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[Dierdre]

I've always preferred a firm mattress as soft ones usually made my back ache. Recently though I'm waking up in the night after lying on my side with a numb hip, the skin and flesh feel completely numb, this happens on both sides. I'm not a thin bony person, there's plenty of cushioning on my hips so a bit confused. Also lying on my back now causes back ache and stiffness and I struggle to then turn over. My previously comfy mattress now feels like lying on a concrete slab!
Is this normal as you age and do I now need a softer mattress or mattress topper?

[Ayesha]

It is normal and I would start with a mattress topper first to see if that relieves the problem.
I started with a firm mattress, then needed a soft topper then eventually had to buy a soft mattress, the joys of an ageing body!

[Dierdre]

Thanks Ayesha, I'll start looking for a topper now and hopefully get a good night's sleep again.

[jaypo]

Same here Dierdre, always needed a firm mattress but blimey my hips started to do the same, bout an Inofia one,which is still fairly firm but has a soft top to it (bit like myself    ) and all good now

[Dierdre]

Glad I'm not the only one, I've been looking on Amazon for a topper, they all look the same so looking for the best reviews. Hopefully get it for the weekend.
When I was away in February for two weeks I was fine then but put it down to the hot weather as my neck had stopped aching too. Must have been the softer mattress, if so I know it works. Probably have to buy bigger fitted sheets to fit over it too.

[Sophya]

Your mattress appears insufficient now that your body has undergone transformations through the years. A firm sleeping surface frequently causes hip sensations of numbness which become more common in older people. A mattress topper should be your starting point because it promises better comfort without replacing the entire bed. A new mattress with softer characteristics may be the solution when a mattress topper does not provide sufficient relief. You should find equilibrium in order to maximize mattress satisfaction.

[Dierdre]

I've been on my new mattress topper for a week now and it's much better. Struggled with getting the fitted sheet to fit though as my mattress is a deep one and now I've got another 10cm on top.

[Dazedandconfused]

A mattress topper really helped me.  You can buy deeper fitted sheets online so you don't have a fight to make the bed. 😊

[CLKD]

Morning.  Put the sheet on the mattress as usual then add the topper. 

Years ago it was believed that those suffering from back problems should sleep on a firm mattress = Orthopaedic designs.  Wrong.

The one we have had on our huge bed is right now, I can snuggle down into it.  I have bilateral bursitis which isn't troublesome until it's almost time to wake up, when both sides really ache. 

[Dierdre]

But the sheet wouldn't cover the topper then?

[CLKD]

Does that matter?  Or wrap a sheet around the topper on top of the sheet on the mattress?

[jaypo]

You can get extra deep fitted sheets Dierdre but maybe still not enough?

[Dierdre]

Problem solved, I've moved into the other bedroom  with a thinner mattress and the topper and sheets are fitting now. Been thinking of swopping for a while as its quieter in there anyway. My guests can have my hard mattress 

[jaypo]

  That's nice 

[CLKD]

Let us know how you sleep in a different room  ........