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@triciaot

Do you sleep on your back? On side?
I cannot sleep on any mattress on my back anymore. I get lower back pain on a tempur-pedic foam, a regular soft top mattress or firm, and I tried laying down for a bit on my son’s sleepnumber but got up aching. When I’m on my back my knees bend backwards - a new problem when menopause took away my estrogen and skin/tendon elasticity. A pillow under my knees or a mattress that lifts my knees work, but neither keep my back from hurting.

I can sleep on my side, with extra pillows for positioning on just about any mattress except those that sag too much in the middle.
I loved our tempur-pedic but my husband got tired of it so we replaced it with a spring mattress with a soft top. Works okay.

I guess you’ve tried side sleeping with a pillow between your knees? Some of the commercial strap-on foam cushions made for this purpose are not made correctly. They don’t separate the knees enough. The separation keeps the back from twisting which is what so many people find painful in the morning.
I also do better if I tuck a pillow under my arm, the one on the high side. But it’s too much trouble to cope with two pillows when I want to turn over, which I do multiple times during the night. I think a long body pillow might work - but it keeps me too separate from my husband - neither of us like that.

Side sleepers - do you have a mattress you like? How about a pillow? I haven’t found a pillow I like much for side sleeping - I’ve tried a bunch.

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triciaot, I couldn't tell if you were replying to me or someone else....if I am replying wrongfully, I apologize in advance.

I am a side sleeper. The Beautyrest memory foam classic mattress has been amazing from Mattress Firm. I'm not sure if they make them anymore, but, I am sure they the "latest and greatest" version of it.

I really like two pillows that I have bought on Amazon. I have neck issues. I have 3 pillows that I love. The really like the one I am using now (my favorite is out of stock) and also Bed, Bath and Beyond's carries really good ones by Isotoner which was recommended by my Orthopedic, PA and it worked great for a while. I cannot remember which one I used by Isotoner. These are my favorite 2 from Amazon: 1) Memory Foam Pillow for sleeping ergonomic contour cervical by Polovo, $29.99 and I am currently using this one 2) UTTU Sandwich queen pillow is$48.99 My favorite!
Pros: The #1 pillow is a cooler pillow than #2. #2 is a tad more comfortable, but, it is sold out most of the time and more expensive.
Cons: You cannot wash these pillows, but, you can the cases that come with them. If you sit them out in the sun at the onset to get rid of the "new" smell it will discolor them a little.

I hope this helps. Blessings & Prayers....

A Body pillow works better than 2 pillows but terrible to try switching sides or being forced to decide which is better cuddling or being comfortable.