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Pillow top versus firm
Gel versus foam
What has helped you with pain

January 22, 2016
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Members shared diverse preferences for mattresses that help manage fibromyalgia and chronic pain, with popular choices including pillow-top... Read more

Members shared diverse preferences for mattresses that help manage fibromyalgia and chronic pain, with popular choices including pillow-top mattresses, memory foam, latex toppers, and adjustable Sleep Number beds that allow personalized firmness settings. Several members emphasized the importance of testing mattresses in-store for at least 10 minutes before purchasing, using protective mattress covers for hygiene and longevity, and considering adjustable toppers or egg-crate foam if a full replacement isn't feasible. A recurring theme was that comfort is highly individual, with some preferring softer surfaces while others need firmness, making it essential to prioritize personal trial and error over general recommendations.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I changed my mattress to a pillow top and I love it. I get a much better sleep and use a contour pillow....I have tried my different pillow and the contour works the best

January 22, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I went thru the he liked hard and I like soft. They have the temper pedic that you adjust each side, or we went with memory foam and an extra pillow top and couldn't be happier. Plus They have these awesome pillows that stay cool all the time for us ladies that get too hot at night. I did lay on quite a few beds for about 10 minutes I had to make sure, and everyone else is doing the same.

February 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

pillow top works for me, nothing hard, the softer the better

April 27, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Did you find a mattress? I have the sleep number bed and I really like it!๐Ÿ˜ Hugs

February 2, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Of course there is always the matter of whether the one you may be sleeping with has ideas that cause compromise. :-)

January 25, 2016

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