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(30 Posts)
kittylester Sat 13-Nov-21 16:41:24

We had a Tempur for 19 years. I never found it too hot and found it very good for support.

We changed it about a month ago for a hybrid from John Lewis. So far so good.

JenniferEccles Sat 13-Nov-21 16:02:08

I would look at shops and manufacturers which allow you to return the bed/mattress after a few weeks if it’s not suitable.

It’s so difficult to come to a decision in shops isn’t it?

BigBertha1 Sat 13-Nov-21 06:56:56

I had a memory foam topped mattress which did get very hot and became too soft for my back. Recently my unstable disc and spinal arthritis had an acute episode..total agony. My Silent night back care mattress was wonderful. I wouldn't have a Tempur but they are very popular.

Rosie51 Fri 12-Nov-21 21:25:55

I thought Tempur were one of the ones that do the money back if you're not satisfied? I think they give you at least a couple of months to try it out, so if you can find this offer it might be worth insisting despite the sales assistant's 'advice'. I hope you can find something to give you some relief.

ExDancer Fri 12-Nov-21 21:16:33

I have had a chronic bad back for 50+ years, and made it worse by falling and fracturing a vertebrae 2 years ago. I wake up in agony every morning, sometimes crying with pain, and have been prescribed morphine paches by the NHS pain clinic.
I have spent a small fortune on mattresses but never found one that helped.
Has anyone tried a Tempur mattess? Every shop I go into looking for one the salesperson has talked me out of it, saying they make you sweat, they don't support you, are a waste of money - And so on.
I am under 5ft tall and weigh less than 8 stone, most mattress descriptions boast about supporting 20 stone and over. I don't think they cater for people like me.
Any comments, for and against?
Perhaps I need a child's bed?