Waterbed vs. conventional mattress
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says… Hi, Does anybody know of a FAQ or a research report where sleeping in waterbeds and conventional mattresses is compared. I’m also interested in your personal opinions. Thanks, Ulf
According to those medical experts who deal with people who have pain while lying in bed, a _ pure latex_ mattress is indicated, above any other. Runs around $500 for a twin. This is _not_ polyurethane or urethane foam, it is pure latex, as in rubber from the rubber tree. It is also nonallergenic. I’m trying to get Medicaid to pay for one for me as I have severe fibromyalgia and have pain anywhere my body touches the mattress. Still working on it. May have to "beg" one of my sons to buy it for me. Just another bit of input! Lullabyes! Ruth Esther
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Christiansson) writes: Hi, Does anybody know of a FAQ or a research report where sleeping in waterbeds and conventional mattresses is compared. I’m also interested in your personal opinions. Thanks, Ulf My personal opinion is that my life would be hell without my waterbed. I lived in the tropical south for 3 years. When I came back to cold and rainy washington, the arthritis in my legs was killing me. I was in a lot of pain until one day I happened to lay on my mom’s waterbed. I noticed that the pain eased considerably. It made sense, since I’d been using hot water bottles on my knees. I bought my own waterbed and I don’t think I cold live without it. The only thing I could ask for is another mattress with less wave. TamiI couldn’t agree more about the waterbed and sleep ability. I adjust
the comfort of mine by regulating the amount of water in it. Also, the now sell bags with baffles in them so you can get almost no rolling motion if that’s what you want. Our local store has bags with 3 different levels of baffles available. My main concern is any potential damage from EMF radiation from the heater? Any thoughts. Gordon
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Christiansson) writes: UCHi, UCDoes anybody know of a FAQ or a research report where sleeping in UCwaterbeds and conventional mattresses is compared. I’m also UCinterested in your personal opinions. UCThanks, UCUlf
TGMy personal opinion is that my life would be hell without my TGwaterbed. I lived in the tropical south for 3 years. When I came TGback to cold and rainy washington, the arthritis in my legs was TGkilling me. I was in a lot of pain until one day I happened to lay TGon my mom’s waterbed. I noticed that the pain eased considerably. TGIt made sense, since I’d been using hot water bottles on my knees. TGI bought my own waterbed and I don’t think I cold live without it. TGThe only thing I could ask for is another mattress with less wave. GTamiI couldn’t agree more about the waterbed and sleep ability. I Gadjust the comfort of mine by regulating the amount of water in it. GAlso, the now sell bags with baffles in them so you can get almost no Grolling motion if that’s what you want. Our local store has bags Gwith 3 different levels of baffles available. GMy main concern is any potential damage from EMF radiation from the Gheater? Any thoughts. GGordon
Gordon, All I know is that when I was pregnant, they said not to sleep directly over the heater. Best thing I can think of is to keep the heater at the end of the bed. But they also advised me against blow drying my hair, curling my hair, wish I could find the list of things I wasn’t supposed to do. Here’s another good thing for a waterbed: Place a little baby on the bed (never unattended). Lean over baby with one hand on each side of baby’s abdomen. Repeatedly press down quickly and let go. ;) Makes the baby pop up a little and mine loves it. Tami
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Tami, I’ve put my waterbed heater on a timer, so it’s off when I’m asleep and on while I’m away. Works just fine.
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writes: Tami, I’ve put my waterbed heater on a timer, so it’s off when I’m asleep and on while I’m away. Works just fine.
Thanks for the idea. Tami
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Hi, Does anybody know of a FAQ or a research report where sleeping in waterbeds and conventional mattresses is compared. I’m also interested in your personal opinions.
I purchased one to see if it would help my insomnia. While it didn’t do a thing in that respect, it managed to completely alleviate back aches I used to have in the mornings. Cheers… Andrew Andrew Leniart – Freelance Journalist Amiga & IBM PC Consultant SysOp – Andy’s Attic! BBS Ph: +61-3-9748-0784 Available 24 Hrs a day – Amiga / Ibm / OS2 File Support FidoNet: 3:633/106 AmigaNet: 41:300/106 http://netspace.net.au/~aleniart
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My main concern is any potential damage from EMF radiation from the heater? Any thoughts. Gordon
The jury isn’t in on the potential hazards, but prudent avoidance isn’t hard to arrange. I bought at $12 timer from Radio Shack and set my waterbed heater to come on in the AM after I should be out of the bed, and go off in the evening before I normally go to sleep. The mass of the water in the bed smooths out the temperature variations to the point that I can’t notice it being any warmer or cooler at particular times of the day. Works for me. YMMV Kevin
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Christiansson) writes: Hi, Does anybody know of a FAQ or a research report where sleeping in waterbeds and conventional mattresses is compared. I’m also interested in your personal opinions. Thanks, Ulf My personal opinion is that my life would be hell without my waterbed. I lived in the tropical south for 3 years. When I came back to cold and rainy washington, the arthritis in my legs was killing me. I was in a lot of pain until one day I happened to lay on my mom’s waterbed. I noticed that the pain eased considerably. It made sense, since I’d been using hot water bottles on my knees. I bought my own waterbed and I don’t think I cold live without it. The only thing I could ask for is another mattress with less wave. Tami
We bought a hybrid waterbed that has almost no wave. I believe the manufacturer is Classic, but if you’d like, I can try and find the bill of sale.
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: : TamiI couldn’t agree more about the waterbed and sleep ability. I adjust : the comfort of mine by regulating the amount of water in it. : Also, the now sell bags with baffles in them so you can get almost no : rolling motion if that’s what you want. Our local store has bags with 3 : different levels of baffles available. : My main concern is any potential damage from EMF radiation from the : heater? Any thoughts. Here are my thoughts: think of how many other electrical appliances you have in your house. Why balk at a little ol’ waterbed heater? Also, the ill-effects, if any, from EMFs haven’t really been proven. I think as long as you’re not using a high-powered electromagnet to heat your bed, you’re proably OK. JP
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Christiansson) writes: Hi, Does anybody know of a FAQ or a research report where sleeping in waterbeds and conventional mattresses is compared. I’m also interested in your personal opinions. Thanks, Ulf
My personal opinion is that my life would be hell without my waterbed. I lived in the tropical south for 3 years. When I came back to cold and rainy washington, the arthritis in my legs was killing me. I was in a lot of pain until one day I happened to lay on my mom’s waterbed. I noticed that the pain eased considerably. It made sense, since I’d been using hot water bottles on my knees. I bought my own waterbed and I don’t think I cold live without it. The only thing I could ask for is another mattress with less wave. Tami
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Hi, Does anybody know of a FAQ or a research report where sleeping in waterbeds and conventional mattresses is compared. I’m also interested in your personal opinions. Thanks, Ulf
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Hi, Does anybody know of a FAQ or a research report where sleeping in waterbeds and conventional mattresses is compared. I’m also interested in your personal opinions. Thanks, Ulf
Hmmm.. Don’t know of any faq’s, but in my own humble opinion… I Love My Waterbed!! We went to it after I hurt my back very bad last year, and all the sudden my allergies cleared up as an extra added bonus! Hate having to sleep on a conventional mattress now! Jan Dunaway
