what is the best type of bed for PN sufferers?
 

Hi Everyone

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.
I would appreciate any feedback on this topic.:confused:
Best Wishes
Arlene

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.

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.

:Zzzz::I have a memory foam bed and find it very comfortable, they do take time to get used to but I really like mine.:Zzzz:

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.

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.

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.

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. :Ponder: :rolleyes: 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.

Here is Billye's thread about getting OUT of the Tempurpedic:

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