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Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. In fact, about 3 in 4 adults will experience back pain during their lifetime! The term back pain includes pain affecting the neck, midback and low back. Acute back pain may begin suddenly with intense pain but typically lasts fewer than three months. Usually, chronic back pain is persistent, steady, and...

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hdqueen 07/27/2013

Hello,

Looking at the possibility of getting a new bed. I'm looking at the sleep number bed, and am not sure if anyone had any input?

My mattress is an orthopedic mattress, but it's over 10 years old. I have flipped it more than I know, and, honestly, it's hard to flip it anyway.

Since, I'm still having issues after waking up, I want to get a new bed. I have a queen now, but I think I'm going to be more than happy with a twin, or a full. Any input on this??

Looking forward to some input!!!

Here's hoping for less pain for us all!!
XOXO

KidRobot3030 07/29/2013

Haven't heard any good feedback about them...most people I've talked to that have had one say they deteriorate really fast.

hdqueen 07/29/2013

Really! UGH... I need a new mattress, but am so afraid of making a wrong choice.

Thanks!

Here's hoping for less pain for us all!
XOXO

Boo1962 09/22/2013

HD,

I had a sleep number bed, when I did my sleep apnea study. It felt so good!

I just read, when you go shopping for a bed, lie on it for 15 min on your left, 15 minutes on your right, and 15 min on your back, and then see how you feel.

They said a lot of people do this, so sales reps aren't going to look at you like you're crazy, or trying to squeeze in a nap! LOL!

Our beds are SO important, to be comfy when we have all of this pain. Let us know how you make out with finding a good one!!

I had a SEALY POSTURPEDIC FOR 20 YEARS, it lasted that long. I would also suggest paying a bit extra, for a decent bed frame, a sturdy one..it's worth it in the long run.

Don't let them sell you a mattress that you can't flip. They have new ones that are only "one sided".

You need to flip a mattress to get the best wear out of it. Have sales rep show you the ones that you CAN flip, and then flip it every six months.

Boo

deleted_user 09/27/2013

My husband and I have had our sleep number bed for almost a year and we love it! I have various pain through out the night and am able to adjust it to relieve the pain.

hdqueen 10/02/2013

Boo and Rcolly,

Thanks. I have an orthopaedic mattress but it's kaput. I noticed after I came back from NY. I woke up with a lot less pain on the NY mattress than my mattress. It took one night! UGH! I am hoping to be able to get a numbers bed in about a year. So, a year of torture!

Thanks again guys!
XOXO

deleted_user 10/04/2013

We have had ours since 2009. The only real complaint I have is that the controller lost it's LED readout, so we cannot see what our number setting is. Right now, I can't find a comfortable setting, but I hurt every where so it may just be me.

I will say this...I have so my relatives and family that have a Tempurpedic...and we have decided that will be our next bed.

kryslalee 10/06/2013

We have a generic adjustable bed and it is a lifesaver. My side is soft, and I change it according to my pain level. Hubby's side feels like a rock to me. We are both happy. I also have fibromyalgia, and I believe without this bed, I would not be sleeping at all.

deleted_user 10/15/2013

my husband and I have a Sleep Number bed and it is amazing. I have multiple entries to my spine and this is one of the most comfortable bed ever had. I like how I can adjust it to the firmness or softness I need for that particular night. It also has felt my husband not wake up with a headache. Highly highly highly recommend this bed.

Misty-Hoffman 10/16/2013

I have chronic back pain from a crushed vertebrae, botched vertebroplasty and other issues as well as Multiple Sclerosis. We have a Sleep Number bed going on 8 yrs now and we love it. I'd wake up in tears without it. We also recently put a 2 inch thick memory foam topper on it. I highly recommend a Sleep Number mattress.

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