Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion #1 AS Web Support Group Memory Foam Bed

We got a memory foam topper from walmart because of budget - def helps pressure point pain. I also wake up in less pain if i'm able to stay on my back and it helps, don't toss and turn as much. We hope to get a temperpedic one day, my parents is more firm which i like. Downside with memory foam - they hold heat, might be good thing for my joints but waking up sweaty this summer. I saw an add for one thats supposed to be cooler, but dont remember name.
the walmart topper really smelled of chemical, so we let it air out for a couple weeks, dont think thats as big a problem with the pricier ones.

Tommy,
I love your description...I started laughing so hard when I read it!!!! Thanks for the creative description and info about the bed!!!!

Thanks for all the great info! It is an acutal mattress and I already have a memory foam topper that I may put on top of it. I am going to order it this week from Costco and luckily that have a 6 month no question ask warranty so if it doesn't work I can take it back to the store and get the money back or apply it to another bed.

I have slept on a brand name one before and loved it. Actually, a good friend of mine has AS and has one and swears by it!

So, took the plunge and going to give it a shot. I figure I have six months to really decide if it works for me.

I am so hoping it helps, because like someone else said 7-8 hours of sleep seems like a fantasy. I am lucky if I get 2-3 hours of consecutive sleep a night.

Thanks again for all the great info everyone!!!

Cubsgirlfan

Make sure you know their return policy. They may say no questions asked, but if there are any stains on the mattress, you are sunk. Get a good mattress cover for it, especially if you are like me and usually have something to drink sitting on the table beside the bed.

Sassy!
I do have water usually on my night stand, so I will defiantly get a mattress cover so I don't have an issue!

Thanks!
Cubsgirlfan