2roads
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Does anyone have one and really like it especially for their back?
Thinking of getting one for my daughter, but don't know too much about it.
I'm told it's good but would like to hear from consumers.
Thanks
2roads
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randibear
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i looked at them but they wanted 3 grand for a queen size.
no way!!!
i'm going to sam's....
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just don
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have you looked at an air bed?? Get the pressure right and your completely supported in a straight line as it should be regardless of shape and size person.
My chiro said his 300# pro rodeo rider who is all busted up said it was the only thing that kept him OUT of the chiros office.
Worked like that for me too.
Generally expensive, but worth the chips. I think there are different brands than the big name one always advertised.
Even heard you can take a soft side water bed and make an air bed out of it. Good warrantee on the high priced one.
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sixgoofykids
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I love my latex bed. It's also foam, but all organic. There are slats underneath to adjust for your back. Specifically, this is what I got - http://designsleep.com/
I had a Select Comfort, but it got moldy. Even though they knew about the problem and fixed it by adding chemicals to their mattresses to combat the mold, they never recalled them and that moldy bed contributed significantly to my illness.
If she's chemically sensitive, I'd be worried about the outgassing of the Tempurpedic.
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Hambone
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I have a Temperpedic bed, and my back still hurts. But that could just be the Lyme.
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2roads
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Randibear- They are overwhelming expensive. I was approved for a 3-yr no-interest loan. What am I getting myself into?!
Just don-I can't help but think of by-gone camping days when I think of an air bed. I'm not sure how the pressure thing works but my daughter has a boyfriend whose 6 ft 3in and they are always studying, computering on her bed. I can;t see it withstanding that without me piping air in and out of a day. My luck, it would pop. Her BF already broke the bed frame by pushing his body up with his feet against the foot board and cracked the connecting sideboard. Maybe I just don't know enough about it. I did try to research.
Six, I looked into that site. You bring up a good point with mold and organic. I am buying an absorbent fitted sheet with it. The wood slots you speak of are interesting. Right now if I were to get it, I only have a metal frame that they will give me because her existing bed is a queen and I'm getting her a king. So, that is all questionable, especially this outgassing you speak of.
I agree Hambone. If it's TBI's then the bed probably wont do much. But I think hers is structural so I'm hoping it will.
I am thinking of getting the Ergonomic one, that sits up and vibrates to massage. I know it sounds like overkill, but she does everything from her bed. She does not sit at a desk to do homework or in her futon to watch TV. So, for her, this may be a good investment. It's supposed to last 20years. Up to ten if anything goes wrong with the mattress, they will replace it.
Any more thoughts appreciated. I really thought people with back issues on this site would be able to offer up an experience with this. I guess it's too new, kinda like Regennexx in my other topic.
ugh
Thanks Randi,Don,Six and Ham.
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just don
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Good observations. When we have blow up air mattresses for camping they are ALWAYS over inflated and uncomfy.
Think of a half deflated one till you lay on it. If you are laying on your side, generally your hips/fanny area is largest heaviest part of body.
IF you have just enough air to support this off the floor your back is in good alignment. If air is so full you dont dent it your back is bent like a pretzel.
As to popping the air chamber it is a very heavy canvas that is zipped way inside the mattress itself.
There is a air pump that gives needed setting for each side independent of the other. Generally when you find best setting you dont change from it.
Dont know where the mold would grow in an air bed, unless moisture was spilled on the pillowtop covering.
If anyone has more mold info on air beds please post.
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Yes I have one... w/ adjustable + massage. It's ok...... not bad... compared to most beds being horrible.(for me- w/ severe degeneration/spine problems per recent MRIs. The adj feature is a must. (I don't like it completely flat at all..)
I do wake up very stiff & sore still & very rarely sleep in it. (it's not bad tho.. as I do thaw out eventually)
Prior to this had a select comfort... better than most beds... but... TP quite a bit better.
The BEST.. most comfortable for me is a supersac. I'm not sure if any long term problems could result, but it is the most comfortable (least painful) chair/seat/bed I've found.
Seeing that some hospitals were using it for spinal rehab pts is what cinched the deal. I am not disappointed & have not waken every few hours for the first time in more than a decade.
It would be very versatile... There is even an optional, inexpensive utility cover to take it outside or camping, etc.
Check lovesac.com
Be warned.. it will be the most comfy piece of furniture in the house & prone to fighting over. er... um... sharing
Anyway... to me.. it's the next best thing to floating in warm water. (no pressure points, etc)
quote:Originally posted by 2roads: Does anyone have one and really like it especially for their back?
Thinking of getting one for my daughter, but don't know too much about it.
I'm told it's good but would like to hear from consumers.
Thanks
2roads
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I've been sleeping on Latex beds for years and they are the most comfortable beds I've ever slept on.
Guests and family would often ask what type of bed they slept on and then went out and bought a latex for themselves. They've been very satisfied also.
There is only one problem, guests don't want to leave so readily when the mattress is so comfortable.
It doesn't cost anything to try one out in the stores.
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sammy
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I LOVE my Tempurpedic bed. I have the most basic version the "Advantage". I got it specifically for back pain. I needed something soft yet supportive. This was recommended by my doctor. It is so comfortable. I feel better after resting in my bed. My sister and parents have latex beds, they feel very similar to mine.
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I love my Tempurpedic bed too; but I've slept on a Latex bed and loved it just as much!
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2roads
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Thanks for the explanation just don. I'm sure you are onto something really good, I just can't separate from the blow up mattress camping experience.
I caved and bought the Tempurpedic. I am so glad to hear that w8, Sammy,Tracy and Elaine like theirs. I'll have to look into that supersac for a chair around the house or my daughters room, w8.
I asked about the outgassing Six. They said it was a one time thing...when it was first purchased. I hope that's true. I asked them to take it out of the box and lay/step on it to outgas it in the store. I hope my perception of this process is correct.
Thanks for everyones comments, and yeh randi....I'm now in debt up to my ears. Posts: 2214 | From West Chester, PA | Registered: Aug 2003
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MADDOG
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Hi, I have a semi waveless water bed, and it really helps my back.
They cost a bundle to heat ,that is the problem,with a water bed.
But i love it!!
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2roads
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I'm glad you found something that helps Maddog. I would hope your mattress would have something like a temperature sensor you could set to let the temp drop low enough to save some money, but not too low where it would take too much time to get it back up to comfortable heatedness.
The sounds kinda funny, a semi waveless bed...like the one where you can't purchase a boogie board with.
Makes me think of that book called, I think, "The Bathtub" or something like that. The water overflows out the bathroom of this apt building and the rest is a rhyming story....."and little Dottie, sailed the pottie". Sorry, just being a nut. Posts: 2214 | From West Chester, PA | Registered: Aug 2003
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just don
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What no kayaking on Maddogs water bed???
Sound the emergency alarms,,,its just not fair!!!!
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2roads
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...not enough surface area...maybe if it were bigger. Posts: 2214 | From West Chester, PA | Registered: Aug 2003
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MADDOG
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Hi Gang Yep I was practicing my roll in bed,and rolled right out of it onto the floor.
Just to small for that,HE HE HE HE !!!!
If you all belive that I will sell you some swamp land in Florida.
HE He He He !!!!
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