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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Lupus / May 2005high count sheets that fit?
it may seem OT, but I think a lot of us have problems with the "Princess and the Pea" syndrome either due to the lupus or to Fibro. I've had less problems the past two years (Plaquenil?) but still have times where anything but the softest material feels like sandpaper on my skin. I don't wake up with my leg on fire from a crease in the sheets anymore.. but that may be because the *#&$*(&#$ sheets don't really fit and are stretched so tight that they don't crease. They do however, pop off at inconvenient moments (get your minds out of the gutter! I'm talking about when I'm falling asleep and the elastic corner slaps me in the face.) so... I have a mattress about 14" thick and though the sheets I have were supposedly for oversized mattresses, they are just too darn small. If you have a 300-count or better addiction - where do you shop for decent soft sheets? This is something I'm willing to spend the money on now.. in the past I kept going for Kmart or the like ("even fits mattresses up to 16" thick" BULL!) because of cost but comfort and convenience are fast winning this battle. all suggestions appreciated. KCat For Pen Talk, Images, Trading and Reviews: The Fountain Pen Network http://pagesperso.laposte.net/fpnet For Lupus Support and Info http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ > it may seem OT, but I think a lot of us have problems with the "Princess and > the Pea" syndrome either due to the lupus or to Fibro. I've had less [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > so... I have a mattress about 14" thick and though the sheets I have were > supposedly for oversized mattresses, they are just too darn small. Hi KC, For years I used mattress clips . They're sturdy, durable and cheap. The shapes vary but they're all about the same price and work on the same theory, attaches the corners (and'or sides) of the sheets to the beading of either mattress, depending on the size of the sheets. Department store - bedding department should know about them http://www.mattress-factory.com/sheetholders.shtml http://www.improvementscatalog.com/home/improvements/25110-Sleep-Snug-Clips.html There's also suspenders. I haven't tried them. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&sku=10474167 J <snipped info about clips and suspenders> thanks, J. I forgot about those. They wouldn't work in this case - really. the force required to secure them is too great. but i think they're a good idea even for sheets that fit properly because those darn things never really want to stay put even then. I've seen them at Linens n' things down the street so I'll check into it. Thx for the info. I've never seen these... I've used the elastic straps but they don't work for me. I'm going to check these clips out for my bottom sheet. > > it may seem OT, but I think a lot of us have problems with the "Princess and > > the Pea" syndrome either due to the lupus or to Fibro. I've had less [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > department should know about them > http://www.mattress-factory.com/sheetholders.shtml http://www.improvementscatalog.com/home/improvements/25110-Sleep-Snug-Clips.html > There's also suspenders. I haven't tried them. > http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&sku=10474167 > J Kcat, I saw some 500 count sheets at Kohls. They also have 400 as well. I do have the same addiction as you. I slept once on 500 count and I can not go back to the less count sheets for nothing.. Too scratchy. I also saw some at JC Penny, but they wanted a pretty penny for those. I think they are online www.jcpenney.com. > it may seem OT, but I think a lot of us have problems with the "Princess > and [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > For Lupus Support and Info > http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ > Kcat, > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Penny, but they wanted a pretty penny for those. I think they are online > www.jcpenney.com. Thanks Rhonda. Yeah, what I have is 300 or 320. which have, over the years, gotten quite comfy. But we have a new mattress and they're just too darn small and I'd rather start out with something comfortable than have to "break it in". I found some 600 ct sheets with an overstock seller. we'll see how well that works. I'm a little leery of sheets being claimed to be listed at $300 for a set and getting them for $80. But I figured it was worth checking out. Kohls has good stuff. and good prices. so I'll check there if the on-line purchase doesn't work out. thanks much. kcat We have the same problem. We have a thick mattress then I put a visco elastic topper and feather bed on top. I put one sheet on the mattress then a separate sheet on the featherbed and topper becuase I couldn't find any deep enough. Be careful when purchasing "high thread count" sheets... there's a way the manufacture can lie about the actual thread count... they say they're 600 count when actually 250... or something like that. I've purchased sheets from overstock.com and have been happy. http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?N=1041&in_dim_search=1&PAGE=ENDECA Many of these sheets claim to fit 18 inch mattresses. Lands End and only Lands End! I will never own sheets from any place else again. Their deep pockets just slip right on the bed. (We also have one of the new pillow top beds.)We use flannel year round because the flannel will wick away perspiration in the summer and keep us warm in the winter. And they are so soft! I can actually make the bed myself without any help. Even my husband swears these are a breeze to put on the bed. Same thing with Land End's mattress cover. Yes, they are expensive but worth every penny! I use either the highest quality sheet or the next to the highest. I'll email the page to you. Bev > it may seem OT, but I think a lot of us have problems with the "Princess and > the Pea" syndrome either due to the lupus or to Fibro. I've had less [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > For Lupus Support and Info > http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ Hi KCat! (aka "Princess") Have you tried jersey sheets. I have two sets, both are black (because I like black), but they come in many colors. They are called "T-sheets" and are the softest, most comfortable things in the world. There are drawbacks to everything. With the "T-Sheets" it seems that they get holes (no doubt kitty-inflicted) which turn into runs if not caught. But worth the sensual soft experience! Wishing you comfort, Mair > it may seem OT, but I think a lot of us have problems with the "Princess > and [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > For Lupus Support and Info > http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ Oh! I meant to mention, they have REALLY deep pockets, too. M > Hi KCat! (aka "Princess") > [quoted text clipped - 46 lines] >> For Lupus Support and Info >> http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ > Hi KCat! (aka "Princess") > > Have you tried jersey sheets. yeah - too stretchy which meant creases which meant me waking up screaming in pain. but for softness to-the-touch, they were wonderful. Of course, the ones I bought were cheap so who's to say a nicer set wouldn't have worked better. Hubby didn't like them though. > to everything. With the "T-Sheets" it seems that they get holes (no doubt > kitty-inflicted) which turn into runs if not caught. But worth the sensual > soft experience! :-) My brother and his wife love the Land's End flannel sheets. But they live in a place that actually gets cold for several months out of the year. :P Gee, Princess! I am sorry to hear that you are having so much pain! I get that when I (or the cat) touch my "tender points" (new kitty has not learned where my tender points are), so I know the quality of pain you are talking about. I do hope that you find your sheets. I used to pin mine to the mattress (pull over the corner and then pin to the side of rhe mattress) until I found these, that really seem to work for me. Best of luck to you, Mair >> Hi KCat! (aka "Princess") >> [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > My brother and his wife love the Land's End flannel sheets. But they live > in a place that actually gets cold for several months out of the year. :P > Gee, Princess! > > I am sorry to hear that you are having so much pain! I get that when I (or > the cat) touch my "tender points" (new kitty has not learned where my tender > points are), so I know the quality of pain you are talking about. fortunately, I haven't had it in a while. The first time it happened - ages ago now - i woke up feeling like someone had put a hot iron againt my leg. Quite literally woke up with a scream and sobs. The crease in my skin stayed for a long time. The problem seems to be most noticeable when I'm retaining fluids. When this started happening I had some pitting edema. In recent months, I've had very little trouble with that so less trouble with sheet creases. But the thicker the sheet, the greater the risk. the biggee though is that I have to compromise for the comfort level of two folks and hubby likes nice "crisp cotton" sheets. No satin, no flannel, no knit. :) > I do hope that you find your sheets. I used to pin mine to the mattress > (pull over the corner and then pin to the side of rhe mattress) until I > found these, that really seem to work for me. pinning is not out of the question. :) Ok, no flannel, so use the Land's End deep pocket regular sheets. :-) > > Gee, Princess! > > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > pinning is not out of the question. :) Hello KCat - this is Jackie from California. It's been almost a year since I posted. Just decided to see what's going on and caught your question. We, too, have an extra thick mattress and the same problems. I just bought 300 count, 100% Egyptian cotton sheets from JCPenney which fit up to a 20" mattress. Their set carries the "Sealy" name and has an extra large top sheet so that you can tuck it in and still have it reach your shoulders. The bottom sheet has cotton/spandex end panels which I found took a lot of strength to put on - like the mattress pads but not quite so tight. In future I'll have to have my husband put it on. They do stay smooth and in place so are worth the effort. I'm pleased with them and will probably get a second set. They are expensive - $80 for the set on sale. List price is $140. If you are interested, they are on page 32 of the Home Sale catalog Vol. U-05 which expires Aug. 16, 2005. Happy Hunting! Jackie > it may seem OT, but I think a lot of us have problems with the "Princess > and [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > For Lupus Support and Info > http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ The bottom sheet has cotton/spandex end panels which I found took a lot of > strength to put on - like the mattress pads but not quite so tight. In > future I'll have to have my husband put it on. They do stay smooth and in [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Happy Hunting! > Jackie Thanks Jackie. I'll take a look at them. Jackie, Glad to see you! I have wondered what has happened to you as well as Judith and a few other Southern CA people. Have you discovered that with your Egyptian cotton sheets that you sleep warmer? I also bought some that were 600 I think and boy oh boy could I kick back the blankets even in the cold winter wioth no fire in the stove. How have you been doing? Once again glad you stopped in to see waht was happening here. Hugs, Sherry > Hello KCat - this is Jackie from California. It's been almost a year > since I posted. Just decided to see what's going on and caught your [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] >> For Lupus Support and Info >> http://www.ghg.net/schwerpt/ASLFAQ/ |
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