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Do you sleep well at night?

#1 Post by TC » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:27 pm

I don't normally because of my disability, and then I wake up aching and uncomfortable where I have seized up during the night. :smt012

Anyway, about 4 weeks ago, I purchased one of the memory foam mattress toppers from Bid TV for £45 instead of the normal £100 + and what a transformation :smt003

I can now get comfortable, no more aches and pains when I wake up, I actually sleep much better and it just makes our bed so much more comfortable.

The wife and I were so impressed, we managed to get one for our daughters bed as well, and even she has noticed a big difference to the point where she stays in bed even longer than she used to :smt018

Anyway, I digress, if anyone suffers from uncomfortabel nights and you can find a mattress topper at discounted or even full price, I can assure you that it is money well spent!

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#2 Post by falcomunky » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:42 pm

Yeah, me n the Missus are looking to get one as I havnt had a good night sleep in years. Always aching and feel more tired/groggy than when I went to bed. :smt010
Doesnt matter if Im sober or not either! :smt017
Out of curiosity, what thickness did you get? Ive seen 3 and 4 inch thick versions and we were unsure about the differences.
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#3 Post by TC » Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:58 pm

falcomunky wrote:
Out of curiosity, what thickness did you get? Ive seen 3 and 4 inch thick versions and we were unsure about the differences.
We have the 4 inch on our bed which is a King Size, and my daughters bed is 3 inches which is a double. To be honest I can't tell the difference, but then maybe I am becoming less sensitive as I stroll towards old age! :smt005

What I have also found a benefit, is that during the muggy nights of the summer (I know don't laugh :smt002 ) I don't sweat as much as I do sleeping on top of a normal mattress, and believe me I feel the humidity at night, so that was an added bonus for me.

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#4 Post by D-Rider » Tue Jul 24, 2007 5:19 pm

Always sleep like a log myself but the Mrs doesn't sleep well and gets a lot of back and neck pain - so, thanks, I'll pass the info on.

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#5 Post by Gio » Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:44 pm

We've gone the whole hog and bought the bed and full mattress and pillows after spending a night at my sisters. I've never been so comfortable

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#6 Post by HowardQ » Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:45 am

Would also support this idea, we were condsidering a memory foam bed, but had heard good things about the Topper. Thought we'd try one first and it is a big improvement. Have suffered with arthritis for years and for 100 odd pounds this is a big improvement. Some relatives have also tried them and all reports are good, well worth a try I reckon.
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#7 Post by falcomunky » Wed Jul 25, 2007 9:24 pm

Sold! Just won a 3 inch topper off Ebay fer £54 inc P+P! :smt023
Hope it gives me a good nights sleep at last!...
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#8 Post by TC » Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:07 pm

falcomunky wrote:Sold! Just won a 3 inch topper off Ebay fer £54 inc P+P! :smt023
Hope it gives me a good nights sleep at last!...

Once you have used it for a while, I will be interested to hear your comparative thoughts :smt020

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#9 Post by falcomunky » Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:05 pm

Should be here in a day or so. If I ever wake up again I will let you know!... :smt002
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#10 Post by BikerGran » Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:55 pm

Interesting thread, I've been thinking about getting one of the toppers (as the full mattress is a little pricey) but hadn't heard any verdicts - think I'll go ahead now! I'm another with arthritis.
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#11 Post by falcomunky » Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:59 pm

Got ours today and will test tonight. :smt002
Anyone else whose bought one notice the smell!?!? :smt017
A very chemical smell that, although is fading a little, seems rather strong! I imagine its some kinda dust mite, etc, repellant but I reckon I'll have a headache before morning from it!
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#12 Post by TC » Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:02 pm

falcomunky wrote:Got ours today and will test tonight. :smt002
Anyone else whose bought one notice the smell!?!? :smt017
A very chemical smell that, although is fading a little, seems rather strong! I imagine its some kinda dust mite, etc, repellant but I reckon I'll have a headache before morning from it!

Funny you should say that, yes we had it on both ours and my daughters :smt017

Suffice to say that once we had aired it for an hour or so, put the sheets on and went to bed, there was no smell that I could notice at all.

Hope you sleep well :smt001

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#13 Post by paddyz1 » Sat Jul 28, 2007 9:54 am

The wife brought the full mattress and base last year (costly :smt013 :smt011 I could have got 3 powercommanders instead) but suffice to say I get a BRILLIANT nights sleep EVERY night. It hugs your body so well. There is no gap in the arch of your back when lying down, kind of like a built-in lumbar support. Highly recommended.

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#14 Post by Kwackerz » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:08 am

See, now we went out last year and bought a new mattress. I was going to go for memory foam as my back is fekked. Our existing mattress was a all singing all dancing orthopedic one. what a loada shite that was!! anyways, whilst searching, the guy in the shop was great. Asked whether we slept 'hot' or 'cold' as Mem foam doesnt suit hot sleepers, then after a bit took us thru loads of mattresses. We ended up with one that has really small springs as opposed to large springs or mem foam and although it is fairly comfy, it still does fek all for my back.
I may well give one of these toppers a go. :smt001 Good thread btw.
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#15 Post by Trumpeteer » Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:13 am

c'mon falcomunkey, I couldnt sleep last night worrying about the result!


Or are you still asleep?

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