Here we go again at 2.30 am :(. :(
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After three nights of no sleep I stuffed myself full of diazepam, zopiclone, co codamol and bio freeze menthol rub and lay down with baited breath. I found lying on my stomach ok and because my bedroom was warm I kept changing positions to get more comfortable. I felt no pain. At 2.30 I woke up with painful legs that felt like two very heavy pillars. The discomfort was in both legs so I had to get up, make a cuppa and write this for some advice. can’t remember seeing any posts about painful heavy legs after sleeping so I thoght I’d ask. Thank you
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maddy81173 sarah22500
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sarah22500 maddy81173
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Aww that is so nice 😘 thank you Maddy
brenda67955 sarah22500
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chuck24117 sarah22500
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sarah, I forget how soon you are after surgery. I didn't try to lay on stomach or side for maybe 3 - 4 weeks, just on back only with pillows between legs. If your moving a bunch in bed soon after surgery and rolling , I am sure you will hurt. The back sleeping was rough for me, not really sleeping just dozing off, then potty break every hour or so it seemed, I did watch many movies while wife was asleep, me on my back with ice on leg praying things would get better.
Where you anterior posterior? In the states or UK , just curious. I heard someone say the UK had no ice for hip patients.
sarah22500 chuck24117
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I’m unable to sleep on my back due to lumbar disc problems. My spine and buttocks hurt when I try to sleep on my back even when I support them well with pillows.
stacy17516 sarah22500
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Hi Sarah. I haven't had both legs hurting but I can relate to being awake during the night i. take a sleeping pill so I go to sleep maybe a half hour after pill and wake up a few times a night for potty breaks. I drink a lot of water diet peach tea propel vitiman drink during the day. I can't imagine sleeping on my stomach. It hurts just to think of that. I am 7 weeks thr right leg. I was told to sleep on my back and I seem to enjoy that. Because I had some swelling I sleep with my legs elevated on two pillows and A rolled towel between the legs so. they won't cross. Wired. It is very comfortable. It does get easier each day. I know the beginning is like a nightmear but I promise you it will get better Hang in there. I hated exercise in the beginning but now I look forward to going to pt and riding the bike which I thought in the beginning I would never be able to do. Cheer up You are not alone. Ask for a seeping pill.
sarah22500 stacy17516
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ptolemy sarah22500
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sarah22500 ptolemy
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ptolemy sarah22500
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Some ideas to help sleep:
Keep the room dark, no tablets, mobiles, TVs etc.
Ice before going to bed.
Avoid alcohol, cigarettes and foods before going to bed. Remember even chocolate has caffeine in it.
Keep the bedroom cool.
Take medication with caution.
It is best to sleep on your back with your toes pointing towards the ceiling, do not point them inwards.
sarah22500 ptolemy
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ptolemy sarah22500
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lisa31002 ptolemy
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Yeah, the District Nurse came twice to look at my dressing then that was it. Said they didn't have time to help with stockings. I live on my own away from remaining family, so I didn't bother with stockings, couldn't get them back on anyway. 👣