Well those who know me from Braintalk 1 will doubtless be bracing themselves to read my inane and useless utterences.....but here goes.At present I only have the walls to talk to ...both dogs are snoring contentedly in the corner of the kitchen...my son is fast asleep and cosy in his bed,my daughter has fled to her friends house and my husband is on his way to the middle of the North Sea.So having read the thread on PAIN...I was wondering...just WONDERING....WAIT FOR IT....
HAS ANYONE TRIED A WATERBED? NO....really..I`m not kidding.I am in hellish pain at night but recently went to a spa and there were four waterbeds to flop about on...all different in density. Well I had a whale [whoops sorry] of a time flitting and floating about on these beds.I have never in my life felt so comfortable...so supported....so at ease when lying down.
So....I did a search on the web when I got home and they aren`t as much as you think to buy.Neither do you have to reinforce your floors with steel girders and the like,contrary to popular belief.And no...you don`t get seasick either.The softest one sort of undulates really gently and within minutes I was snoring away...sailing the calm ocean to foreign lands.Oh I wish.
These beds are divine...just the job and I reckon that everyone with pd should be given one on diagnosis.

Having said all that..I have yet to get one myself..But not one to be beat I sort of thought about it and reckoned that if I pilfered everybody`s duvet and stacked them up I could sort of make my own soft DRY WATER BED.So I did just that....went on a midnight rampage and stealthily stole my family`s duvets whilst they were sleeping....snuck them back to my room with a wicked glint in my eye...piled them up on my bed...climbed on and POOF!!! sank into a cloud of duck down. Total bliss. Until 3.30 am when the victims yanked my cloud from under me and brought me back to earth with a crash.
Ah well...for a short while I was in LA LA land re-enacting The Princess and the Pea.[well that was MY excuse]

OK....will sign off now.You have heard enough waffle and wish to return to the more cerebral amongst you...lol

Still...has anyone out there got a waterbed...hmmmmmm

Love
Steffi

Well that's a good question Steffi. I haven't slept on one in so long I don't remember - maybe never since having PD. Anyone use one?

Paula

But I did love it while I had it. I have a friend with PD who has one I do believe, and I will ask her about it. She's about due for a phone call from me anyway. Will report back if I have a computer...to report back with... this one is not doing well. Good to hear from you Steffi!!

Ispent one night in a water bed. Miserable night. Didn't move all night long; afraid of making waves.

All the best,

Lloyd

I've got a sleep number bed.... LOVE IT. I bought it from someone who worked at a delivery/setup company-at least thats what he said. Anyway it came in the box-no problems. Just recently we added the adjustable foundation, great for having your head elevated or your legs up in bed. Now I'm looking to add that cute little nurse if I could just talk my wife into the outfit, lol. I think I'm in trouble...
After reading the following post I'd like to add that the obvious feature of this bed is its adjustable firmness, you're not stuck with firm or soft-it is adjustable by the remote to the desired firmness. I am NOT on commission. I really sleep better on the thing. If you can afford it the adjustable foundation feature (about $1800) pays for itself in comfort just ask our 3 dogs, black labs who assure that my side of the bed is always warm!

I had a waterbed until a couple of years ago. There are now different mattress stiffnesses that you can get. We had the ultra firm. I slept great on it and really enjoyed the heater in the winter months.
We gave the waterbed up when I couldn't get out of it. As you sit on the edge of the bed to get out, you create a hole that's hard to get out of with PD.

GregD

GregD said:
We gave the waterbed up when I couldn't get out of it. As you sit on the edge of the bed to get out, you create a hole that's hard to get out of with PD.

Bingo, Greg! It sort of sucks your body into it and I felt like I neded either a rope or ladder to get out! lol Those pillowtop mattresses (especially those that "mold" to your body, do the same thing to me).

Peg

WOW! Thanks for your responses.A mixed bag but all so informative and useful.
Good to hear from you too Rosebud.Lucky friend. One of your phone calls with your wonderful sense of humour is bound to make her day and I hope your computer gets it`s act together. xxx
Lloyd...sorry but your reply made me smile.It suddenly occurred to me that a waterbed is perhaps not a hot idea for someone with PD, especially if your meds are off!!!
The mind boggles....picture it....your partner clambers into bed and two seconds later are catapulted overboard by six foot waves. lolol. I am crying.
Sorry Lloyd...not laughing at you but with you and this pig of a disease. Sorry you had such a wretched night but hoping you have found your dream mattress now.
Jim...forgive me...I am from the uk and not familiar with the wonderful bed you quote in your reply.The dressing up sounds a whole heap of fun though...enough to take your mind off the PD.Personally I`m into wet suit and flippers. NO? Not sexy enough? AW. That`s where I`m going wrong. The breathing tank on the back doesn`t cut it for you fellas hey? Hmph
Or is it the snorkel? ha ha ha
Greg!!!! ARGHHHHHH!!! A waterbed with a heater???!!! Well I guess it`s one way to bring you up to the boil but I don`t fancy ending up looking like a cooked lobster so maybe I`ll avoid the heated mattress. Water and electricity? Now there`s a thing......
As for the hole....my bum would just displace the whole ruddy lot and I`d wind up being jet propelled through the ceiling.
Peg...hi. A vortex no less. Careering downwards into a plug hole isn`t my idea of a fun ride....ok ....you`ve convinced me.
Back to stealing everybody`s duvet covers I guess.

Have a great day.You`ve made me smile.Thanks.
Love
The "OFF her trolley One"

Whoops.
Jim? I forgot to add that I`ve got two dogs. A St Bernard and a Briard...both built like donkeys Jess the St Bernard is a TART!!! Her regular sleeping position is flat on her back,legs lolling about in the air...slack jaw that just smacks of utter contentment and laid back lust.The Briard,Wigsley is hyper. Well NUTS to be more precise.He constantly chases flies,fidgets like hell and is camera shy...he only has to see you take a camera out and he tiptoes incognito [well sidles actually....] out of sight and hides behind the nearest tree. As long as he can`t see YOU he thinks that YOU can`t see HIM...but the trees he picks are saplings....not GREAT OAKS. DOH. Dumb dog.
My two dogs on a waterbed...any bed.....My eyes..they burn at such an image...lol. Need I say more?

Oh my God...I`m on the floor crying with laughter.You`ve all made my day.

aI'm late to this thread, but we had a waterbed for at least 25 years. It was the old fashioned kind without the waffling - just one large bladder. I loved it. Of course you have to have a heater or you don't know what cold is!!

My husband's back isn't too good, so we decided to buy a regular (very good) mattress. It is too high for me, which is very painful now, and it isn't warm, but let me tell you , delivering 4 of my kids on waterbeds is not the most wonderful experience. Those waves will kill you!