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Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:58 am
by ChicagoGranny
ephraimh wrote: ↑Thu Dec 19, 2019 6:09 pm
45 is what his tech said which sounds sort of very much a lot more than makes sense to me
Yup.
For that much elevation, an adjustable bed (
https://www.tuck.com/adjustable-bed-reviews/) is needed. They are great for sleep apnea patients. Well worth the investment.
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:14 pm
by greatunclebill
i question the 45 degree number people are using. to achieve 45 degrees, if your bed is 6 feet long and the top of the mattress is 3 feet from the floor, the head of the bed would have to be 3 feet about the foot of the bed, or 6 feet from the floor to achieve true 45 degrees. you would have to tie yourself to the bed to keep from sliding off. who really thinks they sleep like that?
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:16 pm
by Julie
Yes, but who gets out of bed starting with their head? You just swivel your lowest part and swing your legs out...
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:22 pm
by zonker
Julie wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:16 pm
Yes, but who gets out of bed starting with their head? You just swivel your lowest part and swing your legs out...
THAT'S what i've been doing wrong all these years!!
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 8:55 am
by ChicagoGranny
greatunclebill wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:14 pm
the head of the bed would have to be 3 feet above the foot of the bed
2.49 feet (a squared + b squared = c squared)
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:48 am
by palerider
greatunclebill wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:14 pm
i question the 45 degree number people are using. to achieve 45 degrees, if your bed is 6 feet long and the top of the mattress is 3 feet from the floor, the head of the bed would have to be 3 feet about the foot of the bed, or 6 feet from the floor to achieve true 45 degrees. you would have to tie yourself to the bed to keep from sliding off. who really thinks they sleep like that?
You're not wedging the whole bed, just the top half, it'd be like a hospital bed that's raised,put some knee lift, it wouldn't be too bad.
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:52 am
by palerider
zonker wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:22 pm
Julie wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:16 pm
Yes, but who gets out of bed starting with their head? You just swivel your lowest part and swing your legs out...
THAT'S what i've been doing wrong all these years!!
Did Julie's apparently random comment make sense to anyone? I can't even see what she might be referring to.
It'd be nice if she'd learn how to use the quote button.
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 12:26 pm
by zonker
palerider wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:48 am
greatunclebill wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:14 pm
i question the 45 degree number people are using. to achieve 45 degrees, if your bed is 6 feet long and the top of the mattress is 3 feet from the floor, the head of the bed would have to be 3 feet about the foot of the bed, or 6 feet from the floor to achieve true 45 degrees. you would have to tie yourself to the bed to keep from sliding off. who really thinks they sleep like that?
You're not wedging the whole bed, just the top half, it'd be like a hospital bed that's raised,put some knee lift, it wouldn't be too bad.
for some reason, i'm now picturing frankenstein's monster, strapped to the bed.
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 1:22 pm
by jimbud
palerider wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:52 am
zonker wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:22 pm
Julie wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:16 pm
Yes, but who gets out of bed starting with their head? You just swivel your lowest part and swing your legs out...
Did Julie's apparently random comment make sense to anyone? I can't even see what she's referring to.
Maybe. Does this help?
How to Fix Embarrassing Bed Head Fast
1. Wet a Comb and Drag It Through Your Hair. You don't need to dunk your whole head underwater, just hold a comb under the
faucet and work it through the worst spots in your hair. ...
2. Apply Some Product. Work a small amount of gel or mousse into your hair with your hands. ...
3. Use Heat. ...
4. Finish With Hairspray.
I don't know if it does. May not be the same thang.
JPB
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 1:34 pm
by palerider
jimbud wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2019 1:22 pm
palerider wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:52 am
zonker wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:22 pm
Julie wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:16 pm
Yes, but who gets out of bed starting with their head? You just swivel your lowest part and swing your legs out...
Did Julie's apparently random comment make sense to anyone? I can't even see what she's referring to.
Maybe. Does this help?
How to Fix Embarrassing Bed Head Fast
1. Wet a Comb and Drag It Through Your Hair. You don't need to dunk your whole head underwater, just hold a comb under the
faucet and work it through the worst spots in your hair. ...
2. Apply Some Product. Work a small amount of gel or mousse into your hair with your hands. ...
3. Use Heat. ...
4. Finish With Hairspray.
I don't know if it does. May not be the same thang.
JPB
Your guess is as good as anybody's
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 10:55 pm
by greatunclebill
palerider wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2019 10:48 am
greatunclebill wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:14 pm
i question the 45 degree number people are using. to achieve 45 degrees, if your bed is 6 feet long and the top of the mattress is 3 feet from the floor, the head of the bed would have to be 3 feet about the foot of the bed, or 6 feet from the floor to achieve true 45 degrees. you would have to tie yourself to the bed to keep from sliding off. who really thinks they sleep like that?
You're not wedging the whole bed, just the top half, it'd be like a hospital bed that's raised,put some knee lift, it wouldn't be too bad.
i understand a wedge on the mattress. i use one myself. but someone mentioned lifting the head of the bed. in fact i tried lifting the head of my bed with lifts from bed bath and beyond, but even a few inches was too much. i also had a craftmatic bed for about 15 years. that worked sweet.
Re: bed wedge?
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 8:44 am
by ChicagoGranny
wrote:
in fact i tried lifting the head of my bed with lifts from bed bath and beyond, but even a few inches was too much.
Lest someone is dissuaded, note that bed risers are very popular for helping to control reflux.
Gramps had the wooden ones (BB&B) under the head of our bed for years. They raise the bed 3.5 inches. The incline is barely perceptible but seems to be a big help with preventing reflux.
*Note: Untreated or poorly treated OSA is often the cause of reflux. Use CPAP and get your therapy optimized. Your reflux might be resolved.