Hi I’ve narrowed my mattress selection down to one company after months of research, and now I could use assistance selecting the best mattress configuration for my needs. As mentioned in the title, I have fibromyalgia, so I require the softest feeling mattress possible without sacrificing support. I’ve been prone to lower back pain since injuring my tailbone (not once, but twice), and so my lumbar region requires good support. I’m 5’6", 170 lbs., and alternate between back and side sleeping. I tend to move around a lot at night because it’s next to impossible to stay comfortable for very long.
I have two options in mind, but am certainly open to input.
Option #1: Luma mattress (keep the 1.5" layer 28 ILD or go firmer?) with two of their 2" toppers, one soft (19 or 24 ILD?) and one medium (28 ILD).
Option #2: Luma Latex Hybrid Slumber System (keep the 1.5" layer 28 ILD or go firmer?) in the medium (28 ILD) firmness. I would need to purchase a 1-1.5" soft topper separately for the uppermost layer.
I tend to do best with thick comfort layers and am, therefore, leaning towards option #1. I think it sounds comfortable, I’m just not sure if it sounds supportive enough.
I had samples of Talalay Global’s blended latex years ago and think I can remember what some of the ILDs felt like. I remember that 19 ILD seemed almost insubstantial but very cloud-like. I didn’t have a 24 ILD sample, so I’m not sure how it compares.
I would like to go as firm as possible for that 1.5" layer directly over the coils because I’m a stickler for durability, but I wonder if going too firm would affect movement in the coils.
Perhaps you can think of an even better arrangement. I’m open to suggestions!
I have fibromyalgia, so I require the softest feeling mattress possible without sacrificing support. I’ve been prone to lower back pain since injuring my tailbone (not once, but twice), and so my lumbar region requires good support. I’m 5’6", 170 lbs., and alternate between back and side sleeping. I tend to move around a lot at night because it’s next to impossible to stay comfortable for very long.
I’m sorry to hear about your fibromyalgia and bad coccyx.
There is no specific configuration or type of mattress that is “good for fibromyalgia” in general because each person is unique, and a mattress that works well for one person with a specific condition such as fibromyalgia may be completely unsuitable for someone else with the same conditions to sleep on. In very general terms … softer and more pressure relieving materials that provide a more “relaxed” sleeping surface will tend to work better than firmer materials because for most people with fibromyalgia a softer more pressure relieving sleeping surface is a more important priority, but I know that this does vary with individuals, as well as varying day to day.
A forum search on fibromyalgia (you can just click the link) will also bring up more comments and feedback from others that are in similar circumstances that may be helpful (but it will also confirm that there isn’t a single “best” combination of materials that will work for everyone with fibromyalgia).
Nothing can replace your own personal testing, as you do have some specific health considerations. You’d obviously want to consider something that allows for enough surface comfort while sleeping upon your side and back, and also assists with pressure point relief, while still overall being resilient enough and provide enough support while sleeping. Overall, the two basic functions of a mattress are to support and to provide comfort (you can read more about that here if you like), with alignment being the first priority and then comfort coming second.
Both of the configurations you’re considering certainly use high quality componentry and could work well for someone in your situation, but I wouldn’t be able to tell via the forum which one might work best for you.
My best and first suggestion would be a phone call directly with Luma Sleep (they are a site member here and I do think highly of the componentry they use and their experience with latex and different configurations). While you certainly have a specific health situation, they will best know how their products might work with your particular needs based upon their experience, and they would be best able to offer advice as to the firmness of the layer in the base mattress, as well as their suggestions for the topper. I think that your thoughts of a medium to firmer layer in the base mattress are probably a good start. My concern would be using two toppers on top of the mattress, which would result in quite a deep comfort cradle, and it may be a situation where you’d want to try something with one topper (maybe the plush) first and see if that provided you with enough comfort, and if that didn’t work then you could always order a second topper (perhaps the medium for underneath the plush topper) after you had experience with the first one. Of course, that’s just me talking out load and using my theory at a distance goggles. I would defer to your own personal testing and the advice offered by Luma.
Testing a layer by itself won’t be representative of what it would feel like in a complete matters, as all of the layers work together to provide comfort.
You’ll still get good motion isolation using the medium or firm latex over the top of the pocketed spring unit, as latex is very good at being point elastic, although that characteristic is minimized a bit the deeper down in the mattress as the forces are spread out over a bit of a wider area.
I’ll be interested in learning of your conversation with Luma and any decisions you decide to make.
I thought it might be a good idea to ask around for advice before consulting Luma (they do have a vested interest in selling me a mattress, after all), but they know their products best and probably have a lot of experience matching the right mattress with the right person.
I’m glad you suggested that! Sometimes it helps to see what has worked well for others in a similar situation.
Glad to hear the firmer base layer might work out. I’m looking at this purchase as a long-term investment.
I already know from experience that 2" won’t be nearly thick enough, and the only reason the hybrid gives me pause is the 3" layer. I’ve had a variety of toppers over the years and the 3" toppers are always too soft or too firm. I either sink in too far, throwing my spine out of alignment, or I don’t get adequate pressure point relief. I’m really curious about what the Luma person will have to say about that.
It was the Brooklyn Bedding BME 2" + 2" comfort layer that gave me the idea that 2" of a softer latex over 2" of medium latex might be the ideal combination. I was considering the BME at one time, then decided I didn’t want to risk side-effects from off-gassing.
Good point. All you can do with those little squares is squish them with your hand, which is hardly indicative of how they would work as a topper.
Thanks for the feedback! I’ll give Luma a call Monday and see what they have to say.
While they certainly are in business to sell mattresses, they also have a vested interest in selecting a mattress that they honestly think will work best for you, and I trust their integrity and knowledge.
I’m not sure what side effects you’re referencing. Their foams are CertiPUR-US certified for low VOCs. Are you sensitive to the odors of polyfoam?
I’ll be interested to learn of your conversation and results.
I’ve narrowed my mattress selection down to one company after months of research, and now I could use assistance selecting the best mattress configuration for my needs. As mentioned in the title, I have fibromyalgia, so I require the softest feeling mattress possible without sacrificing support. I’ve been prone to lower back pain since injuring my tailbone (not once, but twice), and so my lumbar region requires good support. I’m 5’6", 170 lbs., and alternate between back and side sleeping. I tend to move around a lot at night because it’s next to impossible to stay comfortable for very long.