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I have been sleeping in waterbeds since 1973. The plus side is they are supposed to be good for your back. They are indeed comfortable. The minus side is that, since my PD became symptomatic enough to really bother me, the water bed is one of the more bothersome obstacles in my home. My spouse finally gave in to a modified, "soft side" waterbed frame, which is easier to get out of, but turning over and "scrooching" up toward the head or down to the foot is quite difficult. I am lobbying for a firmer surface and I would DEFINITELY NOT recommend a waterbed for anyone with PD. Hot tubs are a completely different animal and I enjoy soaking in one occasionally. They are also hard to get in and out of though. Nancy Porter On 4/29/02 A Waters Wrote: >I was wondering if any PWPs have found symptom relief by switching to a >waterbed? I was thinking that a waterbed, like a hot tub, might relieve a >multitude of complaints: pain, stiffness, insomnia--but it's hard to test >this theory without a purchase. > >And, of course, once in bed, can you get out again? I gather there is greater >firmness available these days, gel fillings, fewer waves, etc. > >Would appreciate any comments pro or con from waterbed users..... > >Thanks. >A.Waters > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] >In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn