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Adjustable Bed - Side sleeper

WeiRDgeRL — Fri, 30 May 2025 09:56:50 GMT

Hi Everyone

I am thinking about getting an adjustable bed but I am a side sleeper and a few people told me that would probably be uncomfortable for me.

Anyone here use an adjustable bed and do you like it? Also if you can tell me what brand/model you have I would appreciate it.

Thanks so much!

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ScrapHappy — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:46:53 GMT

I've had an adjustable bed for some time now, a split king. So husband can adjust his side and I can adjust mine. I can't sleep in one position throughout the night. I start on my back and then switch from side to side. It's much more comfortable than a regular mattress. Lots of options as to a mattress and the base.

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Shihtzursqmom — Fri, 30 May 2025 11:19:59 GMT

We have a split king Sleep Number adjustable bed also I’m a side sleeper
I have back issues I can’t stay in one position all night
My husband has always said I’m difficult to sleep with because I do toss and turn all night
With this bed I don’t disturb him with my tossing we both like the head elevated and we like being able to elevate the foot if needed
We also like being able to adjust the firmness of the mattress to suit how we feel on a particular night
I’m not sure we could go Back to a regular mattress either

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We rescue cats — Fri, 30 May 2025 12:36:27 GMT

We have a sleep number and I tolerate it but am not in love with it. We started with a split king but after a battle with the company they traded it for a regular king. I do love the firmness adjustment for each side, it is a marrige saver! DH has acid reflux and the head elevation is terrific for that. Both our motorhomes have had sleep numbers, love the adjustability to the firmness. Being able to set the mattress position is a great option in our home bedroom but he did not want it in the camper.

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manny2 — Fri, 30 May 2025 12:43:56 GMT

I am a side sleeper too. I was thinking of an adjustable bed. I’m thinking the elevation would help with the pressure points. Let me know if you get one, and what you think. When I have a chance, I’m going to go look at a few different models.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:04:56 GMT

I wish they made a split queen but then again we would need to change bed frames and I love our frame it has 4 storage drawers which hold a lot of stuff

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WeiRDgeRL — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:23:21 GMT

I also have reflux/ gerd issues so hearing it helped your DH is great to hear!

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WeiRDgeRL — Fri, 30 May 2025 14:23:52 GMT

Thanks everyone! I appreciate the feedback

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redbird — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:10:00 GMT

We have a stearns and foster mattress on an adjustable base. We love to read in bed so have the head raised for that then we lower the head so it is just slightly elevated and have the feet just slightly elevated to take pressure off our backs. We both sleep well on our sides or backs with that setting,The adjustments are easily made by you for you . We love ours after three years.

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mrshckynut — Fri, 30 May 2025 19:50:01 GMT

@WeiRDgeRL an adjustable bed gives most sleepers a lot more options in sleep positions guess it depends on each individual

mrshckynut

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sandy53 — Fri, 30 May 2025 20:20:42 GMT

We have had an adjustable bed for about 15+ years. The ONLY time I have used the adjustment is in 2020 when I coughed for 4 months. My DH has adjusted his side maybe a half dozen times in all those years. So it has not been great or even necessary for us. Neither of us read in bed. The mattress choice is much more important.

One thing to consider is the base is VERY heavy and difficult to move.

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Marp — Fri, 30 May 2025 20:49:19 GMT

As much as I like the way I sleep with my adjustable bed there is something I like even more--how much easier it is to change the linens.

By raising and lowering the head then the foot minimizes the need for me to stretch to get the sheets on an off the queen size bed.

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Shepherdlover — Fri, 30 May 2025 21:36:16 GMT

I've had one, Sleep Comfort, for over a year. I only sleep on my side and it's wonderful. I love my bed so much that now I can sleep on my side, on my back, etc.

You can always try the 100 day trial. Not sure how it works, but you never know.

I'm a senior, 77 years young so my body used to hurt. When I wake up, nothing hurts. You will love it.

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WeiRDgeRL — Sat, 31 May 2025 23:44:28 GMT

Thanks again everyone! I appreciate it

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Seminole2 — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:23:48 GMT

@I am still oxox there are several split queens out on the market. They are unique as they are only split at the head and about 1/2 way down. We look into them back last fall but decided upsize to a king size bed.

AtoZ sells the sheets and we buy our sheets from Peachtree sheets and they sell them as well. Have fun!

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I am still oxox — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:31:01 GMT

@Seminole2 wrote:
@I am still oxox there are several split queens out on the market. They are unique as they are only split at the head and about 1/2 way down. We look into them back last fall but decided upsize to a king size bed.

AtoZ sells the sheets and we buy our sheets from Peachtree sheets and they sell them as well. Have fun!

@Seminole2 Thank you so much the thing is I do not think we could use our bedframe which has drawers in it which hold all the things that were displaced when we renovated and moved our laundry center to the linen closet

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Teddie — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 22:24:50 GMT

We started out in our marriage with a waterbed with baffles, back when they were popular. It was very comfortable. Later, we got a Select Comfort and absolutely loved it. About a year ago it was leaking air and I was forced to buy something new. A relative advised that I get a Nectar mattress. They allow a year for you to decide if you like it. The mattress I got was too hard and I have been uncomfortable. I have always kept mattress pads on all mattresses so they stay in excellent condition. I have a Select Comfort being delivered this Wednesday, the 4th, and someone is coming to pick up the other one. I don't like all the rigamarole I have to go through but I'm so looking forward to going back to what I know and love.

I didn't get the one that elevates at the head or feet or cools or warms. I don't need that. I got the best version of the simple one. I just want to have one that cradles me and allows me to sleep well again.

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cottagegirl8 — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:18:57 GMT

I have two sleep number beds in my home. I am a side sleeper & I love these beds. One of my sleep numbers is 20 years old & still one of the best investments I have made for my sleep & health.

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mousiegirl — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:00:47 GMT

I have had a sleep number from here for over ten years. first, a remote stopped working, was sent a new, and the other stopped working years ago. What I do not like about this mattress is that it cannot be turned over that I know of, so where one sleeps, the mattress has a large dip. I had to get three mattress toppers, for the side I sleep on, and it still dips, not as bad as before though. If the remote worked, this might have been remedied without the toppers.

It is high and difficult to get into, I am short, maybe only affects shorties, so I have to stand on a pillow which stays on the floor, place a knee on the bed and push off from the pillow, then wiggle into position.

I am looking for something easier to get into and the raised head and feet feature sounds good, I already sleep with my legs on a pillow or a pillow between my legs, also am a side sleeper.