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I would first like to say this looks like an excellent site. I bet if I had the patience to search through all the wonderful information I would find some very helpful hints. But I am sleep deprived and do not have the tolerance to read through all of the different threads. And I apologize for the length....
I currently have a Sleep Number bed, purchased in 2005. It never truly felt comfortable and I should have returned it, but I didn't. In 2007, I fell at work. landing on my side. What was thought to be a deep hip bruise, has turned in to a nightmare. It turned out to be a severe SI (sacroiliac) injury and a worsening of stress fractures at L5-S1 level. I had surgery over a year ago to stabilize the stress fractures. But the Si injury has left me with lots of issues, lots of muscle spasms and compression due to things being out of alignment. I am 5'4", and weigh about 108 pounds. Unfortunately my vertebrae and pelvic bones protrude and don't have much covering other than skin. Gaining weight would help, but stress and pain are interfering with that. I am primarily a back sleeper as my pelvis does not tolerate sidelying that well. If I adjust the air mattress to relieve pressure off the bones of my back and pelvis, than I feel I get that hammock effect. If I make the bed too firm to support my back, then I end up with too much pressure pushing up on my right SI joint.
So, I have decided to make some changes. I have thought about an all natural Latex bed. So I thought I would ask the experts here if there are any companies in the LA area I should deal with or the best online sites where I can get excellent quality and decent prices. I do know I need a soft level top. I did go out to a local store to try some out. Their brands were Englander and Aireloom. They served a purpose to give me an idea of what latex might feel like. Seems like Talalay might be better for me than Dunlop. My only experience with memory foam is a 2 week stay using my Dad's Tempur-Pedic. Felt like I was in a brick. Or, could I consider putting my Sleep Number bed at the firmest level, and consider a latex topper of some sort?
Just thought I would ask for some advice. My past few nights have only been 4 hours. Once I wake up, I am up. I know a new bed is not going to cure the problem, but I am hoping for some improvement. I am looking forward to opinions and I thank you in advance.
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Phoenix, Thank you for all the information. It looks as if the biggest challenge for me will be to find the correct configuration to provide the necessary support, but with pressure relief for the bony points. You have given me many valuable links and suggestions. This forum is great!
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