Looking to buy a mattress - suggestions please
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Hi everyone...new here! I hope y'all can help me out. We have got to get a new mattress soon! I can not take my current one anymore! It's to the point that I dread going to bed to another sleepless night. A bit of history first....we had a pillow top Sealy Posturepedic for several years. I loved it! It doesn't seem like it had the super thick pillow top that I see on many mattresses now. It was just right. It had the firmness to give good support but also soft enough to be comfortable and cozy. Well, a few years ago I started having lower back/hip issues. I have a bulging disc that causes hip and sciatic pain that I've been getting nerve blocks every few months...putting off surgery as long as I can. Coincidentally, when these back problems started or became noticeable to me, our Sealy Posturepedic started giving me issues. It was sagging, causing me to feel like I was rolling toward the middle. The side of my body that kept rolling toward the middle also just so happened to be the side that my hip pain was worse on. I blamed it on the mattress causing it because it's as if during my sleep I might have been using that hip all night long while sleeping to try to keep from rolling to the middle. My husband put a piece of plywood between the mattress and box springs to give more support. That helped for a little while, then it no longer worked. He added other various things but none worked. We traded sides so that I wouldn't have to fight rolling to the middle with my bad hip. Eventually, it got to the point of not enough support in general to my lower back, besides the rolling to the middle that we had to get another mattress.We couldn't afford an expensive mattress, so we got one of those memory foam temperpedic knock-offs from Sam's Club. I was not satisfied with it. One thing I didn't like about it was it being much shorter than our previous pillow top thick mattress. I was going to give it the benefit of the doubt though. Well, besides it being way too hot for me, it's like it was too stiff in places...not being cozy and comfortable. It was too firm in places, but still not enough support on my lower back. For instance, while lying on my back, I could easily reach around and put my hand in the gap between my lower back and the mattress. It just didn't work right for my pressure points along with being too stiff. So, we took that back to Sam's and ordered one of the "bed in a box" that comes with a platform to use instead of a box springs. I had read a lot of great reviews on it before choosing it. Well, the first week or so, I was undecided. I didn't just love it, but I didn't hate it. It was much better than the one we had returned. Eventually, I knew we were going to have to get another mattress and I just decided to deal with it until we could get another one and I would be figuring out what kind to get. Then, a few months ago, my mother-in-law gave us a King size mattress and box springs that they had only had a few months. We previously had a Queen size. I forgot why she said they had to get another one. Either her or my father-in-law wasn't satisfied with it but the other was but the store wouldn't take it back after using it, so she gave it to us. Well, needless to say.....now this one is KILLING me! It seems like it gets worse every night! It feels like I'm trying to crawl out of a hole in the morning and my back hurts so bad especially in the morning. So, I'm looking into getting a new mattress yet again, but this time I would like for it to lasts for awhile. I have been looking into getting a Latex mattress, but not sure what to look for or where to look here in Alabama. I'm a bit confused about Latex. What do all those numbers mentioned mean? I really like how it seems that that you can open it up and change up and/or add layers of latex to customize it or if one layer does have issues or wear out, you can just replace that layer? Am I understanding that correctly? So, could someone please explain anything I need to know regarding purchasing a Latex mattress and also suggest what I might go with? I mostly sleep on back, but do also turn to my side. I need it to be firm, especially in the lower back and hip area, but also be sort of cozy and comfortable. Also, what about latex/rubber allergies because my husband is allergic to latex/rubber. I thought that might not be an issue since the latex itself wouldn't be directly touching his skin, but thought I'd ask. I'm open to other suggestions as well...not just latex. So, please someone help me decide on what we should get. Thanks in advance! |
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Re: Looking to buy a mattress - suggestions please
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Chickenlady. Your description of your situation is very detailed. From what I read it seems that your back might hurt with any mattress you choose. Of course, sleeping on a mattress that has failed or one that is completely mismatched for your body type and sleeping position can also cause problems. Your attraction to latex sounds like a good idea. With your situation, you will probably need a different configuration than your husband as well as potentially different firmnesses for different parts of your body. You should go to flobeds website and plug your stats and preferences into their app to get a recommendation for a sleep surface. You will probably find that you and your husband have different requirements. This will be expensive but it might be worth it to you. You can also take that information and with a great deal of research put together a latex bed for a little less than what flobeds charges. You also mentioned that you like the idea of being able to change out layers of the latex. This is the best reason to go with latex. If you find that you are not sleeping right you can just swap out a layer and try something different without spending another thousand dollars. Please keep us posted. Mattdud This message was modified Aug 27, 2015 by mattdud
