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Old 06-28-2010, 05:06 PM #1
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Smile what is the best type of bed for PN sufferers?

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I am going to buy a new bed and like most PN sufferers I overheat a lot, especially my legs and feet. I would like to buy a Memory Foam bed as they seem very comfy but I have heard they are very warm - although the salesman said the bed I looked at had a mattress with only 50% foam so should be fine.
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I've also heard that they are warm.

Another thing I found with just a memory foam topper was that I had a heck of a time turning over. I turn many times at night. So I got rid of it. Also, the topper was warm - too warm for me. Just my experience. I know some people like them.
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Yes, they are very hot for some...temperature wise.

Also you cannot get in and out of it easily...unless you wear silk and have silk sheets.

I have a memory foam topper only, and it has been good for me with my pain issues which are also arthritic.
But even with only 2in of foam, it can be a challenge to roll over!

It is also hot to sleep on, so A/C is really needed. In cold winter however, it is nice.
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I agree with MrsD. I had a thick foam topper on my bed and I hate it. You do get hot easily and very difficult to turn over. I tossed and turn a lot and it was bad news for me. It was also difficult getting out of bed. That is just the experience with it.
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:I have a memory foam bed and find it very comfortable, they do take time to get used to but I really like mine.
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I have a 4" thick memory foam on my bed, and I have loved it since the day I got it. I was having so many issues with my hips, not being able to get comfy, and the foam works for me. I haven't noticed it being too hot, but then I have always liked my bed warm. I do not suffer much neuropathy pain though, which I know I am very lucky.
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I've heard that the foam mattresses are supposed to stop the tossing & turning.
You supposedly (according to the literature & the little 'sample' they send you) are so comfy that you stay in one peaceful position all nite, to get a good nite's rest.
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I have a pillowtop mattress with a memory foam topper on top of that. It works as well as anything....and nothing works perfectly. It may be warm...or else it is just me.
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LOL... yeah, they sure will stop tossing and turning! You can't MOVE at all!

When the time comes to get OUT of the bed...you can't just schooch over and slide out. I wish the commercials would show that! You could get a board and slide out on that I suppose. Remember Billye? She broke her pelvis in several places! I think anyone with severe osteoporosis should not consider a full deep Temperpedic bed, and stick to the toppers.

We bought the toppers when I hurt my leg several years ago. I have one on my bed (we have twins up north), and hubby couldn't stand HIS. Too hot for him. But I do use the topper still and it does help my sore left hip area.
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Here is Billye's thread about getting OUT of the Tempurpedic:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/post162817-2.html
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