I've had this pillow for a little over a month now and I love it! Finally a relief from the neck and shoulder pain...
First thing I noticed was the smell. But thanks to others' comments, I let it sit in my basement for 2 days and the smell is gone. I did remove the cover and wash it while the pillow was airing. Also put the pillow on a rack and turned it once a day to get the best airflow around it.
Second thing was it was hard and cold when I first put my head on it. Well, this didn't feel promising! However, within just a few minutes the pillow had warmed to a comfortable temperature and had molded to my head and neck.
Third was I slept the best I had in months and had no shoulder or neck pain the next morning. Hmm. Maybe we're on to something here...
It's been several weeks now. The smell is gone - has been since I let it air.
Every night I notice the hardness but am always comforted in the knowledge in a few seconds it will be perfect. I have also noticed that when I roll over or change position on the pillow, where ever I move my head, the pillow is already the right temperature to cradle head and neck comfortably. I tend to change sides and occasionally sleep on my back. With each change, the pillow is still comfortable.
I have also noticed the pillow stays a comfortable temperature. Even when I am hot, it stays cool. But if I am cold, it is comfortably warm. It is magically a comfortable temperature. A note here - I do use a regular pillow case over its own cover - this so it matches my sheets. Also, I can change the regular case on a regular basis to keep things cleaner.
No neck or shoulder pain since the first night. I've also noticed - sometimes I tend to sleep with my arms under my head under the pillow. The pillow conforms to the lumps of my hands and/or arms and remains very supportive and comfortable. Should I pull my arms out, the pillow quickly re-conforms to best support. I've also noticed that my arms/hands do not get too hot under the pillow.
I live with the constant pain and uncomfortableness of Fibromyalgia. A good share of my pain is neck, upper back and shoulder, but the rest of my body joins in as well. With this pillow I have noticed a marked decrease in daily pain in those areas. And, with the more restful sleep, the rest of my pain and stiffness is much decreased. Amazing what a huge difference in my health and well-being!
The one thing I've been wondering is why did I wait so long to buy this pillow? Well, no matter! I have it now and will never go back to a regular pillow again! I'm so stuck on this pillow that, with an out of town trip coming up soon, I've changed plans on luggage so I can take my pillow with me!
Thank you to all of you that wrote informative reviews. They helped me decide on this pillow over several others. And, they were right. I am very pleased with this purchase!
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