I have bought a few beds since this condition. The foam bed I did not like when I tried it. Did you lay on different types in the store? Some things I feel to take into account is height of matress and box spring. I had one that climbing in and out of was hard. Also some pillow tops seems extra lumpy to me. I would go less with the sales person says and more how your body feels which I know can be hard. I lay like a board on my back so some depends on how one sleep what matress is the best. Hope you find one that makes you feel as good as you can with this.

Yes, I too could not get out of bed easily at one time...it is better now, perhaps it is the ivig, I don't know, but, like Billye, I was stuck in the darn bed, even the topper! Now I am able to extricate myself in the morning.

I have no trouble moving in my bed or getting up...guess I am very lucky huh? I love this topper, can't imagine a bed without it now! My mattress is only 4 yrs old, and I was having a terrible time with this body on it until the topper.

There are different types, & manufacturers of toppers?
Who makes them? What are the differences?

Select Comfort
 

I bought a Select Comfort (Numbers) bed probably 15 years ago, way before I was ever diagnosed with PPN and Fibromyalgia. I do like the bed because I can vary the firmness. I like it softer on the bad days and a little more firm on the better days. I did try adding a memory foam topper but it was just too hot for me. I have found that you just have to have the right bed to get a good night's sleep. I feel like I can at least get through the morning if I have had a restful night. :Zzzz: Wishing a "good" day to all. (PS....I bought my bed through their outlet store which saved me alot of $$$.)

The subject of additional heat with foam toppers, continues to crop up in this thread..
I generate a lot of heat.
Usually I sleep semi-nude with A/C on full - & a 18" box fan on the floor,
pointed up towards the end of the bed - in summer
& all covers off. Even in the winter covers are usually off.
If covers are on, my legs & feet are hanging out, & off the edge of the bed for air circulation. Many times I need a menthol cream to cool them down, to get to sleep.
Additional heat doesn't sound so good to me.

Foam toppers
 

Right you are, Bob. The additional heat is not so good so I removed the memory foam topper. It sits in a plastic bag in our basement. Bad part is, they are not cheap. I think I paid about $130 for a king size!!

I've been seeking a good mattress for ever!
 

And with a queen bed platform style [meaning no box-spring], getting just the mattress can be a challenge. You can sink a lot of $$ into a wrong choice. Not to mention IF you have to have the box spring with it? It's like four feet off the floor?
I have tried the foam 'pedic' type mattresses, and the one disconcerting 'thing' I felt when trying it out was: I KEPT SINKING DEEPER! I felt dizzy from the overall sensation and got almost panicky and nauseous after 45 seconds.
Bob is right about the 'foam' heat.
As for the 'number beds'? There are city area hotels [if you are near a big city] that offer these beds in some rooms. My feeling is it'd be cheaper to try it for a nite or two at a hotel than sink the $$ into it for the long term. A thought to consider. Maybe also an excuse for a nite out? Some companys do have 10, 30 or 90 day trials, but don't forget that YOU have to pay the shipping both ways.
Even Consumer Reports Magazine doesn't recommend any one bed over another. It's as subjective as 'medical opinions' and we all know what they are about [or not]! :hug::hug::hug:'s - j

A few months ago, I went for a visit for 3 nites in a motel
that offered the 'sleep number' beds. I got a room with 2 full size number beds.
I tried soft, medium, & firm over the 3 nites.
Woke with backaches for all 3 settings.
Didn't like it at all. My wife didn't care for hers either.
I bought a new bed about 4-5 yrs ago. A Sealy Posturpedic with a pillow-type top. Seems to be the best bet, yet.

Update on my bed situation
 

Just to let you know I went ahead and bought the half and half memory foam mattress, my 14 year old daughter was my insurance policy, she has a comfy bed and is always cold so I figured we could swap if I hated my new bed, BUT SHE IS NOT GETTING NEAR IT, I love it so much I cant wait to get back into it :p It is not too warm and believe me I am always warm, I can turn in it but do feel that I dont turn as much as it is so comfortable - bliss.
Just need to get this pain sorted and life will be wonderful.