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Memory foam

Postby midnightangel » Wed May 10, 2006 6:12 pm

Ok, I am seriously contemplating spending money I dont have...but I am sooo frustrated about not sleeping. I remenber a few mentions about memory foam mattresses...are they any good, do they help, and whats the cheapest and fastest way to get one????!
I am so desperate!
I should have read the small print before I signed up for this life!
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Postby nickb » Wed May 10, 2006 6:33 pm

I have a memory foam pillow and i can't sleep without it :)

You can buy the memory foam pillows and mattresses at a discounted price through the hmsa

http://www.hypermobility.org/equip.php
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Postby Rosie » Wed May 10, 2006 9:11 pm

I have seen memory foam pillows and mattresses on ebay. There are single ones below £100 (inc delivery I think), so may be worth a look. I ca\n't say how good they are at the moment but I am seriously considering getting one to go in my trailer tent in the hope that I can carry on camping a little longer.

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Postby kayadlington » Thu May 11, 2006 9:03 am

I bought my double memory foam mattress topper from ebay for about 120 including postage,(it was also 2 day delivery!) and I find it really good, its 3 inches thick. Argos does cheapish toppers (and delivers) and Ikea do cheapish mattresses, my brother bought his from there.

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Postby boss5 » Thu May 11, 2006 9:23 am

macrows sell them for about 250 for double then you have to add 17.5 vat on top i think this was for a double they also sell pillows and over laps and toppers the ones that just sit on your own mattress
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Postby chrisb » Fri May 12, 2006 12:13 am

I got my memory foam mattress topper from a TV shopping channel, and it is very good, double size cost about £120 and included two pillows, it may have been on a todays special value, but they regularly have them. I think it is worth every penny, and I am going to get them for all the beds (my kids hypermobile) as soon as I have the dosh.
Just a tip I thought may help they come in all sizes and King size and can be cut to fit single beds (I have 2ft 6in bunk bed size singles) which makes even better value for money

I can also take it, rolled up with ease (in the car) if I travel and stay with family

They come with a 28 day money back no quibble promise, so if you don't get on with it just return - all you lose is the postage.

Hope you find one and it is as good for you.
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Postby Guest » Tue May 30, 2006 4:47 am

I do know that overstock.com has memory foam toppers for under 200 US
I don't know if overstock's products are available in the UK but I thought I'd throw it out there. Could help.
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Postby GLYNIS » Wed May 31, 2006 11:24 pm

I got mine at duelms sale k/size for 127.99. they have a web site .must say , joints are not hurting so much when I get into bed , used to dread, lying down , not so bad now think I will get the pillows as well, Hubby will have to work all 7 nites , oops, he says its like laying in sand , He must
dream of sun sea and sand ................. :wink:


PS Did try our site but dont know if its the rite link? have had no reply tried twice , ?
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Postby weggy » Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:52 pm

hi i got a memory foam matress 4 months ago and wished i had it sooner it has stopped alot of neck and back ache and moulds to your body shape well worth the money its a dream ha ha
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Postby gen » Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:06 pm

I found memory foam made me very hot and sweaty so ended up buying a craftmatic bed, ultimate luxury and I got one with the massage programme V.A.T excempt because of the HMS/EDS.
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Postby GLYNIS » Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:12 pm

:grrrr: Must say that I am more cuffy now even if im not asleep the pressure on my body is not half as bad , But took the pillow back UGH.Did not like it at all, ..Horrid , ...Sorry you did not get on with yours . Sounds like you have a good BED Gen :wink:
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Postby Guest » Thu Jun 15, 2006 12:55 am

How do you know if you're getting the real McCoy when it comes to memory foam? :?
Is it really a case of the more pricey the topper/mattress the better?
I've been looking at Ebay & I'm totally lost.
Any tips?
Ta very much :wink:
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Postby kayadlington » Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:10 am

I was told that the higher the gsm the higher the quality, and also the thicker the layer of memory foam the better. I bought a 3 inch thick 650gsm double topper from ebay for around £110 and have found it really great.

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Postby GLYNIS » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:26 pm

I got mine at Dunelm MILL but they have a web site http://www.dunelm-mill.com. King size 127.99... Very thick and it came with a fill in 2yrs warranty , if that helps .. :wink:
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Postby tiggersmummy » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:43 pm

I have just ordered a matteress topper from Ace gifts and cards for £29.99. Dont know how good it will be, but for that price I'm willing to give it a try. I will let you all know how it goes!!
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