The nighttime hip pain miracle cure

One of the most annoying parts of my life in the last few years has been the problem of waking up with pain in my hips; the part of my body most in contact with the mattress, and therefore supporting all my weight. This is a pain that has at times driven me from bed, unable to lie down on either side any longer (I can always sleep longer). I discovered last year that if I put my small foam lumbar cushion under my supporting hip I could often head off the pain (but of course that only works while it stays in place...which is surprisingly long. I think that I don't move around much because I'm more comatose than sleeping...but that's another story.) So, anyway, the point of this is that on a whim, while walking through Target last week, I decided to buy a mattress sized "magic" foam pad. I bought a twin since Steve did not seem interested in sleeping on one (yet), and besides for $18 bucks you are not going to get California King size. And then I folded it in half and put it where my body lies on the mattress (I already had magic foam pillows for head and neck). The incredible thing is that it really works. I haven't been wakened by hip pain all week. Even my sciatica seems better (but that comes and goes on its own whims anyway). So now, the next step will be to start looking at the "real" mattress pads or even the beds "designed by NASA", and of course, "selling it" to my husband. I think despite my cheapskate ways I have convinced myself that it will help me feel better. All I ever want is some restful sleep, is that too much to ask?