Sandman

[ithildin]

As some of you know, I have a gimpy hip. I took a fall backwards off a ladder painting a bathroom about twelve years ago, and hit the toilet with my back/hip on the way down. As with most injuries, some days are better than others. But lately, the pain seems to have been getting worse. I realized when we were in Tempe that a lot of it was caused by the ancient mattress I sleep on. When I roll onto my right hip , the pain wakes me up, so I haven't had a full night's sleep since we moved. That didn't happen when we were away. I knew the mattress sucked, but not that much. So I went mattress shopping today, and put a deposit down on one. We looked at a few places in St. George, but ended up checking out the new mattress place that opened locally. Got a good price plus free delivery/setup and they take away the old one. Yay! Can't wait till next week when I will actually have it home!

Comments

[tygermama.livejournal.com]

Now I have mattress envy! :D

Will there be pics?

[easilymused1956.livejournal.com]

Wonderful for you. I, unfortunately, have bad shoulders that will drop out of joint while I sleep on a regular bed. So I sleep in a recliner. Actually sleep very comfortably in it.

Again, have good rest.

Renee

[dj-aida.livejournal.com]

Ouch, that's terrible! My mother had hip problems for most of her life, and had to have hip replacement surgery for both of her hips. It was very hard on her.

I myself have problems with my lower back, and yes, depending on where I sleep it can be excruciatingly painful. Getting a new mattress is the best thing you could have done.

[theteej2.livejournal.com]

Ohhhh! There is just nothing in the world like owning a brand new mattress!

Three years ago my ancient bed fell apart, literally, which in turn finally made me go looking for a new one. The first new bed I have ever owned.

It is bliss, really helps my back and neck.

You will love having a new mattress!

[theteej2.livejournal.com]

I'd post a piccie of it, but I don't think I can on your journal...

[mischief5.livejournal.com]

New mattresses are the bestest things! Sleep well, m'dear!

[otterevil.livejournal.com]

I sleep in a recliner too - weight/joint/breathing issues which are getting better. I sort of miss the outstretched lolling (not LOL'ing[g]) that you can do in a bed, but the recliner is very comfortable.

[otterevil.livejournal.com]

Ow! [winces at description]

New mattresses are very nice :)

Now go buy new sheets and pillows! [g] Ithy buuuyyyy!

[spiffikins]

It's quite amazing how sleeping *elsewhere* can make a person realize how bad our beds are - I hope your new mattress is awesome!

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

LOL! Of a mattress?

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Here's hoping!

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to it!

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

I like my sheets!!

[ithildyn.livejournal.com]

It really was quite an eye opener!

[tygermama.livejournal.com]

Yes, I envy that you get a new bed. My bed is ancient but it was free, so I got what I paid for. :D

[strangevisitor7.livejournal.com]

YAY for new mattress!!! I hate bad mattresses and it's so worth it to have a good one. :D

[elycia.livejournal.com]

Just *thinking* about how much that must have hurt when you did it makes me cringe. Good luck with the new mattress, and pleasant dreams!!

[curly-purls.livejournal.com]

I know that I have to adjust my air mattress, every so often. Hip and lower back issues--scoliosis of the spine.

Do you take something along the Osteobiflex line for joint health?

[lilliew.livejournal.com]

A good mattress helps ALOT with hip pain. If not a new mattress, a foam mattress topper. That's helped me alot.

Massage/chiropractic can help too, along with glucosamine.

Hope it helps!