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Posted 11/30/2013 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
For those of you who have neck problems, is there a certain pillow you use? I have used neck pillows in the past but they are always so stiff and uncomfortable, even while helping your neck. Thanks for any input!
Posted 11/30/2013 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
My physio told me just not too high or too hard when It comes to pillows and no sleeping on stomach.
Posted 12/1/2013 7:14 AM (GMT 0)
I know there's a lot that don't agree with them but I use a feather pillow well 2 of them I can scrunch it under neck how I like it, and as I have to have oxygen at night and also a cpap machine I'm full of cords wires and mask's but still Comfy
Posted 12/1/2013 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
golitho: yeah, I can't have a pillow that is too hard or too high. I have osteoarthritis and 2 herniated disks in my neck and if the pillow is too hard or too high, I will pay for it the next couple of days.

badDay: I have never tried a feather pillow. Will have to check it out, thanks.
Posted 12/2/2013 2:47 PM (GMT 0)
We had to replace our mattress a couple of years ago and they had these coconut infused mattress and pillows, so we got two pillows thrown in and I love them. Go to a bedding place to look. We got them at Mattress firm in the USA. The smell of the coconut is refreshing and helps getting you to sleep...Try getting out to a few places to try out the pillows...
Posted 12/2/2013 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
Chartreux: smellng coconut sounds heavenly! I wonder if they have something similar at Bed Bath and Beyond. Will check it out!
Posted 12/2/2013 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
There one called "coconut bliss" at mattress firm and you can do a google search on it...not a cheap pillow around $50.00 but it's a good pillow.
Posted 12/3/2013 12:10 PM (GMT 0)
OMG! I am glad someone brought this up!
My neck feels like it is cemented together! I went on a search for the perfect pillow or pillows.
I tried 2 different types.
One was half memory foam on one side and regular pillow on the other. I like it for different reasons. You can choose the side that is feeling better at the moment.
I also tried a memory foam pillow that is made of chunks of memory foam. This one is great because you can also scrunch it how you need it. Some people are allergic to feathers.
They were by sleep innovations.
Hope this helps!
Posted 12/3/2015 12:11 PM (GMT 0)
I recently picked up some "Panda" pillows from Costco in the USA. They are the chunks of memory foam type. As Gstar said, it works well because you can shape it how you like.
Posted 12/4/2015 3:37 AM (GMT 0)

countrydad said...
I recently picked up some "Panda" pillows from Costco in the USA. They are the chunks of memory foam type. As Gstar said, it works well because you can shape it how you like.

Yep love mine. Everyone in the family has one.

J-
Posted 12/4/2015 4:13 AM (GMT 0)
I use a beautyrest with 1 inch gusset around it and it's extra firm. Seems okay for me.
Posted 3/23/2016 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
Honestly, it depends on the day. I rotate between three pillows. When I am feeling well I use a memory foam pillow.
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