Big weight difference and sciatica as well - help!
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Hi, A wonderful site and it's amazing how covert the whole bed selling industry is. We want a king sizes mattress that fits this criteria if at all possible: I'm 10 stone whereas my husband is 23 stone. I suffer with sciatica pain whereas my husband suffers with arthiritis. A kingsize mattress that needs turning is difficult for us to cope with. We both sleep on our side but whereas I stay put, my husband tosses and turns a fair bit. We both love a very soft, springy bed that feels as if we've sunk into it. I feel pain in the kidney area if a bed is firm, and my husband is prone to pain in the hips when he sleeps on his side on hotel beds. Our present mattress is a Sleepmaster pocket sprung 1200, which has been fine, but it's now 9 years old and we're ready for a replacement. Ideally we're looking to spend £500 - £800 but if there were nothing suitable for us in this budget range, we could stretch this. I know it's a big ask but is there anything that you would recommend?
Many thanks. Michelle. .
Hi Michelle
Thank you for your question.
Firstly, do not underestimate the weight difference between you and your husband.
To find a mattress that will suit you both adequately is going to be nigh on impossible for the budget you have set yourself.
My first recommendation would be The Artisan Naturals which has an overall medium comfort layer and we can tweek the spring tension in that mattress to suit your body weights, a medium spring for you and a firm spring for your husband. There is well above average upholstery so the comfort will be in keeping with your existing mattress.
| Bodyweight | Spring tension |
|---|---|
| Upto 16 Stone / 50-101kg | Medium (1.4mm) |
| 16 Stone / 101kg Upwards | Firm (1.6mm) |
| Available in Bespoke Products (Please Call) | Soft (1.2mm) |
| John Ryan By Design Artisan Naturals | Vi Spring Regal Superb | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1200gsm Blended British Fleece Wool and Cotton. | 900gsm Blended real Shetland Isle Fleece Wool and Cotton |
| 2 | Hairproof Cambric Cover | Hairproof Cambric Cover |
| 3 | 1250gsm Rebound Poly Cotton | 1200gsm long stranded Horsetail blended with British Fleece Wool |
| 4 | 1500gsm 100% Pure Mohair | 1000gsm Bonded British Fleece Wool and Cotton |
| 5 | 1600 Calico encased Pocket Springs [ 49mm ] [1.28mm ] | 1720 Calico encased Pocket Springs [48mm ] [1.28mm ] |
| Total GSM | 3950gsm | 3100gsm |
If this does exceed your available budget, the next option you have is to buy a mattress with adequate support and add your own comfort layers in the form of a mattress enhancer or topper.
However, keep in mind the support your husband requires will be a lot different to yours and if there will be no option to have dual spring tension, there will have to a compromise of sorts.
Hope this assists but please do not hesitate to contact our office on 0161 437 4419.
Kind regards Julie
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