeway grocery of all places

>but I am sure they can be found elsewhere. I am sure I saw it Linens 'n

>Things too in their ad this summer. It looks like a really fat roll, like

>it

>wouldn't fit under the neck but because it has those microbeads, it's like

>a

>bean bag and just fits.

> I also have another of the same type I got at Walgreen's. It's also a

>tube

>type but it's shaped like a tight U with the ends close together. I sleep

>alternately with both of these and I absolutely love them. I carry the

>Squoosh in my car to put between my neck and the stupid head rest that is

>angled the wrong direction leaving a huge open gap and no support for the

>neck (VW New Beetle). These were both just $9.99 so very reasonable to try

>and if they don't work, they can go on the couch as throw pillows as they

>come in many solid colors, nice fabric.

> I also have round and square throw pillows for the sofa filled with

>microbeads that I got at Target. I was hoping they would be as nice but

>they

>are underfilled and you really have to fold and fold these flat pancakes to

>get any real support using them. They are good for on the couch though as a

>bit of additional neck support when sitting all the way back (my couch is

>med/high backed). Work for low back too.

> I also have the memory foam contoured pillow (on the front - small wave

>on

>one edge, larger wave on the other edge; flat on the backside; overall

>quite

>small in size). I use this in bed sometimes too but I'm pretty spoiled with

>the microbeads now. I also found this stiff and not so comfy when first

>using it but it seems better over time. This one tends to end up between my

>knees although it wasn't made for that, it seems to work just fine.

> HTH

> Leena

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When we bought our Rainbow vacuum cleaner we were shown how to put our pillows

(bed & couch) in a plastic bag, suck out all the air with the vacuum cleaner,

tie off the bag, and leave them for 24 hours to kill the mites. They flatten up

just like those expensive bags and pump you can buy to squish the clothing or

bedding down for storage. Would this kill any of the mold or fungus at the same

time or make it worse? in La Selva Beach CA, CFS/FMS since a child, now

53 years young

Re: Pillows Likely Infected With Fungus

I " ve been looking into this too. What annoys me is the outrageous

prices charged for cotton pillows, as cotton is cheap, so they're

basically taking advantage of the market. One site says if you dry

your cotton pillow with 3 tennis balls it won't bunch up. Sounds

suspicious to me. Then I see there are pillows with wool filling and

with silk filling. Also expensive. My wool filled comforter, I just

ruined by washing it, and the wool got bunched up in places so I've

ordered a new one.

I'm almost tempted to just put my pillows in the drier on high for 30

minutes and let them be. THey are so nice and soft (Down) I can't

imagine other materials would be as comfy. ANd I really don't want to

spend $300 to replace all the pillows I have (European style, for

relaxing in bed)

[Guest guest]

,

I find this type of vacuum cleaner to be very helpful for my allergies.

Don't know if it kills the fungus but it probably takes them away and

decreases the population.It sure wouldn't make things worse.My doc told me

to use only synthetic bedding material and wash them at 60 degrees

centigrade monthly.(That was for mite allergy) That procedure also helps me

a lot.

Best wishes

Nil

Re: Re: Pillows

> When we bought our Rainbow vacuum cleaner we were shown how to put our

> pillows (bed & couch) in a plastic bag, suck out all the air with the

> vacuum cleaner, tie off the bag, and leave them for 24 hours to kill the

> mites. They flatten up just like those expensive bags and pump you can buy

> to squish the clothing or bedding down for storage. Would this kill any

> of the mold or fungus at the same time or make it worse? in La

> Selva Beach CA, CFS/FMS since a child, now 53 years young

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Carla Kay - How funny!! And I thought I was the only one!!! So, does this mean you do NOT need them now? I'm hoping not to need this pillow system forever!! LOL!! Ken.singer4jc7494@... wrote: In a message dated 3/9/06 8:56:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, writes: Try not to laugh... what I do is lay out a series of 3 stacks of 3 pillows in a row... when I lay down - I look like I am sitting in a chair (laying down)... does that make sense??OMG - This is

EXACTLY how I had to have my pillows before my last surgery (when I was bedfast) & immediately after it. Problem was, ICU nurses didn't have a clue what I was talking about - even after my mom came in & showed them. Pathetic excuse for an ICU anyway - same one where nurse Joe screamed at me.I just couldn't believe that someone else had to have pillows exactly like me.Blessings,Carla KayPs. 96:1,3, & 4a Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise... scoliosis veterans * flatback sufferers * revision candidates Ken Leonard Branch Manager - Sr. Mortgage Planner - Realtor Direct Line: 562-355-2954 www.LEONARDCAPITAL.com Leonard CapitalRichmond Home Loan 10531 Humbolt St. Los Alamitos, Ca 90720

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Dear Ken,

No I do not need my pillows placed that way now. On occasion, I do use one under my knees, but generally, I can't lie on my back without tons of pain (it wasn't like that for about 1 year postop). Most of the time, I fall asleep on my side with my knees bent in semi-fetal.

