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Best mattress for ankylosing spondylitis

JB asked
5th December 2013

Hi there, I just brought a base and mattress I didn’t really think of- if it would be ok for my back and joints. I have ankylosing spondylitis. The bed base has a Sprung slatted base and the mattress is 13.5 Gauge Bonnell spring mattress with memory foam. I have a really good mattress right now which is a pocket sprung memory foam, but 1 our new base is kingsize and my old mattress is double. 2 my partner has really ruined his side of the bed by launching himself whilst turning. I’m really worried that I have spent money on something that will cause me a lot of pain. Is this new mattress going to fine or should I think of buying a topper?

If so what would you recommend. Many thanks Jb .

1 Answer
Lee Staff
answered 10 years ago

Hi JB.

Sorry, but can’t say whether it is suitable or not.

I don’t know your bodyweights, don’t know the mattress, don’t know how much memory foam is included ..

and so on.

Please read the article here on the question you should be asking yourself when thinking of buying a new bed or mattress.

At the end of the day, knowing that it is a 13.5 Bonnell spring unit indicates that this is a cheap mattress and guessing that you did not pay much for it indicates also that a topper will be required to ensure you get the most out of it.

How much to spend on a double mattress?What can I expect for my money?
Under £500Will not get you much at best a 13.5 gauge open coil/cage sprung with a thin polyester layer or a solid foam mattress.
£500Entry level spunbond springs with some form of synthetic upholstery. Usually one sided mattresses.
£750The beginnings of a basic pocket springs unit with 800 – 1000 count. No substantial amount of filling other than foams and synthetic materials. Two sided models.
£1000Should get you away from most low ranges and into the mid-range pocket spring models.
£1250Should get you a decent pocket sprung mattress with some Natural Fibre content.
£1500Should get you many manufacturers mid-range models with Natural Fibres
£1500-£2000Should get you a Hand Made primarily Natural Fibre Quality Mattress
£2000+You should expect 100% Natural Fibres and Traditional Hand Made Construction Method.
£5000+A Bespoke Hand Made Sleep System, High-end Spring Units & Featuring the Worlds Most Luxurious Natural Fibres.

For other readers, Memory Foam on a open coil unit is the cheapest and lowest grade Memory Foam mattress you can get.

The combination of Reflex (PU) Foam with memory foam is a far better buy and they can usually be found at a similar price.

Memory Foam on a pocket spring unit gives a more forgiving support but bear in mind that this will have to be supplemented with a decent layer of memory Foam for the comfort.

We advise that all Memory Foam mattresses be supplemented with a topper of sorts.

This does not have to be Memory Foam, particularly if heat is an issue, so consider something along the lines of Ultimate Wool Fleece from Soak & Sleep.

Kind Regards Gary

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