great heavyness
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Would someone kindly explain why, after getting comfortable on my side in bed with no feelings of pain or heavy thighs at all, in the space of about one hour my operated thigh on top feels as heavy as lead and terribly uncomfortable so much so I have to struggle up again and go into another room to sleep on a recliner as I can’t sleep in bed on my back. Where does all this “dead weight” come from after initially my legs feeling nice and light? Thank you.
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Guest sarah22500
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michael11283 sarah22500
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Sarah
I've no idea why it happens but I think it is quite common.
You dion't say how long ago your op was but it will should get better with time. And a pillow between the legs may help.
Most of us hate sleeping on our backs but do generally succeed in doing so.
Hope your recovery continues
Mike
AlexandriaGizmo sarah22500
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As both posters have said you should be using a pillow between your knees but I would suggest you use a full size firm ish pillow and bring it up so it supports not just your knees but that it stops thighs meeting, if you do lay on your back put a thin pillow under the base of your spine to support the lumber region and a little bit higher pillow under your head and maybe a pillow under your knees, seems like hard work but does help, if all else fails sleep on your recliner, just make sure you do your foot/ankle exercises often to keep a good blood flow because recliner doesn't allow the feet to be raised enough, good luck
Dsilk05 sarah22500
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sarah22500 Guest
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When I’m not wearing these stockings and can sleep without pain I can sleep for England. Go to bed at 9.30, up at 6am. No problem. It’s just a nightmare at the moment. But thanks for your help.
Guest sarah22500
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yep I fully understand what your saying, a lot of it is what we all go through, I am 17 months down the line with mine. I found the pillow helped and just moving my feet, doing foot pumps got rid of the restless legs. I also used an ice pack every night before I went to bed. Everyone is different and believe me it does get better. Luckily I didn't have to wear the stockings, have had them before and I didn't lie them either. If the diazepam isn't working maybe you also need to get hold of the doctor and ask for something else. Has he/she prescribed anything for the restless legs? Stick with it llove it will get better I promise you. It's a long hard journey ups and downs galore but it's so so worth it.
Love Gillxxx
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ptolemy sarah22500
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Guest sarah22500
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Sorry about that,
Love Gill xx
If you want a laugh read some of my past posts xx
Dsilk05 sarah22500
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I do have my shoulders/head slightly reclined.
Dsilk05 sarah22500
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