New bed

[BradleyGas]

I have a chronic back condition and need to get myself a new bed to make sleeping more comfortable.

Can anyone suggest a bed which is good for backs and stores to get them from - and avoid.

[tenrec]

I believe memory foam is rather hot and sweaty. I was tempted to get one and then when they said it would be hot, I thought, no, as I don't want to be hot in bed. Hope this helps.

[thenry]

Avoid IKEA !

[tonyav]

Do you need a new bed or just a mattress.
By the way tenrec you have given me that much material in your post it's unbelievable, good job I am a Gentleman though lol.

[jno]

Ikea will actually give you a 90-day mattress trial, which is more than most shops will. (Though you don't get your money back, you just get to choose another one.) Everyone else expects you to choose a mattress on which you'll spend a third of your life after lying down in a shop for three minutes.

[tenrec]

tony, behave yourself. I've got a naughty step!

[tenrec]

... and a whip, and leathers .....

[tonyav]

Told ya I'm a gentleman, but that does sound interesting !

[tenrec]

LOL, sorry about that Bradley.

[furrypusscat]

A Tempur matress was suggested to me for back pain. I didn't get one at the time. If you are registered disabled, I was told you don't have to pay the VAT but they are quite expensive. It may be something I will look into next time.

[tonyav]

Aren't those Tempur mattresses memory foam furrypusscat ?.

[furrypusscat]

I think they are as they mould around your body. Read up on the link.

http://uk.tempur.com/...esses,default,sc.html

[ladybirder]

The best bed and mattress I ever had was a Vi-spring but they're not cheap.
http://www.bedexpert....bed-expert/vi-spring/

[brucie1996]

I bought a Sleepmaster memory foam bed 8 years ago it can get warm but I think it is great

[tonyav]

Yep, looks like they are memory foam to me.

[jno]

I've just got a memory foam topper pad - very comfortable.

[ladybirder]

Memory foams are too hot for me.

[woofgang]

I have a tempur memory foam and I love it, don't find it hot at all and I am the queen of private summers.

[BradleyGas]

Thanks for all your answers.

[PringlesQueen]

The best advice I can offer is when shopping for a new bed and mattress, take your own pillows from home with you. Spend a good fifteen minutes on the mattress with your pillows and your sleeping partner, and you will get a good idea whether you find it comfortable or not.
If you do your homework first, you may be able to find a shop online which might be cheaper than buying instore.

[lcg]

You could always try a foam mattress topper . Mine changed my sleeping habits and chronic pain on waking immediately. Needs to be at least 3" tho.and a decent make. My king size cost me £95. Bargain!!!!! X