A memory foam mattress. If you haven`t already got one,make it a priority today. I slept on one last night and for the first time in years,I slept like a log...but the real proof was going to come in the morning.Normally I have to either inch my way into a sitting position,or roll off the bed sideways and gradually inch myself into an upright position from a crumpled heap on the floor.The pain is usually severe and I generally make it to the bathroom in a walking style...not unlike one of those transformer/robot "thingy`s."
Elegant.....NO WAY. But.....
this morning.....no pain...from lying down to upright in one smooth,fluid movement.No groans of pain punctuating each inch of movement.
Just one [dare I say it] graceful sweep and I was sitting up.... blinking in disbelief but a grin the width of the world,spreading across my face.
So...there you have it;
A brilliant sleep
No pain on waking
Walking easily first thing

And I hardly dare hope...but usually,within 10 minutes or so of waking...dystonia sets in for half an hour.EVERY MORNING WITHOUT FAIL.
I have been awake almost an hour and so far....well I daren`t say it but...will let you know.

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Steffi:

We got a TempurPedic matress about 4 months ago. It would be considered a memory foam type mattress. It is fabulous.........I sleep like a baby with virually no more morning back pain. I wouldn't trade that thing for a ranch in Texas !!!!

Caya

Its unbelievable.I don`t very often invest in luxury stuff for myself but this is the best.Over 2 hours later and no dystonia either.I am waiting for it to hit with a vengeance...but it would be wonderful if I could say goodbye altogether with that inconvenience.
Such a seemingly minor addition...what a MAJOR difference.

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I said I would let you guys know if my dystonia happened or not.It is now 10 30 pm in the uk...and not a sign of dystonia. What`s all this about?
One night on a memory foam mattress and immediately some respite from so much pain and agonising cramping.
WOW....hardly dare believe it will last.
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sounds worth looking into I have degenerative disc disease and have to sleep with a pillow under my legs and still have problems walking for a few hours and if this can also help hubbys mornings I'm definitly checking it out I here you can get just the top to go over your own mattress is that what you have?

Yes you can get toppers...but check out all the makes...you might be surprised.Whoops.Am I allowed to say that on here? Which magazine did an interesting report on memory foam mattresses.Surprising results.Not saying anymore...
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still no dystonia...this alone is blowing my mind.I really don`t see the link....but..not complaining.
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I have had a memory foam mattress for about 4 years (bad Back).One small drawback is that they are inclind to be hot and sweaty so do not use heavy duvet.We sleep under one of those cellular cotton blankets like you find in hospitals so I recommend those.Another drawback that would affect a PWP is that when getting up in the morning you have nothing to push against as your hands just sink in. My husband who is a PWP (diagnosed 2 and a half years) sleeps really deeply until early morning The minor drawbacks are a small price to pay.So glad that you have had such an improvement in your symptoms

Could it be that you had one of those old "saggy" spring matresses. We bought a new bed a year ago and it was much improved sleep because it was newer technology. I have an iron "hoop" that is placed under the mattress, so when I want to move, I just reach out and grab it. These things are great, but make it a little harder geting into bed as they are kind of in the way. When you find something good , that really helps, you tend to stick with it and tell others to try it. Peace, cs

Thanks for your really helpful comments.My last mattress cost a bomb..twice as much as this one and was quite firm.I don`t know why this new one is working but it has certainly enabled me to start the day pain free.Except I sadly have to report..the dystonia came back.Uh uh!!! Too much to expect but pain free with the back is fine.The hoop idea is great for when that time comes.At the moment I am quite "elegant" lol swinging out of bed.A far cry from the bumbling,lurching,whale that was me before the new mattress!!!
I understand what you mean by not being able to use your hands to push up with though.I have to say sleeping on this is quite a strange experience.My husband finds it quite disconcerting...rather isolating.He says he can`t tell when I get out of bed...I would have thought that a good thing. lol

I just sort of lie there...and stay put.It kind of "holds" you....nice.
We all need that once in a while.
Thank you again.