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AC Joint Injury - Waking up middle of the night with pain

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dan46051
dan46051

I had an AC joint injury about 3 weeks ago. Doctor had said its between grade 2 and 3. I always wake up in the middle of the night because of pain on my scapula (from pressure sleeping i guess). What is the best position to sleep. Also, is it a good idea to take pain medication and sleep (like advil) ?

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  • colin1964
    colin1964 dan46051

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    hi dan

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    i always take the time to reply to posts. you don't get many replies these days and still left wondering about the injury.

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    a grade 2 - 3 injury do you know what you have actually done. you really need to find out what damage and prognosis..

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    my shoulder is knackered from two operations. my main issues from the joint was referred pain from muscles going into spasm. especially the shoulder blade and neck.

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    i use a sport injury clinic. non of the fluffy stuff. its all elbows here. my first visits i was so surprised how many knots were in my shoulder blades. .

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    you will be surprised how much of the area is all inter-linked. all of us here seem to depend on 30/500 pain killers or OTC from the chemist.

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    i used when really bad and post operation times a solid foam wedge it is angled at either 30° or 60° depending on which way it is turned and then your pillows.

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    it takes the pressure off your thoracic area and may help it cost about £45.

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    people never estimate how bad a shoulder can be and how debilitating it can be . especially at night when you lay awake all night in ache.

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    good luck and keep us updated as thats how people learn tips on here. you may find a answer we have not thought of and change some ones life with pain

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    colin

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