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Help! Pillow advice for a bad sleeper that has a lifelong sinus problem...oh yeah and is autistic

OutwardBoundBob

Hi everyone,

I'm hoping someone might be able to help. I've always been a bad sleeper from childhood and it has followed me into adulthood. I've tried a wide range of pillows but can never find one that's comfy, and stays comfy. I should add in here that I have a lifelong sinus problem which means my head needs to be elevated to the height of two pillows in order to keep my sinuses clear. Memory foam pillows are a big no-no for sleepers with sinus problems, wedges are also not great and I find them wholly uncomfortable. I also have to sleep on my side which adds yet another problem into the nighttime fiasco. Does anyone have any advice? Also they need to be pillows that I can put in cotton pillowcases as I am super sensitive to any other fabrics. It's a bit of an enigma. Any thoughts or suggestions would be gratefully received. Cheers!

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  • thought about a weighted blanket or a heated blanket? 

    not sure what to suggest about sinus issues

  • in reply to O

    Thanks O, yes I have and am hopefully going to get to trial one from my local sensory Library. I think there’s various thoughts on pillows but I’m hindered by the needs of my sinuses. Thanks for your reply!

  • in reply to OutwardBoundBob

    Hello there! I noticed that this is an older post, but I'd still like to offer some help. Since you mentioned that you sleep on your side, you might want to consider a body pillow as well. These are great for keeping your spine aligned and can help alleviate any discomfort you may be experiencing. As for your sensitivity to cotton pillowcases, have you tried bamboo pillowcases? They are just as soft as cotton but are more breathable and hypoallergenic. Btw, have you tried the [link removed by moderator] Miracle bamboo pillow? It's made of bamboo-derived viscose, which makes it hypoallergenic and perfect for anyone with sinus problems. I hope this information is helpful to you. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

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  • in reply to OutwardBoundBob

    Hello there! I noticed that this is an older post, but I'd still like to offer some help. Since you mentioned that you sleep on your side, you might want to consider a body pillow as well. These are great for keeping your spine aligned and can help alleviate any discomfort you may be experiencing. As for your sensitivity to cotton pillowcases, have you tried bamboo pillowcases? They are just as soft as cotton but are more breathable and hypoallergenic. Btw, have you tried the [link removed by moderator] Miracle bamboo pillow? It's made of bamboo-derived viscose, which makes it hypoallergenic and perfect for anyone with sinus problems. I hope this information is helpful to you. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

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