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Many people on here seemed to be helped by about 2" of latex, from what I have read.

I haven't owned a Simmons.  My parents have one in their guest room.  It's firm or ultra firm with little foam, and I know that it softened up lots from when it was new.   My parents Simmons also sags in the middle now, even with extra supports under it.

I've read lots of complaints that the Simmons goes too soft within 2-3 months.   Maybe yours still hasn't broken in.  I've read lots of complaints that the Simmons goes "too soft" within 2-3 months, compared to how it was new.

I have an Imperial Bedding Orthopedic Ultra Firm model #49 Bonnell innerspring mattress and spring foundation set.  Now, that set is rock hard firm in full size, and it also has little padding.  It's more firm than...

Here's the info for my older full size Imperial set that I love:

Imperial Bedding
Orthopedic Ultra Firm
Model 49 with cover A26, I believe.
It has the matching box spring, can't see the springs, but there are 6-7 slats and it's only a full size set.

I'm sure about the model number; I think I remember the cover number right.  Peach color woven jacquard, and I love that slick cool fabric and I hate all those sleazy knitter foamy synthetic covers that mattress-makers use today.

Model 49 is no longer on Imperial's web site, just to save you checking.  I am planning to call them and see if it's still made, or what today's equivalent model is, since I don't need to buy my queen set yet.  I bought that full size set in Nitro, WV, back...

This is an old thread, but I'll also nominate Original Mattress Factory's  Orthopedic Extra Firm and Ultra Firm,  with the extra foam cylinders (one if not two rows) around the edges.   I have a friend who weighs over 400# and that mattress and spring set has held up to him for over 3 years now.

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I edited the previous post after I went back and tried the Imperial 640 again today.   The 640 actually does feel quite plush compared to the OMF Orthopedic Ultra Firm and Extra Firm.  And the Imperial TemperCoil is an individually wrapped coil similar to what L&P calls a Marshall Coil.

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I finally made my jaunt to the nearest OMF store and tried the various models.  The executive summary:    They beat the pants off everyone else in this region on price and construction.

Their innersprings are new, not recycled, and made by Leggett & Platt.  I believe that the "custom" innerspring for the orthopedic series is also L&P but I forgot to specifically ask.   Their delivery charge is what I called "zoned", meaning it goes up the further they have to go from the warehouse or store.

YMMV, but the three that I liked best, in order:

Orthopedic Ultra Firm.   I'd probably pay the $20 for the extra edge foam cylinders for stiffening, just because I plan on using the mattress a good number of years.   The orthos have the extra slat(s) and thus more springs in the box spring, have heavier gauge coils, and...

"Remember: Once you're asleep, every mattress feels the same."

LOL!   This thread is a good short primer. 

Here's another guide and it also discusses foundations a little:  http://extension.usu.edu/files/publications/factsheet/HI_08.pdf

Here's another, more global, perspective:    http://www.mattressinside.com/orthopedic.html

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You'd think that Original Mattress Factory is "not the quality" but seriously, I have a male friend who has weighed over 400# for years and is now down to 300-something where he can actually get weighted on a scale.   He has an OMF mattress and box spring, and he has used it for at least 5-6 years now, maybe even longer.   It's either a Regency or an Orthopedic, but he is too lazy to go look at the tag for me.  If it can stand up to 6'3" and 400+ pounds for over 5 years, it can't be too weak of a product.    Even if it is, the Orthos are $669.   If it lasts only 6 years and then you have to throw it out, it cost only $100 - $112 per year.   There is a good review of a Legacy in this forum, I believe.

I'd probalby...

I am experiencing some hip, shoulder, and neck pain.  Mostly, the neck pain and occassional tingling arms are the most bothersome - neck pain the most painful of the two.  I sleep on my side, but I am not sure if how I lay on my arm is normal or not.  I sort of keep my lower arm pointing straight towards my headboard, with my head resting on my shoulder and arm.  I have a Luxury Firm Orthopedic mattress from Original Mattress Factory, and it's only a few weeks old.

 

I am currently using 2.5" of Aerus 5 lb memory foam, which seems to aleviate the hip and should pain.  However, my neck is killing me!  I have read that most side sleepers need a high loft pillow, however, I don't know if that is true for side sleepers who sleep with their head on...

Well there sure is some interesting history to this stuff.

The best research I have seen on it was from dbHayes in the legacy forum and his post in this forum refers to the old threads in the legacy forum http://www.whatsthebest-mattress.com/forum/intelli-gel-crossgel-flexgel-galastic-intelli-bed-mycomfort-geltec/153-0-1.html

Another good thread from this forum is here http://www.whatsthebest-mattress.com/forum/has-anyone-bought-nexgel-mattress/8137-A-1.html

Budgy mentioned in this thread that he was carrying it and was waiting for someone heavier to test it out on. That was a while ago so he probably could tell us more than anyone about how it is performing.

It seems that mycomfort didn't survive the recession and that Natura who bought the rights to Nex-gel http://www.nexgel.com/ is now servicing their warranty issues http://www.mycomfortmyway.com/

This sort of implies that the mycomfort material and Natura's Nex-gel/ortho-gel are the same stuff.

The http://www.geltechnology.com/...

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