Mediflow Original Waterbase Down Pillow

I started using Mediflow pillows about 5 years ago, on the advice of my orthopedist/physiatrist. I have some arthritic buildup in my cervical spine, which causes headaches that radiate all around the back of my head. He recommended the Mediflow pillow, and it's given me outstanding results.

I'm on my second down pillow. The first one softened up after 3+ years and wasn't providing the same support anymore, so I ordered a new one and it's been great. I also decided to try the foam version, which is much cheaper than the down version. I found that pillow to be too high for me. It didn't give way as much as the down does, and I was getting headaches again with it. The silver lining to that cloud is that I now use the foam Mediflow during the winter as a body pillow, with the water-filled bladder facing my body. It heats up to my body temperature and feels great, especially on a cold morning. And then I also bought the travel-sized pillow for when I go on the road. So I have experience with a total of 4 Mediflow pillows, and, contrary to what some others have written in the various Mediflow product reviews here, I have never had one leak.

So, back to the down pillow. When you get it, you have to experiment to find the right amount of water for your comfort. It takes a few tries, but once you get it right, it provides an amazing amount of gentle support. It cradles your neck, and the water helps it conform to your own neck/spinal curve. For greater comfort, I highly recommend the quilted pillow protector. It's sold separately on Amazon, but I noticed one of the vendors sells the pillow and protector as a package for an attractive price. The pillow protector adds a little more soft cushioning, plus it's hand-washable so you can keep the surface clean.

The other thing I strongly recommend is that you take a little extra time to carefully squeeze the air out of the bladder before putting the cap back on after filling it with water. If you don't do that, you're probably going to hear water sloshing around as you move your head around on the pillow. Squeeze as much air out as possible and you'll be fine.

I'll be the first to admit that I balked at the price tag of this pillow. $90 for ONE, SINGLE pillow?? I'd already chosen the Mediflow Waterbased Pillow with 'regular' stuffing and had talked myself into believing that $30 was acceptable if this pillow could truly relieve my moderate-to-severe neck pain (residual effect of a car accident in '97). However, before I hit "order now" I took another look around Amazon and found this pricier version, touting "down filling". Even though this one didn't have nearly the number of reviews, I thought I'd give it a try as I was desperate for relief. I just moved into a new town home and bought a foam mattress to replace a decade-old inner spring mattress that should've been tossed about 5 yrs ago ;) I was feeling a little better from upgrading the bed but I was still waking up with terrible head, shoulder and neck aches which I quickly surmised were due to the cheap-y pillows I was still using.

Well, after deciding on the "upgrade" to the Mediflow Waterbase Down Pillow, I was already anticipating it wouldn't work (despite reviews for the other Mediflow pillow) and sending it back. However, after sleeping on it for almost a week now, I have had ZERO neck problems. I still don't believe it even as I'm typing this and trust me, if I wake even once with neck pain I *WILL* come back here and report it. So far, though, this pillow has been worth EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR spent on it and I actually look forward to laying down on it each night and waking in the morning feeling like I actually got a good night's sleep (which I haven't felt since we got the first mattress back in 2002).

I've always bought the cheapest pillows, never spending more than $6 at Wally World (Walmart, to the uninitiated) and even though they were new found I had to double them up and twist and contort them in hopes of getting it "just right" for my neck to be aligned properly and not wake me up at 3a.m. in pain.

Let's just say that now I know better. The instructions were simple, I used regular tap water and measured exactly 3L. Despite the directions stating this is "medium" firmness I have to object; seems more like it's soft to me, but I'm not changing it because it's working marvelously. I'll probably change the water every six months even though the instructions state you can wait a year, just because 12-mo old tap water under my head sounds gross. Also, it wasn't difficult at all to press the extra air out so there is no 'sloshing' when my head rolls around on the pillow. One final note: I did also buy the Mediflow Quilted Pillow Covers (found here on Amazon) for this pillow at the suggestion of another reviewer and I think that slight extra padding does really help turn this great pillow system into a FANTASTIC choice. I don't yet have the pillow slip case cover but I'm thinking about buying it to slip over the quilted cover.

I'm truly stunned and impressed with this pillow and most of all happy beyond words that I've found a non-medication/surgical route to alleviate my persistent neck pain. I'd recommend this pillow even if it was more expensive. In my estimation, the fact it works is worth any price.

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I had no idea that such a great product was out there. The softness of the down and the heaviness of the water are terrific. My husband and I each have one and with the sleep number bed we really get proper rest.

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I have cervical dystonia (all my neck/shoulder muscles are permanently tied in knots) and have used the regular Mediflow Waterbase pillows for years. They have helped me tremendously in my battle of pain. When I found out about the down pillow I ordered one immediately. Talk about phenomenal comfort WOW! I would recommend this pillow to anyone who has neck pain issues hands down.

The only problem I've had with this pillow is that many standard size pillowcases are too small to fit properly. Just use high end pillowcases that are oversized.

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Works for a few weeks, and then the leaking starts. You will end up with a mildewed mess. Just slow enough that you do not notice until you go to change the pillow case and or the cover you may place on it. Caused my wife headaches and sinus issues. Threw it way! Company would replace, but wanted the pillow back. We tossed the molded mess. My receipt was not good enough. Stay away from this junk.

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