ARP Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I got it about 2 months ago, I like firm and supportive. It has little give. I currently have 2 thick wool blankets folded twice over as padding. I'm a side sleeper, my hips are sore enough in the morning it hurts to walk. Gotta take ibuprofen for relief. Shoulder hurts a bit too. I'm thinking about shopping for a topper, like a 2" foam pad. Not interested in memory foam, I think those might be like laying in goo that forms around you. Anyone try a topper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4102 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Yes, same reason as you. Get the memory foam or the New My Pillow mattress pad. The foam topper will not "be like laying on goo". Bring the mattress back and exchange it for a softer one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4102 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, Presguy said: If you have a foam/fabric store nearby, go see if you can just buy a bulk cut piece of foam (like by the yard). It's often the exact same thing as a mattress pad, but a fraction of the price. That "foam" is not Memory foam, it's just foam similar to what is found in chairs and cushions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARP Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 from what I have seen so far, Kohls seems to have a good selection, Im gonna look at a 2,2.5" topper. Need to find one that will take the edge off the hip pain. And it might be temporary, I spoke with the store I bought from, they say takes a few months of use to soften up. Unfortunately, I sleep on it about 4 nights a week. They are around $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I like a firm mattress. That being said, I got an expensive topper from where I bought the mattress and then I got one from Walley World. Put both of those on and is softer but still very firm. Dave.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPM Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 If you don't like memory foam consider latex. Might be a bit more expensive, but a different feel. I got one for our Tempurpedic which I felt was too soft and squishy. The latex is supportive but also being susceptible to hip pain it works well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I slept on the floor for several years after back surgery (I largely blame the waterbed. remember those?). I still sleep on the floor often enough, the hotel beds try to cripple me sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crockett Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 First thing I did after divorce: Kicked out the soft foam crap and replaced it with a super stiff mattress from IKEA. European style, no spring-box either, and the entire bed is elevated by 6 inches at the head. No more back pain, no more heartburn, and I don't wake up at night anymore. IMO you get used to a hard mattress, but soft kills your joints eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentpoet Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Show it a naked picture of Lena Dunham. It will never be hard again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 It just needs to be properly broken in ::wink:: ::wink:: ::nudge:: ::nudge:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 25 minutes ago, Huaco Kid said: It just needs to be properly broken in ::wink:: ::wink:: ::nudge:: ::nudge:: You volunteering to 'help' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Huaco Kid said: (I largely blame the waterbed. remember those?) Yep..... Many memories there..... Dave.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Walt Longmire said: You volunteering to 'help' Are his girlfriends hot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 1 minute ago, DrB said: Yep..... Many memories there..... And lots of good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Huaco Kid said: Are his girlfriends hot? Mine were..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 3 minutes ago, Huaco Kid said: Are his girlfriends hot? Yes. All of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARP Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Well, broke the piggy bank open last night and went shopping for some relief. I went to a local Kohls store and they had a good display of toppers. I was able to squeeze all of them to get an idea of what might work for me. Ended up buying a Columbia Sportwear ??? air foam 3" thick topper that came with a cooling cover. Slept on it last night, did not have any pressure point hip or shoulder pain this morning. I think this might be what I need, will reserve judgement for a few more nights of test sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Hope it works out for you.. When I got my new mattress it took me awhile to fit and trying a few different things Dave... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacarry Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 If the store you bought it from has a return or exchange policy as most do now, I would recommend exchanging it. I’ve been in the bedding industry for 30 years and have never heard of a new mattress taking several months to break in. You should not have to go and buy an aftermarket product to make a brand new mattress comfortable. The store that told you it takes 4 months to break in just doesn’t want to hassle with a return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&P15T Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 On 11/21/2018 at 11:49 PM, ARP said: Not interested in memory foam, I think those might be like laying in goo that forms around you. That's like saying "Not interested in the wheel, I don't think it's got any future applications." Trust me, a memory foam (topper, at least) is exactly what you want. Just do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARP Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 On 11/29/2018 at 1:38 PM, M&P15T said: That's like saying "Not interested in the wheel, I don't think it's got any future applications." Trust me, a memory foam (topper, at least) is exactly what you want. Just do it. Gel polyurethane foam is what I ended up with. I have slept on it about 5 times now. I have no hip or shoulder pain since using it. It is called air foam. It is 3" thick, and has a firmness that the other 5-6? models did not have. Returns to flat within a minute if I change position or roll over, I can feel it rising after I move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdTracker Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 On 11/22/2018 at 4:03 PM, Huaco Kid said: It just needs to be properly broken in ::wink:: ::wink:: ::nudge:: ::nudge:: ::say no more:: ::say no more:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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