Guest guest Posted August 12, 2001 Report Share Posted August 12, 2001 > Thanks to all who offered their advice. I guess there's no consensus on what's the best. Maybe it's just what you're used to. I'll probably end up with one of the " pillow tops " just because it sounds good. > Thanks again, Jim I bought was is called a " Flotation Bed " a few years ago, and I love it. It's like a waterbed except that the water depth is only about six inches and it has some sort of damping fiber in it that prevents " waves. " It feels like the softest mattress I've ever experienced because it sort of conforms to my body shape, yet provides equally distributed support everywhere. I looked at regular waterbeds but because of their weight they must sit directly on the floor, which puts them only about a foot high off the floor and makes it impossible for me to get up from one because my knees don't bend far enough to put my feet flat on the floor at that low height. You should have seen me trying to get up from the one I lay down on in the showroom - it must have been quite a site! LOL! I had to sort of roll off onto the floor, then I sort of put my hands and feet on the floor and walk back with my hands until my butt is in the air and I'm in sort of the position you would be in if you were trying to touch your toes but leaned too far forward - then I'm able to lean back and push myself into an upright position, but it's certainly not something I'd want to have to do every morning! The advantage of the floatation bed is that it is much lighter weight than a regular water bed, and so can sit on a wooden frame (in my case one with drawers underneath which are handy for storage). That puts the bed at about waist height and makes it easy to get onto and off of. It also has a heater built-in. It's the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on, and my last one was a $1,000 . -- Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 , has slept on several Mattresses. So far she like's the Air Mattress and the Craftmatic beds. Her personal bed is a Air Bed Mattress. I have the Craftmatic Adjustable bed. She sleeps on both. Depending on how she is feeling. Robbin **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 , I have heard that Tempur-pedic can be very comfortable for not putting pressure on the joints but I was also told that they might not offer enough spinal support for growing children. An orthopedist might have a good opinion - if I speak to mine this week I will ask him (he is pediatric and adult). Wish I had better advice. Schulman <dietdoc@...> wrote: Hi. We need a new twin bed for our daughter. She has ankle pain most nights. Any suggestions? We are looking for the best mattress out there...foam or spring? Thanks, mom to Dani, 6, ?pauci and low Igs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2011 Report Share Posted March 9, 2011 Since 1996 I have been prone to wounds that take months to heal. Then I am wound free for a few months, and bang, another one. Right now I have a wound on my lower back that went to the bone. A second wound is even deeper but smaller. I am on a mattress that has air flow that cools and is sort of like a water bed. I absolutely hate it for multiple painful reasons. Does anyone have a mattress that is comfortable and does not cause wounds? The Tempurpedic is too soft. My aide mentioned the type that has the adjustable numbers. Anyone familiar with that mattress? I am going crazy in this bed. I had to stop minocycline in 1997, no money. I restarted with the Sigma brand two weeks ago and I hope that it works as well as it did the first time, although that was the Lederle generic. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 , I have a Select Comfort (sleep #) bed and like it. But I have no problem with wounds. It is very easy to make the mattress softer or firmer by either pumping more air or letting some out. But mattress choices are so individual. There are pro and cons for every type of mattress, and non of them are cheap. Good luck, Ute On 3/9/2011 3:18 PM, O' Conchubair wrote: > > Since 1996 I have been prone to wounds that take months to heal. Then > I am wound free for a few months, and bang, another one. > Right now I have a wound on my lower back that went to the bone. A > second wound is even deeper but smaller. > I am on a mattress that has air flow that cools and is sort of like a > water bed. I absolutely hate it for multiple painful reasons. > Does anyone have a mattress that is comfortable and does not cause wounds? > The Tempurpedic is too soft. My aide mentioned the type that has the > adjustable numbers. Anyone familiar with that mattress? I am going > crazy in this bed. > I had to stop minocycline in 1997, no money. I restarted with the > Sigma brand two weeks ago and I hope that it works as well as it did > the first time, although that was the Lederle generic. > TIA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 , Do you receive Dr. Mercola’s newsletter or Facebook postings? He had something on wool bedding today that may be of interest. Here’s the link in case you are interested: http://products.mercola.com/wool-bedding/ El _____ From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf Of Uté Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 3:53 PM rheumatic Subject: Re: rheumatic mattress advice , I have a Select Comfort (sleep #) bed and like it. But I have no problem with wounds. It is very easy to make the mattress softer or firmer by either pumping more air or letting some out. But mattress choices are so individual. There are pro and cons for every type of mattress, and non of them are cheap. Good luck, Ute On 3/9/2011 3:18 PM, O' Conchubair wrote: > > Since 1996 I have been prone to wounds that take months to heal. Then > I am wound free for a few months, and bang, another one. > Right now I have a wound on my lower back that went to the bone. A > second wound is even deeper but smaller. > I am on a mattress that has air flow that cools and is sort of like a > water bed. I absolutely hate it for multiple painful reasons. > Does anyone have a mattress that is comfortable and does not cause wounds? > The Tempurpedic is too soft. My aide mentioned the type that has the > adjustable numbers. Anyone familiar with that mattress? I am going > crazy in this bed. > I had to stop minocycline in 1997, no money. I restarted with the > Sigma brand two weeks ago and I hope that it works as well as it did > the first time, although that was the Lederle generic. > TIA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 So this is why I always brought up to believe that 'wool' is best for babies, young children & animals .. Thanks for posting this, it all makes sense now.  ________________________________ From: ehgooding <ehgooding@...> rheumatic Sent: Fri, 11 March, 2011 12:06:10 PM Subject: RE: rheumatic mattress advice  , Do you receive Dr. Mercola’s newsletter or Facebook postings? He had something on wool bedding today that may be of interest. Here’s the link in case you are interested: http://products.mercola.com/wool-bedding/ El _____ From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf Of Uté Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 3:53 PM rheumatic Subject: Re: rheumatic mattress advice , I have a Select Comfort (sleep #) bed and like it. But I have no problem with wounds. It is very easy to make the mattress softer or firmer by either pumping more air or letting some out. But mattress choices are so individual. There are pro and cons for every type of mattress, and non of them are cheap. Good luck, Ute On 3/9/2011 3:18 PM, O' Conchubair wrote: > > Since 1996 I have been prone to wounds that take months to heal. Then > I am wound free for a few months, and bang, another one. > Right now I have a wound on my lower back that went to the bone. A > second wound is even deeper but smaller. > I am on a mattress that has air flow that cools and is sort of like a > water bed. I absolutely hate it for multiple painful reasons. > Does anyone have a mattress that is comfortable and does not cause wounds? > The Tempurpedic is too soft. My aide mentioned the type that has the > adjustable numbers. Anyone familiar with that mattress? I am going > crazy in this bed. > I had to stop minocycline in 1997, no money. I restarted with the > Sigma brand two weeks ago and I hope that it works as well as it did > the first time, although that was the Lederle generic. > TIA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2011 Report Share Posted March 10, 2011 Hi I have trouble with mattresses also. I do not like the ones that can be made softer or harder with air. I don't know if they have a rubber in them, but they are totally uncomfortable for me. You should go and lay down at a mattress store that sells them,. I like the beds that have springs with a nice soft mattress on top. A bed with a wood bottom is also very hard and it does not seem to matter what mattress you put on top.. I also always travel with a foam that you can buy at Target or Walmarts to place on top of the mattresses at hotels. Has a doctor told you what could be causing this? You are careful also making sure that your nightgown is not bunched up while you are sleeping?, the sheets? I hope you get better soon. Lucy Re: rheumatic mattress advice , I have a Select Comfort (sleep #) bed and like it. But I have no problem with wounds. It is very easy to make the mattress softer or firmer by either pumping more air or letting some out. But mattress choices are so individual. There are pro and cons for every type of mattress, and non of them are cheap. Good luck, Ute On 3/9/2011 3:18 PM, O' Conchubair wrote: > > Since 1996 I have been prone to wounds that take months to heal. Then > I am wound free for a few months, and bang, another one. > Right now I have a wound on my lower back that went to the bone. A > second wound is even deeper but smaller. > I am on a mattress that has air flow that cools and is sort of like a > water bed. I absolutely hate it for multiple painful reasons. > Does anyone have a mattress that is comfortable and does not cause wounds? > The Tempurpedic is too soft. My aide mentioned the type that has the > adjustable numbers. Anyone familiar with that mattress? I am going > crazy in this bed. > I had to stop minocycline in 1997, no money. I restarted with the > Sigma brand two weeks ago and I hope that it works as well as it did > the first time, although that was the Lederle generic. > TIA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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