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United Kingdom Somerset

I've been sleeping on the sofa more lately..our mattress is memory foam (apparently) it was fine at first but now it's the most painful thing to sleep on, I'm researching toppers but all the reviews are hit and miss.
I spend my nights tossing and turning trying to distribute the pain in my joints apart from when I sleep on the sofa which is no good as I miss sleeping next to my husband...any advice or recommendations welcome!

June 12, 2023
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Members offered a variety of solutions for finding a comfortable mattress topper when memory foam becomes too painful, with the most... Read more

Members offered a variety of solutions for finding a comfortable mattress topper when memory foam becomes too painful, with the most recommended options being featherbed toppers (praised for comfort and ease of movement), sheepskin toppers (noted for being less bulky), and latex topped with feather layers for those who need firmer support. Several members cautioned against memory foam toppers, which tend to break down quickly and trap heat, and advised choosing a 1-2 inch thickness rather than 3 inches to allow easier movement in bed. A recurring theme was the trial-and-error nature of finding the right balance between softness and support, with members encouraging persistence and suggesting resources like Cuddledown.com for quality options.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I’ve tried every topper. Memory foam is horrible. Hot and breaks down in a couple of months. I have laytex which ends up too firm unless I put heather topper in it. Best I’ve found. Also wool topper, now pretty thin, helps transfer heat from toppers.
Still not perfect, but best I’ve found. BTW weighted blanket, even different kinds, made me sweat and got heavier as nigh went on. Gave them away.

June 21, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

My experience is to order a 3 in thick topper. It’s actually too thick. I advise you to order a 1-2 inch. If it’s too thick you really cannot move without pull straps on the bed posts.
I have a feather bed topper, too. One can move in this topper. Just put on top of the furred sheet not under it. You’ll need to air out and fluff.

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Cuddledown.com

June 13, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

Featherbed & sheepskin topper..never heard of either before but I will definitely look them up! Thank you 😁

June 12, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have a blanket from Costco, Kirkland signature plush Blanket queen size for 19.97. It’s amazingly light and comfortable.

June 12, 2023
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you, I will have a look at cuddledown.com 👍

June 13, 2023

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