Suitable pillow
broads
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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
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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. DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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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
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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.0 -
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 atm0 -
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.0
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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
Heather0 -
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 x0 -
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!0
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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...hugs freesia xxx0 -
Thank you all so much for your replies. Some food for thought. Will persevere.0
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