I've had similar problems even with more expensive mattresses.
I have to highly recommend a feather bed.
The ones in the store aren't that great but QVC has one from Northern Nights called the "Uncrushable" feather bed.
It's a little over $100 but well worth the money. Due to Christmas coming soon, you can buy one now & try it out & if you don't like it, you have until Jan 31st to send it back.
My Dad w/ back problems, my Mom w/ back problems, & I all love this. I've also had friends stay over & if they sleep in my bed, they say how much they love it; even friends w/ back pain or CP from another source.
The only warning is; you won't want to get out of bed. It's the Rip Van Winkle of bedding. Make sure you can get some deep pocket sheets that are about 18"; Northern Nights makes those also.
It's worth a try since there's so much time to return it.
Hope this helps,
Rhonda, IN

This comes up a lot & everyone seems to like something different.
Like you I bought a wonderful pillow top but a couple years after it was not comfortable.
Now we have a sleep number. I do like it as I can change the setting as I please. For now I can't see myself going back to a normal mattress.
Sammy

I've got an "air bed" with dual controls. I've had it several years. I can't even sleep in it now, because it feels too "lumpy" to me. It doesn't matter if I soften it or make it more firm.

When I can afford it, I'm going to get a Temperpedic bed -- people are raving about those & how their back doesn't hurt so much anymore.

Just my thoughts on it. Hope you find something that works well for you. God bless. Hugs, Lee

I understand about the new pillowtop you have. Same for me. We invested in a very pricey new mattress and boy was it hard. Since I have purchased a mattress topper. It is like a feather bed only filled with a hypoallergenic material instead of down. On top of that I have a pillowtop mattress cover. This works well.

Also some specialty stores sell specialty items for your bed. When I had surgery on my hip I found one that allowed me to sleep on my back and was a bit elevated. I thought it might help me my neck. It didn't but they do have toppers for mattress.

Good luck. There is a lot out there you just have to find them. Keep in mind most can go back in the package and be returned it it isn't right for you. Just save packaging and receipt.

Wishing you comfort and a good nights sleep.

hippy*

Hi, my name is cheesecake...from the B.I. group...I read here to find good coping skills....you all are a big help...thank you. About beds....I use memory foam...it's not Temperpedic....but it's close...6 inches...with large Jersey sheets on top. My hips/ knees/ spine used to hurt so bad....I wrapped a piece of foam around my hips just to get some sleep on a regular mattress...it was quite a sight...but it worked! Then I found the memory foam I use now....and finally I can sleep w/o pain...I can't use a pillow either....just flat down on the foam. I know we're all different...just thought I'd share. Good Luck

I too bought myself one of those wonderful pillow top mattresses. Lately it is not so good nor does the pillow between my knees. I am a side sleeper too. I am depending on my meds and exhaustion for sleep these days.

I have been looking at the 6 in theraputic foam topper and maybe a feather mattress on top. I had one once and loved it, but that was before I got hurt. I may save up for this combo and see what happens.

I would get one of those wonderful pillowtoppers with either down fill or tempurpedic fill. CostCo oftens sells them at the best prices. It adds a nice 3 or so inches to your bed and it is so soft.

This would NOT be one of those things to scrimp on either. If you get a down one, make sure the loft amount is high (more feathers) and a good quality cover. You don't want to spend 50 or more dollars only to have it go flat on you after an hour.

I hope you find some relief. '
HUGS

yemperpidic bed on my i love it but its my sons

I bought a latex bed a year ago and it is THE most comfortable bed ever. It's all natural rubber and cotton. I tried the memory foam and didn't like it.
good luck!
Ama

all I have is a 10 year old mattrass on the floor I would kill for a expensive bed that didn't kill my back, but I am gut poor and poor people like me don't get stuff like that. blah....

I'm thinking of getting one of those sleep number beds. We are due for a mattress change. Quite high, but I think it might be worth it.

Dvid.

nothing works for me i cant find a position i toss and turn tell i pass out for few hours over and over the side the hip dont hurt, the sholder hurts, lie on back siadic hurts on stomach knees hurt ect ect ect its the one thing i really wished was a full good 6 hour sleep

I have a memory foam mattress topper...I have one day sleeping on it, one day without it...seems to help bizzarely...I have heard about air pressure beds being very good although I think they are quite expensive...hope you find one that helps x

TY everyone for your replies. I will have to try some out. Maybe I will have to go shopping and try out some beds:)

That is your best bet Dixe. Many have a return policy if your not happy.
@ David,
I know the sleep number did, keep that in mind David.
We got ours in a Sleep number store during a sale & it really was not any more expensive then a good mattress. I like mine & so does my husband.
If your considering it double ck. make sure they still have the same return policy & give a whirl. They say it takes a least one month for your body to adjust. We shopped for months for ours & asked around in the mean time.

Now as for the Temperpedic (sp?) I could not handle it, way to hard for me. I could not even use the memory foam pillow.
Even with the sleep number I will probably add a topper at some point. Its hard to find the right bed.
Good luck Dixe, Let us know what your decide. Sammy