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Sleeping on a box spring for 2 weeks because i can't afford a mattress, wake up with back pain. permanent? how to help in the meantime until i get bed

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Better of sleeping -: -on a mattress not a box spring. Or get a cot or roll away bed, inflatable mattress also all better than on the box spring.

Answered 8/15/2015

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A member asked:

Sleeping on a box spring for 2 weeks because i can't afford a mattress, wake up with back pain. permanent? how to help in the meantime until i get bed

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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