Hi there,
I had a spinal fusion, top to bottom done in my early teens, now late 20s. I’ve been having disc degeneration issues in the lumbar area, and suggested to get a firm mattress.
I’ve been going to mattress stores for about a month now. First with the salesperson we settled on a firm memoryfoam, Sealy Soleil. After consulting a few mattress sites, some say that memory foam is not ideal for the problems i’m having. I realize this after that memory foam is hard for me to move and get up on… Since then I’ve changed my order twice, haven’t taken delivery yet.
I believe I’ve narrowed it to two models, budget allowing too…
Both double:
Beautyrest Recharge Elite Essence tight top
13.75 coilgauge
704 coils
Quilt
1" surface tech foam (silk wood blend fibre)
Upholstery
1/2" posturized geltouch foam
1/2" firm foam.
This one I find i’m supported the most, but I do notice my shoulders have some pain… and might have tingling in the arm. I must say that I’m coming from a soft foam used in cushions… not really any support…
Beautyrest Recharge Elite Wilshire with pillowtop
13.75 coilgauge
704 coils
Quilt
two layers of 1" surface tech foam (silk wood blend fibre)
Upholstery
1/2" posturized geltouch foam
1/2" firm foam.
The shoulders seemed better, but still had some getting used to it. I do find that I’m sinking more in, I’m guessing due to the extra layers. After lying down on each for about 10 minutes+… spending about 2 hours in the store…
After reading online, I understand that pillowtops might breakdown quicker… but the salesperson said they last longer than toppers.
Looking online, people also say if a mattress is too firm to add a 2" latex topper. I went to another store in the area and tried out a similar bed with their ZedBed Latex/mem foam R2 2" topper, felt good… I managed to try out latex beds with mem foam on top and wasn’t keen on it…
The 2" all latex one from ZedBed is $479 + tx…
Price difference between the Tighttop and Pillowtop is about $200.
I’m debating whether to go for the Tight top… due to reading and some sensitivity I had to sagging… Which would any of you think be the better outcome? I think the firmer one and If I need to soften it there are options…
I currently have a featherbed topper that I hardly fluff due to effort… so looking for something easier…
Thank you very much