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My husband has a hard time getting comfortable in bed consequently he doesn't sleep well. Does anybody have a good suggestion for a mattress/bed? We're hoping a different matress might help.
Inexpensive solution for our family has been a wooden frame with cross slats and a memory foam mattress.
When I get into bed, I cannot move myself sideways because I sink into my pillowtop mattress. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I think firm is better because I can push against it with my elbows. I find moving in bed very difficult!
I am not aware of any special mattresses for Parkinson’s patients, but my memory foam mattress feels mighty good.
Boy ,wouldn't that be nice if they did but what little I know I don't think so. A nice bed would make a difference
I LOVE the Saatva adjustable bed ( available online in all sizes). It even has a nightlight which runs around the perimeter of the bed! It also has a ledge which goes around the base of he bed which… read more
My husband has PD …. Needs a very firm mattress ! He Wants to be able to push himself up with his hands and arms to get out of bed.
Our mattress is too soft and does not support his push up, lift motion.
Thanks for any suggestions !
I bought a purple mattress nice
Thank you
I am in stage 1 to early 2 . I have a temper-pedic mattress with upper and lower raises. It is becoming too soft. I find myself moving like an inchworm in some beds to move. I have a partially torn rotator cuff to boot; so, need a firm shoulder neck support. What firm mattresses work well for others. I like very firm prior to symptoms onset. Thanks!
Also does anyone use Mucuna who can tell me what dose, brands, etc. work best for them? Realize it is not FDA approved. Have my… read more
Appreciate the response but MUCUNA is a form of L-dopa not a pain med it is a pure form and I am trying to discover more about it VOLTAREN is a medicine for
pain reliefAnti-inflammatory I believe… read more
I was wondering if there is any better mattress that someone could recommend. We have a soft sided mattress, and my husband has a really hard time getting up from it. Should we have a firm mattress? Any certain brand? Thanks.
firm bed and leg counter balance. side roll to exit
Any recommendations for the best mattress for Parkinson needs with sleeping issues?
I have trouble sleeping also and I have one of the best mattresses you can get and I take a sleeping pill just part of the disease I think