Blessings,

Carla Kay

Ps. 96:1,3, & 4a Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise...

[Guest guest]

Hey Jeri, do you notice dirty carpets and floors more now. Ha-Ha. I always tell people I can remember what their carpets look like, but not what is hanging on their walls. Sure get a different view when your so bent over. I'll be glad to be able to see what's in my kitchen cupboards since my husband took over the cooking and shopping 4 years ago. I'll be anxious to hear how you do and will be praying for you everyday.

Pat E.

I have had pillow concerns for many years -- I remember just after my 1980 surgery going home in a plaster cast (Risser?) and needing several pillows under my neck just so shoulders would feel comfortable (sleeping on my left side -- I've always been a side sleeper). It got to be a habit, and just a few months ago, I decided to try sleeping on my right side. At first it was less comfortable, but I persisted. Now sleeping on left side is very uncomfortable.I've also noticed that fewer pillows, as few as one or two, helps my back feel better, not great, but better than the several I was used to just a few months ago. There may be more things shifting in that stupid back.It feels like my symptoms are accelerating since I set the date back in November. Just about one week to go. Not looking forward to it, but it's gotta be better than spending the rest of my life in accerating pain, numbness, and looking at my shoes.JeriI used to> sleep with a down pillow on my forehead just to feel the softness of it at> night. To this day, I sometimes sleep on my back with the pillow over my> forehead instead of under my head. A pillow under my head sometimes lifts> my head and shoulders too high and hurts my back. At that time, I knew of no> other people who were going through the same thing and I felt so alone –> like a freak. > > >

[Guest guest]

>I still have pillow issues! Have tried all kinds--think I've found

the right one and then it makes my neck and shoulders hurt. My latest

is a very old, flat pillow. Perhaps we could get together and invent

the " perfect " scoliosis pillow--LOL! Janet in SC

> Hey Jeri, do you notice dirty carpets and floors more now. Ha-Ha.

I always tell people I can remember what their carpets look like, but

not what is hanging on their walls. Sure get a different view when

your so bent over. I'll be glad to be able to see what's in my

kitchen cupboards since my husband took over the cooking and shopping

4 years ago. I'll be anxious to hear how you do and will be praying

for you everyday.

>

> Pat E.

>

>

>

> I have had pillow concerns for many years -- I remember just

after my

> 1980 surgery going home in a plaster cast (Risser?) and needing

> several pillows under my neck just so shoulders would feel

> comfortable (sleeping on my left side -- I've always been a side

> sleeper). It got to be a habit, and just a few months ago, I

decided

> to try sleeping on my right side. At first it was less

comfortable,

> but I persisted. Now sleeping on left side is very uncomfortable.

>

> I've also noticed that fewer pillows, as few as one or two, helps

my

> back feel better, not great, but better than the several I was

used

> to just a few months ago.

>

> There may be more things shifting in that stupid back.

>

> It feels like my symptoms are accelerating since I set the date

back

> in November. Just about one week to go. Not looking forward to

it,

> but it's gotta be better than spending the rest of my life in

> accerating pain, numbness, and looking at my shoes.

>

> Jeri

>

> I used to

> > sleep with a down pillow on my forehead just to feel the

softness

> of it at

> > night. To this day, I sometimes sleep on my back with the

pillow

> over my

> > forehead instead of under my head. A pillow under my head

> sometimes lifts

> > my head and shoulders too high and hurts my back. At that time,

I

> knew of no

> > other people who were going through the same thing and I felt

so

> alone -

> > like a freak.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

We probably all have different pillow preferences, but since I sleep on my side a lot, I need one that will support my head well but not press too hard on my ear. Last year while shopping for a mattress, I found a pillow I like a lot. It is made of little bits of memory foam in a memory foam envelope, encased in soft fabric. The mattress store pillow was much too expensive so I found an equivalent on eBay. It does need fluffing and punching occasionally, but part of why I love it is that I can make its shape just right for me.

