Hello, I’ve been browsing the forum for a while now and finally decided to try and get some help in finding a mattress.
I have MS which causes diffused nerve and muscle pain. That being said, the other challenge I’m having is finding a mattress that’s plush enough while having adequate support for my 120 lbs. Is it me or does the mattress industry not focus much on lightweight sleepers? All of the plush mattresses that I’ve tried still feel too firm. I’ve wasted over $2000 on various toppers to help the situation but then sink through the toppers and end up with back pain.
My main issues are hip and shoulder pain. I don’t have hip problems, generally. I slept at a hotel a few months ago and the bed was fine for my hip, no pain at all, but it bummed my shoulder. I asked the hotel for the name of the mattress but it was an old Sealy that’s been discontinued.
Before I started reading the forum I unfortunately, spent the last 3 years buying varied online mattresses based on their description and reviews. I feel more informed now but I still can’t find the right fit.
I live in South Ga, which is a mattress desert but I’ve been to Savannah, Ga and no success thus far. I read the thorough response that Phoenix gave to someone in Ga a few years ago. Unfortunately, many of those places are out of business. I am planning on going to the Charleston, SC places that were recommended but I thought that I’d post here first.
I know that you can’t recommend specific beds but are there any suggestions to lead me in the right direction? Looking for a thinner comfort layer is hard being that the beds are now 15-17" thick. I’ve been leery of latex but only because all of the ones that I’ve tried give me a “pushback” feeling. If I could find one that feels good, I’m not opposed.
I’m dealing with a ton of pain because my sleep surface is just not right. If I could just find something it would be life altering. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks in Advance!
I would try Aireloom preferred Luxetop M2 Plush and Plush Plus. The Plus model has a latex topper which is luxurious. The mattresses feel like you are sleeping on a cloud. The Aireloom is often rebadged. With M2 plush look in the specs for 2 rows of microcoils which is where they got M2. Dont buy the Aireloom from Macys because they are of lesser quality.
Another option is Back Science 3. Very luxurious and soft with great support too. I have the BS2 which is a bit more firm.
Hi John,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. I’ve checked the retailers available for Aireloom and will make some calls tomorrow to see who has the M2 in store, as they’re not open on Sundays. I’ll check back science as well. Thank you
Hello MU, I realize that my post came off a bit sharp before, that wasn’t my intention. I am so sleep deprived and wrote in the midst of another bad night. I do appreciate the information on this forum. I checked the retailers suggested on the Aireloom site and none within a 250 mile radius has the M2 plush on the site or even carry the brand. I am still reading on the forum and came across advice that Phoenix gave to someone who is close in weight and had similar issues. The Flobed was suggested and I’m going to contact them as well. I hope this journey will end soon with a new mattress that works for me. If you’ve been there you know how that losing sleep and having pain from a mattress is not easy. Best to you all!
I am a 115 lb, mostly side sleeper, with back pain. I have a 9" latex mattress (s/m/f). I tried many different combinations and permutations and this ended up being the best for me. The soft top layer cushions my hips and shoulders, but the medium and then firm bottom layers give my back enough support. Two things to keep in mind with a latex mattress: removing the top cover (typically cotton or some blend) will make a latex mattress feel completely different and may eliminate the feeling you dislike. I have a cover with a zipper so I can remove the top cover if I like. Second, latex mattresses are very heavy and I needed to firm up my bed slats so that the mattress didn’t sag.
Thank you, Amma. I really appreciate you taking the time to send this and for the tip about the cover. This is very timely after another tough night. Again, thank you!
