Ouch!

[redbird]

We turned the futon over a few days ago (which you're supposed to do regularly, and we have been lax about), and apparently went from a lumpy-but-tolerable configuration to one that I cannot sleep on without hurting myself.

Specifically, I have been having trouble finding a good position to fall asleep in: and even when I do (as last night) I'm waking up with pain down my left side, pain bad enough that I can't get back to sleep and that the mornings, at least, are difficult. We've already tried re-flipping it, but I suspect we'll have to try that again. I may also try stuffing clothes (something from the back of the closet, that I haven't worn in ages, if possible) under it in the interests of getting closer to flat.

Yes, we need a new bed. cattitude wants a Western-style mattress and box spring; I've no strong objection to such (though I like that the futon-and-frame are nearer the floor), but am wondering if it makes more sense to get a new futon, and plan to throw it away soon, than to spend the money for an entire new bed right now.

I'm also wondering if there's any point in not having tea: that is, any chance that I'll go back to sleep this morning. Probably not.

Comments

[laurel]

FWIW these days you don't really need a box spring to go along with a mattress 'cuz mattresses are now so well-cushioned. Platform beds are increasingly popular for this reason and are often lower to the ground, more like a futon. Might be a viable compromise, when the time comes to make a purchase.

[bibliofile.livejournal.com]

OTOH, the springs are often thrown in for free when you buy a decent mattress.

[stakebait.livejournal.com]

That's what I was gonna suggest, but you beat me to it. Ikea has many low beds for not too much money, re: the investment issue.

[roadnotes.livejournal.com]

We're in the putting-off-buying-a-futon state, too. And for much the same reason: it doesn't seem to fit either of us in our sleep any more.

[teddywolf.livejournal.com]

Have you checked out either an air-based mattress or a tempur-foam mattress? Anytime I walk past a Brookstone I zoom in and lie down on their Tempurpedic. Co-o-o-omfy - for me anyways.

*thoughtful face* and hammercock mentioned getting an equivalent mattress for a lot less than Brookstone (as in maybe 80-90% off), supposed to basically be the same mattress.

[calimac.livejournal.com]

If you like sleeping near the floor, don't buy a current-model Western mattress, at least not at the store we got ours. Mattresses used to be a few inches thick: ours is literally a foot thick. (And weighs something unbelievable.) Combined with box spring (which is still advisable) and frame, we're now a full two feet off the floor. I rather like this; you might not.