Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I usually don't write a review until I've had, and used, an item for a while but I'm going to make an exception this time because this item has some mixed reviews and I want you to know my story. I received this foam wedge pillow yesterday. It arrived compressed and in a roll. When I took it out of it's wrapper it started filling out immediately. Right out of the box there was NO odor to deal with at all....no smell of any kind. I sat it aside for a few hours to allow it to expand properly. Literature with it does say it can take 24 hours. Mine only took an hour or so to feel full and firm. You should know just a little about me. I'm 70 years old and have a seriously degenerated spine from the base of my neck to my lower back. I can stand and walk but not for long so I use a wheelchair to get around. Sleeping for me has not been an easy thing to do for some time now. I'm always dealing with pinched nerves unless I get in just the right position to sleep. My bed is still in good condition but it's 15 years old and a little too firm for my current situation. I couldn't afford to buy a new mattress so I thought I'd try making it more comfortable with a few additions. The first thing I purchased was an "Extra Plush Bamboo Removable Mattress Pillow Top" mattress cover. That really did make my mattress much more comfortable but I needed more. THEN I FOUND THIS WEDGE PILLOW!!!! All the pictures show this wedge pillow on top of the bed so first I tried it laying on top of my mattress. It was comfortable but I wanted a wee bit more softness while maintaining firm support so I put mine under my mattress topper last night. I used a comfortable pillow for my neck AND GOT THE BEST NIGHT'S SLEEP I'VE HAD IN TWO YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I am SO grateful. I never felt one pinched nerve last night and I didn't wake up with my arms tingling. I used to be a side sleeper but can't do that any more so now sleep on my back. This pillow is wide enough so you don't feel like you're going to fall off the side. The gradual angle of the pillow from front to back is perfectly graduated so there's no feeling of having something under your back. My back was just raised the right amount to give me good support while taking the pressure off the points on my spine that pinch nerves. I purchased the 7" pillow. If you're going to be buying this to lay in bed and read or watch TV, it does come in different heights so you can up to 12". Who knows...I might try that one too...lol. Thank you SO much for the relief. I really hope it continues. I wasn't paid for this review or given any special price. I've never heard of this company before so this is a completely unbiased, unsolicited comment which I am very happy to give. As I said before, if things change...I'll come right back here and let you know. I am SO happy and SO grateful I found this pillow. Now I realize I've only used it one night. Things happen..although I've really got my fingers crossed. If ANY problems develop with this pillow, I promise I will come back and edit this review. I just felt like I had to write it immediately in case there's anyone else out there like me who has so much pain, can't get a decent night's sleep, and needs HELP. Don't get me wrong. This isn't a miracle pillow. My back isn't miraculously like new BUT I can sleep in peace for 6 or 7 hours. This is the best $25 I've could have spent towards a good night's sleep. Oh, by the way...when I woke up this morning I was laying there thinking....could I???? Could I lay on my side???? YES I CAN...lol