Sharon

[ ] Re: Pillows

>I still have pillow issues! Have tried all kinds--think I've found the right one and then it makes my neck and shoulders hurt. My latest is a very old, flat pillow. Perhaps we could get together and invent the "perfect" scoliosis pillow--LOL! Janet in SC> Hey Jeri, do you notice dirty carpets and floors more now. Ha-Ha. I always tell people I can remember what their carpets look like, but not what is hanging on their walls. Sure get a different view when your so bent over. I'll be glad to be able to see what's in my kitchen cupboards since my husband took over the cooking and shopping 4 years ago. I'll be anxious to hear how you do and will be praying for you everyday.> > Pat E.> > > > I have had pillow concerns for many years -- I remember just after my > 1980 surgery going home in a plaster cast (Risser?) and needing > several pillows under my neck just so shoulders would feel > comfortable (sleeping on my left side -- I've always been a side > sleeper). It got to be a habit, and just a few months ago, I decided > to try sleeping on my right side. At first it was less comfortable, > but I persisted. Now sleeping on left side is very uncomfortable.> > I've also noticed that fewer pillows, as few as one or two, helps my > back feel better, not great, but better than the several I was used > to just a few months ago. > > There may be more things shifting in that stupid back.> > It feels like my symptoms are accelerating since I set the date back > in November. Just about one week to go. Not looking forward to it, > but it's gotta be better than spending the rest of my life in > accerating pain, numbness, and looking at my shoes.> > Jeri> > I used to> > sleep with a down pillow on my forehead just to feel the softness > of it at> > night. To this day, I sometimes sleep on my back with the pillow > over my> > forehead instead of under my head. A pillow under my head > sometimes lifts> > my head and shoulders too high and hurts my back. At that time, I > knew of no> > other people who were going through the same thing and I felt so > alone -> > like a freak. > > > > > >>

[Guest guest]

I have the dang arthritis in my neck and need a new pillow. My pillow was the

best but has gotten old and too flat. I don't remember what kind it was. I have

bought 2 different pillows but they are both too fluffy and really hurt my neck.

Then I wake up in agony all day.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good pillow? I even spent money on the

temperpedic pillow which isn't working for me. Someone said it will be better if

I walk on it and break it in more. Haven't tried that yet but on thing I can say

is it is extremely heavy when trying to move it around with you when your RA is

hurting so bad.

By the way, I am a side and stomach sleeper and have to sleep with my arm under

my pillow. Just a habit for as long as I can remember.

Thanks you guys. I know there are probably many of you with this issue.

[Guest guest]

I like a memory foam contoured pillow. Mine got too flat also so at the

moment I am just using one of those soft ruffs for neck support while I

sleep

Annette

On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 4:27 PM, ktandtm <ktandtm@...> wrote:

> I have the dang arthritis in my neck and need a new pillow. My pillow was

> the best but has gotten old and too flat. I don't remember what kind it was.

> I have bought 2 different pillows but they are both too fluffy and really

> hurt my neck. Then I wake up in agony all day.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions on a good pillow? I even spent money on

> the temperpedic pillow which isn't working for me. Someone said it will be

> better if I walk on it and break it in more. Haven't tried that yet but on

> thing I can say is it is extremely heavy when trying to move it around with

> you when your RA is hurting so bad.

>

> By the way, I am a side and stomach sleeper and have to sleep with my arm

> under my pillow. Just a habit for as long as I can remember.

>

> Thanks you guys. I know there are probably many of you with this issue.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> -

>

[Guest guest]

What works besr for me is 2 huge down pillows that I can punch into any shape I

like.

Raniolo

From: ktandtm <ktandtm@...>

Subject: [ ] Pillows

Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010, 4:27 PM

 

I have the dang arthritis in my neck and need a new pillow. My pillow was the

best but has gotten old and too flat. I don't remember what kind it was. I have

bought 2 different pillows but they are both too fluffy and really hurt my neck.

Then I wake up in agony all day.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good pillow? I even spent money on the

temperpedic pillow which isn't working for me. Someone said it will be better if

I walk on it and break it in more. Haven't tried that yet but on thing I can say

is it is extremely heavy when trying to move it around with you when your RA is

hurting so bad.

By the way, I am a side and stomach sleeper and have to sleep with my arm under

my pillow. Just a habit for as long as I can remember.

Thanks you guys. I know there are probably many of you with this issue.

[Guest guest]

My husband bought us Memory Foam pillows, and neither of us could

stand them. We threw them away.

I like a foam pillow. They are soft but don't lose their shape. I got

mine at Walmart, but they are pretty expensive. They're also hard to

find.

I used to have an ideal pillow. It was made of foam, and had a place

scooped out for your head. I just loved it. Unfortunately, I took it

with me on a trip, and forgot and left it in a hotel in Florida. I

haven't been able to find another one like it anywhere. I wish I could.

Sue

On Feb 6, 2010, at 4:27 PM, ktandtm wrote:

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions on a good pillow? I even spent

> money on the temperpedic pillow which isn't working for me. Someone

> said it will be better if I walk on it and break it in more. Haven't

> tried that yet but on thing I can say is it is extremely heavy when

> trying to move it around with you when your RA is hurting so bad.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I too sleep the way you do(on my side and tummy at the same time with my arm

under the pillow). I use a contoured memory foam pillow, but I have placed my

flattened and worn " comfortable " pillow underneath it. I found that the memory

foam pillow was just too thin alone, and so was my favorite pillow. I place the

two in the same pillow case with the contoured edge of the memory foam pillow

facing out, and I sleep sooooo much better.

Good luck!

Betsy in the VI

>

> I have the dang arthritis in my neck and need a new pillow. My pillow was the

best but has gotten old and too flat. I don't remember what kind it was. I have

bought 2 different pillows but they are both too fluffy and really hurt my neck.

Then I wake up in agony all day.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions on a good pillow? I even spent money on the

temperpedic pillow which isn't working for me. Someone said it will be better if

I walk on it and break it in more. Haven't tried that yet but on thing I can say

is it is extremely heavy when trying to move it around with you when your RA is

hurting so bad.

>

> By the way, I am a side and stomach sleeper and have to sleep with my arm

under my pillow. Just a habit for as long as I can remember.

>

> Thanks you guys. I know there are probably many of you with this issue.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi - Its good you can still sleep on your side with your arm under your

pillow. That was always my favorite way to sleep until this danged RA took over.

Now I have to sleep with my arms down and a pillow between my knees for comfort.

Its not too bad, but every once in a while I will forget and put my arm up and

man, do I pay for it later waking up in pain!!

I have two goose down feather pillows (king-sized)- no " stems " to poke - its

strictly down. When fluffed (not hard to do), they're firm enough to support my

neck and head and easily wrap around my back for additional support and comfort.

I tried to find some more like this for my husband, but the ones I got him have

the " stems " and they're forever falling out. There are several sites online that

sell them. I keep a zippered pillow protector over the pillows as I don't know

how to wash them or if they can even be washed.

Hope this helps. Good luck..... Doreen

I have the dang arthritis in my neck and need a new pillow. My pillow was the

best but has gotten old and too flat. I don't remember what kind it was. I have

bought 2 different pillows but they are both too fluffy and really hurt my neck.

Then I wake up in agony all day.

Does anyone have any suggestions on a good pillow? I even spent money on the

temperpedic pillow which isn't working for me. Someone said it will be better if

I walk on it and break it in more. Haven't tried that yet but on thing I can say

is it is extremely heavy when trying to move it around with you when your RA is

hurting so bad.

By the way, I am a side and stomach sleeper and have to sleep with my arm under

my pillow. Just a habit for as long as I can remember.

Thanks you guys. I know there are probably many of you with this issue.

[Guest guest]

Thanks to everyone! My search will continue for my perfect pillow and I will let

you know when I find something. I am definetly going to look into the down

pillows. Hopefully they won't make me sneeze. Let me tell you when I do find

something that works I am buying several to have in a rat hole so this never

happens again.

>

> I have the dang arthritis in my neck and need a new pillow. My pillow was the

best but has gotten old and too flat. I don't remember what kind it was. I have

bought 2 different pillows but they are both too fluffy and really hurt my neck.

Then I wake up in agony all day.

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions on a good pillow? I even spent money on the

temperpedic pillow which isn't working for me. Someone said it will be better if

I walk on it and break it in more. Haven't tried that yet but on thing I can say

is it is extremely heavy when trying to move it around with you when your RA is

hurting so bad.

>

> By the way, I am a side and stomach sleeper and have to sleep with my arm

under my pillow. Just a habit for as long as I can remember.

>

> Thanks you guys. I know there are probably many of you with this issue.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi :  My daughter has severe allergies and can only use a 100% goose down

pillow.  I think they cost around $100.00, but well worth it.  She also has to

buy special sheets, mattress covers, pillow cases, etc.  The Goose down pillows

are heavenly to sleep on.  She also has severe neck problems as she is a dancer

and ruined her neck doing neck rolls.  You can machine wash and dry 100% Goose

Down feathers.  There is no other type of feather in these, so nothing ever

comes through the case.  You can also have them dry cleaned.

 

I too have a Tempur pillow, but have to use it with another pillow over it for

better comfort.  I sure hope you find the right pillow for yourself.

 

Hugs,

 

Barbara

>

[Guest guest]

, if you're unsure about allergies with a goose down pillow, you can buy a

hypo-allergenic pillow case cover and that should solve that problem. Best of

luck..... Doreen

Thanks to everyone! My search will continue for my perfect pillow and I will

let you know when I find something. I am definetly going to look into the down

pillows. Hopefully they won't make me sneeze. Let me tell you when I do find

something that works I am buying several to have in a rat hole so this never

happens again.