Replacing Tempur mattress
Hi John, i have a real challenge for you. I currently have a 14 year old Tempurpedic matress on a divan base , which needs changing. I’m Looking for a double matress and base. I weigh 11 stone. I have a spinal injury affecting, lower back and neck. I also have Fibromyalgia and M.E. The Tempurpedic seemed good for lower back problems but I have always found it a bit on the hard side, although better once it warms up. With Fibromyalgia everything seems too hard and causes pain on pressure points and just generally.I want a warm cloud!
With M.E I have to avoid chemicals- so will not be buying another Tempurpedic from all I have read about offgassing. What if anything can you suggest to fit all these different problems and requirements. My spine needs something to support an injury but pliable enough to mould into the spinal curve. The Fibro requires something as soft as air and the M.E means I need something as free from chemicals as possible. I am looking at latex, but worried it might be too hard. I have looked at Essentia but don’t think their claims can be backed up. What do you think of latex as a choice for both softness AND support?
What would be the best base, a divan or slatted wood?
I would prefer the wood option to avoid the chemicals in a divan. I have looked at Abaca matressess which claim to be organic latex,or as near as possible to be. The Raglan with a firmness rating of 3 on scale of 1 to 5 looks promising. Thought I had found the answer. BUT for fire retardant it is covered in organic mohair and wool. In clothing, I itch badly anywhere near wool even over the top of something else!
Would this apply in a bed?
The Ramsay doesn’t mention wool but I assume it must be there to meet fire regulations. It is rated 4 out of 5 for firmness. What do you think?
I have read you saying about your problems with getting Natural Latex, so do these claims stand up?
Any reccomendations that can meet all these differing requirements?
I expect to pay a hefty price but for a decent chance of sleep and less pain, I will pay as much as I possibly can, about £2000. I am so hoping you have some ideas and I think it is very kind of you taking so much time to anwer people’s questions.. Buying the right bed is more complicated than finding the right house to put it in!
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Hi Jessie.
Thank you for your enquiry on our website. Your questions and concerns are numerous, and to respond fully with sound reasoning would and could replicate the size of this site once over again. Fibromyalgia and ME are both crippling conditions by themselves, to be struck with both .. I cannot even imagine how debilitating that must be.
Please understand that this is not a definite recommendation but a means to a starting point for you to carry out your own enquiries. Firstly, the mattress-guide/” title=”spring”>spring tension in any mattress should be based solely on your body weight. A medium spring tension would give you the correct level of support. Secondly, mainly heard from other customers who have Fibromyalgia, you need the softest comfort layers possible. From ourselves that would be the Artisan Luxury, which we compare to the feel of the Vi-Spring Devonshire.
| John Ryan By Design Artisan Luxury | Vi-Spring Devonshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1200 GSM British Fleece Wool and Cotton | 600gsm British Fleece Wool |
| 2 | Hairproof Cambric Cover | 1700gsm Devonshire Fleece Wool |
| 3 | 1200gsm Pure Horsehair | NA |
| 4 | 500gsm Pure Wool | NA |
| 5 | 1200gsm Pure Horsetail | NA |
| 6 | 500gsm Pure Wool | 300gsm Bonded British Fleece Wool and Cotton |
| 7 | 1476 Calico encased Pocket Springs [51mm] [1.42mm] | 1326 Calico encased Pocket Springs [54mm] [1.52mm] |
| Total GSM | 4600gsm | 2600gsm |
If you do find that you suffer from any allergies to the natural fibre fillings in this mattress there is a company called Allersafe that sell mattress encasements. We don’t purport to fully understand your condition and anything you can add will no doubt benefit many other readers. If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact the office on 0161 437 4419. Our office hours are 8 am – 8 pm Monday to Friday and 10 am – 4 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Kind Regards
John and Ryan.
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