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Allergic to latex/rubber. Go with the next best in foam bedding the High Resilience 3.0 pound medium firm I.L.D. number 40. If you need it to be firm, especially in the lower back and hip area, but also be sort of cozy and comfortable. This message was modified Aug 31, 2015 by a moderator
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Re: Looking to buy a mattress - suggestions please
| Note that mattress is a one time investment so make sure you zero in on a product that is absolutely comfortable for you rather than running back branded mattress. The best way to check for the right mattress is by laying on them. I know it might sound weird probably funny in many ways I mean imagine laying down in the middle of a retail store but the point stands valid. Lie down for 20 minutes and check how the comfort level is, how your spine is reacting if you feel any discomfort etc. You can ask your friend to check if the spine is in neutral position as you lie. If its curvy or uneven then look for another one. |
Re: Looking to buy a mattress - suggestions please
| When you choice for a new mattress, you should read more reviews from customer. And choice the mattress from rated 4.5 star or more. |
Re: Looking to buy a mattress - suggestions please
| Comfort and support are highly subjective attributes, so it’s best to do your homework. Get to know the different kinds of mattresses that are currently available in the marketplace. |
Re: Looking to buy a mattress - suggestions please
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Hi @chickenlady I think that you should read reviews at fist when you make decision any kind mattress at online. I also advised you that you should buy mattress best rating such as above 4.00 out of 5 star also you can read real customer reviews who already purchased. Thanks |
Re: Looking to buy a mattress - suggestions please
| Remember to look for a mattress that’s best for you. So , take your time to choose the best one. Before buying one you may test it from the showroom itself because If a mattress doesn't feel comfortable from there, you can choose another one.It's good to look online for reviews of different mattress stores in your area and try to visit more than one. Surplus mattresses and warehouse is an example |
Re: Looking to buy a mattress - suggestions please
| It looks like the original post was a while back, but since others might check out the thread, I will add to it. I bought a latex mattress from FloBeds and have been sleeping on it for about six months. It took a few weeks for me to get used to the latex feel, but I was sleeping deeper with more REM sleep, dreams and waking up only from noise from my husband (he snores when he turns on his back.) I had to order the Medium V-Zone after trying out a Medium over Firm over Extra Firm. I was sleeping so soundly that I didn't wake up to change positions through the night and started getting numbness between my shoulders. The V-zone allowed me to put a layer of Soft latex under my upper body and shoulders while leaving the firmer Medium layer under my lower back for support. Now I am waking up well rested. It seemed to take me a long time to get used to the different feel of latex but because I was sleeping better, I stayed with it. Flobeds was exemplary in customer service even though I live in Atlanta and they are based in California. They followed through on calling UPS when a shipment was delayed and UPS called me to make it right. My husband's side is Medium over an Extra Firm over a Super Firm because he is about 100 pounds heavier. He needs more support to get the same feel. We are both sleeping better. I think that the regular mattresses must have a higher profit margin so they are easier to find in retail stores. I did find another latex store in Atlanta to try out latex, but they were double the cost of Flobeds online. Even though the FloBeds mattress is 30% more expensive than king mattresses in retail mid price range, it is worth it to get something we like. Back surgery is a lot more expensive. After six months, the mattress settled slightly on either side of the king with a bit of a rise in the middle, but it was an even settling effect that didn't compromise the support. I expected some settling. I can sit on the side of the bed and put on my shoes, which gives you an idea of the amount of support. I am comfortable with pillow support sitting up in bed to read. It sleeps cool, which in my middle age years, matters. The company was committed to making me a happy customer. I was pleased that they let me return the foundation for a full refund when I decided to use my old box springs past the 100 day trial period. |
Re: Looking to buy a mattress - suggestions please
| I'm in the same boat! So tired of buying mattresses that don't deliver on what they say they will. And then once you've decided its not right, the nightmare of the returns process begins! Very interested in what people have to say in response to your post chickenlady! I'm at my wits end! |