Catalog of FOP Resources
Bed Pad – Water & Gel Pad/Topper
One of the IFOPA adults with FOP said the best aid to sleeping was a water/gel filled mattress from Medline that was laid on top your existing mattress. She says, “It was kind of like a water bed which contoured to your sleeping positions, so comfort was good. One drawback was you couldn't heat it like you could a waterbed, but if you put a velour blanket under the sheet it kept the cold out. Another drawback was that after about 1 year it may develop a leak, which wasn't too fun (especially if you discovered it in the middle of the night). If you used the gel (which you added to warm water when you filled it) the leak(s) never amounted to a bad stream....just a small gooy mess at the leak spot...very manageable. The weight of this water/gel mattress [topper] does cause a sagging over time of the mattress its on and it is VERY heavy; it takes at least two people to set it up and position it properly on the bed. It’s not hard to do but it does take some muscle.” Sources/Directions: This Water-Gel Bed Topper can be bought from Medline. Just call their catalog sales department at 1-800-950-8585 and they will set you up with an account so you can order right then and there. You do not have to be a business. They also have quite a few sleeping aids, such as other mattress add ons, foam toppers, cushions, memory foams, etc. See the website at www.medline.com Price: $80.00 each when ordered online. (A local vendor had them for $120!) Alternatives & Related Items: 1. See the other Beds & Bed Pads described elsewhere in this catalogue. Comments: What is necessary for a perfect night’s sleep varies from person to person. That is even truer when you have FOP. All of these recommendations are based on the personal opinions of the people making them. You will have to investigate and try out the alternatives yourself in order to make the best choice for you.
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