Suitable pillow

broads

I have Cervical Spondylosis. Fortunately I only suffer slight discomfort at the moment but do have difficulty finding a comfortable position for my head in bed. I mainly lie on my side but occasionally on my back. I only use one pillow. I was thinking about buying a neck pillow. I have searched on the internet and found an assortment but as they are mainly expensive I hesitate to buy one without advice. So, any advice please. Thank you

dreamdaisy

Pillow preference is as individual as those who use them. I'm a side-sleeper, I used to have two but reduced the number to one a few years ago. I have tried a neck pillow, a memory foam standard-shaped one, an expensive Dunlopillo but the best one ever is my latest. I bought it in a market for 9.99, it's nothing special or fancy but by George it's a cracker. You won't know until you try and I wish you well in your search. DD

mates

Yes I have the same problem with my neck. I bought a small narrow pillow which I use to support my neck as well as using my standard memory phone pillow. This little pillow is perfect as it fits in a small bag and goes everywhere with me.

I can't find the one I have but this looks close:

http://www.physiosupplies.com/fitness/Butterfly-Neck-Pillow.html

Good luck!

broads

Thanks for both your replies. I do have a travel neck pillow, was after one for bed.
I know everyone is different so just put query on Forum in hopes I might find something, if that makes sense. Thank you.

frogmorton

I have a memory foam one D**helm do them for £20

It has raised edges slightly so your shoulders and neck are all aligned as they should be

Love

Toni xx

Whose Cervical spond is REALLY bad atm

bubbadog

Hi Broads, DD is right getting the right pillow to help you sleep is an individual thing. I find a pocket sprung pillow is good for supporting my neck and head and helps me with a (not when pain is bad) good nights sleep. So depending on what sort of support you want if you like a harder supportive pillow I reccommend a pocket sprung pillow. Hope you find a pillow to support you soon so you can get a good nights sleep.

Heather65

Hi i have cv and find it difficult sleeping and have been considering getting a pillow as i wake up alot and get restless
My cv is playing up too toni
Heather

PatriciaH

Hi broads I have tried soooo many pillows!!! Memory foam, contoured, feather etc etc. The one I always come back to though is the Dunlopillo. I only use one and I get the 'shallow' version. I find I manage to sleep really well on it - with the added help of the Oramorph

Not sure where you live, or you could look on the internet, at F**nwicks, Newcastle. They have a huge selection of them.

Hope this helps.

Patricia x

lululu

DD is right. I must have bought twenty pillows in the last three years including three memory pillows (one just yesterday) and I still do not have the right one for me! Good luck!

freesia

I've tried so many pillows over the years, and yes many are really expensive...

I have finally (and happily) ended with the following solution, and for me this works....

I have a firm & contoured neck full memory foam pillow, and ontop of that I have a fairly thin cotton soft pillow (which was really inexpensive and therefore can be changed frequently, if required..)

This for "me" works as I find the memory foam too hard and uncomfortable as I am too a side sleeper, but just having the extra couple of inches of the soft cotton pillow ontop makes all the difference for me.... as I can shape comfy into my neck...

Good Luck & sleep well...

broads

Thank you all so much for your replies. Some food for thought. Will persevere.