Memory Foam Pillow?

[yelenots]

I have bought a memory foam pillow as I have a trapped nerve in my neck that I am in agony with!
I usually sleep on 2 feather pillows and last night my head felt so low down - should I have bought 2 of them or is 1 sufficient?

[bednobs]

it just depends on what's comfy for you - i have a MF pillow with a thin ordianry pillow on top

[magsmay]

I bought one last month and chucked it out -£20 down the drain - not a nice experience

[Clanad]

I'v used memory foam pillows for years here in the U.S. and after much nagging from Mrs. C., I recently purchased a new one. At first it was uncomfortable because I was comparing it to my old one, after just a couple of weeks or so, I find it very comfortable. Problem with memory foam (just like the mattresses) is that it can become somewhat warm, however I've located a company that produces matress covers and pillow cases that actually do stay cooler and more comforatable... The product is probably available in the U.K., should you need it...

[mrs_overall]

We have a memory foam mattress and I love it.
I too had to chuck the pillows as they were so hot & uncomfortable

[Buenchico]

There's nothing to stop you putting an ordinary pillow under the memory foam one, to give it a bit of extra height.

[woofgang]

With my retired professional head on. Did you head just feel strange because it was lower or was it making your neck worse? Often the pillow height that we are used to is too high and can cause neck pain or at least not help it. Memory foam pillows are designed to keep your spine in its proper shape and not bent as a higher pillow would do.

If it was me I would be persevering with the lower pillow for a few nights unless it is increasing your pain. If you decide that it really is too low, then a piece of foam or firm item underneath (folded towel in a pillow case) to raise it a little is better than a pillow.

Speaking personally I had a gyppy neck all my adult life. i would wake up with my head stuck turned to the left and had to walk around like it till I unfroze. I tried a memory foam pillow around 20 years ago and yes it felt low at first. Mine was on a 30 day trial so i persevered with it. It took about two weeks to get used to the new sleeping position and my neck has never played up since.

[ilovemarkb]

I have degeneration in my neck (painful, stiff and tight muscles that overcompensate for my weak neck). Ive bought lots of pillows and spent a fortune as most of them have been uncomfortable. However, the best one without doubt is the mediflow water pillow. The top layer is comfy pillow the bottom layer you fill with water till it get to the perfect height for your neck. It keeps your head and neck level. Its worth every penny, No plumping pillows up in the middle of the night!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MEDIFLOW-Water-Filled-Orthopaedic-Pillow-Regular-Size-/181072331521?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Duvets_Pillows_Toppers&hash=item2a28c08301

[yelenots]

Thank you for your replies......
Woofgang - I think it just felt different because my head was lower than usual. I'll keep going with it to see if it helps and it necessary I'll put a towel under it - good idea!
Ilovemarkb - never heard of a mediflow pillow, might buy one if I really don't like the MF

[Ronnie10]

Please give us an update on these pillows as i've been interested in buying one myself so would love to see your review.

[Tilly2]

I bought two pillows from Dunhelm last week which have springs in them like mattresses. They are wonderful as they support your head and neck. It's like sleeping on a comfortable balloon. You cannot feel the springs. The pillows stay puffy and don't squash up. The air can circulate in the pillow so they stay lovely and cool. I highly recommend them.

[tonyav]

They sound good Tilly, can you remember what Dunhelm call them ?.

[woofgang]

Ronnie, I love mine. Its a tempur and cost an arm and a leg, but, as I said, it has fixed my neck. I don't find it hot, even though I am at that age where I do get hot.

[yelenots]

Tilly......I didn't see them when I went in! Were they expensive?

[Psybbo]

Thanks for that, Tilly, we need new pillows and great to see your recommendation

[Tilly2]

This is them

http://www.dunelm-mill.com/shop/airflow-pillow-240481

Airflow pillows. £12.99 each.

[tonyav]

Thanks Tilly.

[Ronnie10]

Thanks woofgang but unfortunately i run hot and have slept on a tempur which was great in winter but a nightmare in summer so would be interested in the airy ones instead.

[Prudie]

We bought 2 memory foam pillows to go with a tempur mattress. they both live under the bed after one night on top. Really rigid and not at all comfortable.

[Psybbo]

Thanks, Tilly

[woofgang]

Prudie that's why its so difficult, I love mine, you hate yours and its the same pillow!