David writes: Hi Pete, I’m replacing an old Simmons Beautyrest Mattress, that I purchased many years ago. It has held up well and I’d like to replace it with something that provides comparable longevity. I’ve read a lot of what you’ve written and agree with you about […]
Read more →Scott writes: Hi Pete, My wife and I have been sleeping on a second hand sleep number bed that we purchased in 2005. We have been shopping both online and in local furniture and mattress stores. We had narrowed our search down to a Tempurpedic […]
Read more →Juli writes: Hi Pete, I have been a long time customer of Stearns & Foster mattresses in SF. I love their soft version from 10-20 years ago. But my new husband likes firmer mattresses, so we got something in between and had to add a featherbed […]
Read more →Abigail writes: Hello Peter, In searching for a new mattress, I came across your informative blog. Before I get to my requirements, I must compliment you on a couple of points. I couldn’t help but notice your willingness to be helpful, providing advice that sometimes does not […]
Read more →Tim writes: Hi Pete, I’ve read through your site and since some responses seem dated, I’ll ask via email now. Us: side sleepers, 155 and 125 lbs. Prefer firmer supportive beds, hate the feeling of sag, and have had mediums with a softer pillow-top. They’ve always […]
Read more →Michelle writes: Hello Pete, I am so discouraged, at this point, trying to find a mattress that doesn’t hurt my back. I have tried memory foam which ended up being too hard. I have tried a hybrid with a soft pillow top and coil bed and now […]
Read more →Joe writes: Hi Pete, My girlfriend and I are looking to buy a new mattress (our third one in only two years). I am 5’3″ 200+ lbs., and she is 6’1″ 180lbs. We have a platform bed with a firm mattress from Ikea, bought in May. She […]
Read more →Amy writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I are in the market for a mattress. I had an innerspring mattress when we met that was VERY firm, due to chronic back pain since I was a kid. I loved it and he said it made him […]
Read more →Sue writes: Hi Pete, I need to buy a new mattress, but I don’t even know where to start. Is there some kind of check off list I can start with? The last two mattresses I bought were disastrous. I bought a $4k Tempur-pedic mattress. What a […]
Read more →Stefanie writes: Hi Pete, I read your Blog about the Beauty Rest with interest. I am currently in need of a new mattress but struggle. I have a really bad lower back and am a belly sleeper. I am 5.11 (145 lbs) , my husband 6.4 (200 […]
Read more →Eileen writes: Hi Pete, Thank you, so much, for freely sharing your extensive knowledge with all of us consumers. Like many others, I purchased a Tempurpedic mattress that I became unhappy with 2 years after getting it. At first, it felt fine. But it became extremely uncomfortable […]
Read more →Augie writes: Hi Pete, We bought a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress, a few months ago. At first, is seemed fine, except for sleeping a bit warm. Now that my exchange period has ended, my back pain has returned. I feel like I just threw hundreds of dollars […]
Read more →Paul writes: Hi Pete, We got all into the hype of mattresses with the memory foam. We then tried the Nectar mattress which is now giving me backaches. I assume that is because it is breaking down. We love our king size but also have a narrow […]
Read more →Suzanne writes: Hi Pete, I bought a Nectar Bed, (first memory foam mattress I ever bought). I understood that I would need an adjustment period. At first, I thought it was great. But now, only 6 months later, I am having low back pain. I […]
Read more →Michelle writes: Hi Pete, I have fibromyalgia. At the advice of a salesman, I bought a memory foam mattress. I’ve had this mattress for a couple of years. At first, it seemed to help my fibro, but not anymore. Lately, I’ve been experiencing numbness in my hands. […]
Read more →Sara writes: Hi Pete, I recently stumbled upon your blog post and website and I’m hoping that you can help me. We have a Tempur-Pedic mattress and I wake up every single day with horrible lower back pain. We have had the mattress several years now and […]
Read more →Brad writes: Hi Pete, We, recently, purchased a gel memory foam mattress. I’ve been getting a headache every day since this mattress was delivered. The people at the store, where I bought it, tell me it’s normal and will dissipate. Is this common? Is this something that […]
Read more →Kristen writes: Hi Pete, I’m looking for some advice. I got a Tempurpedic pro adapt soft mattress. And while I love it, I sleep so HOT. I literally only sleep for like 3 or 4 hours before waking up sweating even though I have a fan directly […]
Read more →Marvin writes: Hi Pete, I have a problem that I’m hoping you can help me solve. We bought a Tempurpedic mattress, just two years ago. And we are still paying for it. No only am I still making payments on this mattress, but I’m paying in terms […]
Read more →Darla writes: Hi Pete, We need a new, well made, reasonably priced mattress. We have a memory foam mattress that’s hurting my husband’s back so badly, he has moved to the guest bedroom. After reading some of your blog posts, I now know that it’s the memory […]
Read more →Lori writes: Hi Pete. I loved what you wrote to this person here: https://themattressexpert.com/2018/01/09/tempurpedic-memory-foam-mattress-for-scoliosis-and-lower-back-pain/ I, too, have chronic back pain plus fibromyalgia. I have been in the worst pain since buying a new mattress in November 2018. It was an expensive purchase but the mattress is much […]
Read more →Kevin writes: Hi Pete, I need a new mattress to relieve my back pain from a bulging disc. I have a memory foam mattress, now, that is making matters worse. I’m living on disability and can’t afford to spend a lot of money, but need something of […]
Read more →Jack writes: Hi Pete, I’m fascinated by the commercials for The Purple Mattress. After reading some of your blog posts, I see that you and they do a lot of memory foam bashing. I’m curious as to your take on The Purple Mattress. Thanks, Jack Hello Jack, […]
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