I have to sleep on my side. I'm wondering whether to get this half roll or get a full roll to support my back at night.
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That is what I used this pillow for most of the time. I liked having the flat side against my lower leg and the round side against my top leg. The pillow stayed in place. I rested the pillow lengthwise from my knee to my ankle which gave my whole leg support. I had tried the "knee" pillow that had a Velcro strap but it did not work for me at all! The strap did NOT hold it in place when I rolled over, it was harder then I liked and it hurt my hip (I had hip replacement) as it tilted my leg down as I rested my ankle on my lower leg.Hope this helps you in making your decision. That is what I used this pillow for most of the time. I liked having the flat side against my lower leg and the round side against my top leg. The pillow stayed in place. I rested the pillow lengthwise from my knee to my ankle which gave my whole leg support. I had tried the "knee" pillow that had a Velcro strap but it did not work for me at all! The strap did NOT hold it in place when I rolled over, it was harder then I liked and it hurt my hip (I had hip replacement) as it tilted my leg down as I rested my ankle on my lower leg.Hope this helps you in making your... » Read More That is what I used this pillow for most of the time. I liked having the flat side against my lower leg and the round side against my top leg. The pillow stayed in place. I rested the pillow lengthwise from my knee to my ankle which gave my whole leg support. I had tried the "knee" pillow that had a Velcro strap but it did not work for me at all! The strap did NOT hold it in place when I rolled over, it was harder then I liked and it hurt my hip (I had hip replacement) as it tilted my leg down as I rested my ankle on my lower leg.Hope this helps you in making your decision. « Show Less
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I use this half pillow under my knees when I sleep because I sleep on my back. It holds up better than a pillow though, so I would think that it would work best under your neck/head as a side sleeper.
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This pillow is not firm enough to support your back. It is only sufficiently firm enough to support your neck.
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That is what I used this pillow for most of the time. I liked having the flat side against my lower leg and the round side against my top leg. The pillow stayed in place. I rested the pillow lengthwise from my knee to my ankle which gave my whole leg support. I had tried the "knee" pillow that had a Velcro strap but it did not work for me at all! The strap did NOT hold it in place when I rolled over, it was harder then I liked and it hurt my hip (I had hip replacement) as it tilted my leg down as I rested my ankle on my lower leg. Hope this helps you in making your decision.
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I am also a back sleeper and love it for my knees. I also noticed that Carex has a memory foam knee pillow that looks like it is for side sleeper, you might check that out too.
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It's very supportive. I have used this while lying on my side for support, it stays put. My main purpose was to have under my knees, I'm a back sleeper.
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Surface of mine is medium firm,works well for me, but i sleep on my stomach mostly then on the side also.
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The paperwork that came with it gave some recommendations for time to lay on the mat. I do 10 min. or so, which is enough for me. I don't think going to sleep on it is a good idea, personally.
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Not very. I'm having major low-back problems when I wake up. I'm looking for a way to make it feel firmer or else I'll have to find a firmer one. Good luck!
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Yes, I think it is okay for side sleeping. However, an elbow or hip or something might contact through the pad to the ground depending on your overall weight and weight distribution. I weigh over 200 lbs, but find I can sleep on my side okay.
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Yes, I sleep exclusively on my side. Initially there was some shoulder pain on one side where I had a previous injury. That situation has resolved. I recommend this product.
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I can't feel the gel at all, and sleep on my back and on my sides, so it doesn't interfere with my sleep. Unless you are like the princess and the pea, I don't think you will have a problem.
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The Big Agnes air mattress I had was comfortable but terrible slick. I spent half the night sliding around. Much better to get a Thermarest sleeping pad. It's bulkier when rolled up but much more comfortable, especially on a concrete floor. Go with a Thermarest pad!!
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I sleep on my side as well. I have had my pillow now for several months. It works wonderfullly. I use any type of pillow case. Cotton breathes the best and is soft on your skin however you can use any pillowcase you like. I got the standard /queen size. It is more standard than queen. if you like a larger pillow you can use the king but i have found this size to be perfectly sized for side sleeping. hope this helps
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Yes, I go to sleep with it across my stomach, when gallbladder acting up, or I can lay on it if my back is hurting. It's great, because it eventually cools down and if I wake up in the night, I set it on the nightstand.
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I've had it for about two years now. I'm 5'10" and just under 200lbs, and I haven't noticed any sagging or comfort issues. I tend to sleep in the same position most nights, so a tiny 'roll' about where my lumbar curve sits every night started to form a while ago. I started making sure to turn the mattress every couple of times I change the sheets, and it has since subsided. (By turn, I don't mean upside-down like a regular mattress. I mean head-to-foot turn)
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I also am I side sleeper. I am not sure that this is the best option. I am continuing to look for a better option.
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I sleep on both of my sides and have to sleep with 2 wedges and a pillow. No problem at all. They just give with my body. I love them.
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not sure. I could not make the night on it. roll seem to high and my head felt like it was falling in a hole. too much hyper extension for me;but I could see where it would be comfortable for others.
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I sleep on my back with the mat underneath my shoulders and lower back. It feels great and I sleep better with it. In fact, when I don't have it with me, I miss it. I started with a heavier tee shirt for a few days to get used to the pressure points, and then switched to a very light tee. I also bought one for my sister Melinda, who'd had knee replacement surgery and was having a lot of pain and discomfort. When I called to see how she liked it, she said it had really helped her. (The only problem was that her cat tried it out when Melinda first got it. Now my sister has to take the mat away from the cat when she wants to use it.)
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Absolutely. No problem on either side, but you shouldn't roll to your belly. When I wake up in that position, I turn to my back, but usually end up on my side anyway.
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it most definitely conforms. i'm a heavier person, but even my kids sunk down in it a bit. it FEELS great, and yes, it does almost feel like you're in a comfortable supported position when lying down. i just noticed after a few nights that my hip and back felt worse....almost like when i attempted to roll over onto my stomach or side as i always sleep, is when i ran into issues.