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Anyone have any ideas how to get comfortable when they're sleeping with your legs somebody said to get a bean bag pillow and put it in between your legs does anybody know if that works or anybody have any better ideas?
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CHICO_MARX diane2018
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Oldfatguy1 diane2018
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Everyone is different. If you go to Amazon and look at body pillows you will find an assortment of shapes and sizes. You may have to just try different things. I finally settled on a 15" square less than 2" thick. Just anything to keep my knees from rubbing one another. Thick pillows caused sciatica nerve problems. My recliner has always been my go to for a place I could get complete rest.
pat86848 diane2018
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I think you just need to experiment as everyone is different.Good luck.☘️
CHICO_MARX pat86848
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linda_50869 diane2018
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Does anyone know what would be causing poor sleep after TKR? 3 weeks post op and I wake after 3 to 4 hrs even with a mild sleeping tablet. I don't think it's pain is waking me...anyone got any herbal sleeping remedies tips? (Dr reluctant to prescribe sleepers.)...I'll have to make sure it's ok to take with all my other meds. I've weaned off the strong painkillers now...they made me feel very restless...but I still feel off....find it hard to relax and sleep evading me....I do sleep just not long enough.i try have a 2 hr nap daily ..but even with that I'm not getting 8 hrs even ....exhaustion making me a bit weepy too.....appreciate any insight into why...and advice...thanks
Supertractorman linda_50869
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Have experienced problems sleeping and bought an Infinity Pro arm band for sleeping which uses ions. Don't know why but it has aided my sleeping in a manner I do not understand. Am very anti some of these gimmicks, but it is working for me except when my pain goes through the roof. This is purchased in UK but may be elsewhere in £20 to £30 bracket.
Oldfatguy1 linda_50869
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It seems to be the nature of the rehab. Nerves are healing and refiring (and this can take week or even months as nerves are the last thing to heal completely. I feel it has something to do with blood pooling causing weight shifting in the leg. Are you still wear in the ted hose. Some Drs. (mine included) insist on 6 weeks mandatory). You have to remember the damage that was done during surgery. Muscle, nerves, and bone were cut, severed, chiseled, drilled and then put back together with thread (inside and out). I refer to it as having your leg nearly cut off and then put back together again. Lack of sleep is just part of the process and it truly is a process. A couple of golden rules; this is a marathon, not a sprint...it takes time. The other is to be faithful to your exercise. It isn't necessary to put yourself in severe pain but accept the fact there will be pain and side effects. Don't give up on pain meds too soon. If. Yours parents working properly, see you primary care Dr. They are generally better at finding the proper blend that will give you relief. Increase water consumption. A dried out body will not heal the way a hydrated one does. Rest (sleep) any time day or not. The body needs rest and doesn't care about the schedule your brain has instituted. Rest is the perfect method to heal as the system is telling you you are going to fast. If you have a recliner, try it, Its next thing to the womb as a comfort and security place.
CHICO_MARX linda_50869
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From Rocky III...
Interviewer: What's your prediction for the fight?
Clubber Lang: My prediction?
Interviewer: Yes, your prediction.
{Clubber looks into camera}
Clubber Lang: Pain!
It's that simple. If you are still in pain, you need better meds. Talk to your doc. You should be able to tolerate the pain for the first 30 or so days as this is the worst period of recovery. Bigger dose, shorter time frame, different drug, addition of a muscle relaxer, etc. Find a combination that works. Addiction is not a concern; you will be off the bad boys pretty quickly.
Kmcd4t diane2018
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clive45466 diane2018
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As it’s already been said we are all different. In my case having my knee hanging off the pillow was better as I found having my knee on something just caused the iced wrap to heat quicker which then causes the knee to heat and more pain occurred.
Good healing
Snoozy69 diane2018
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I suffered with nerve pain at night but never during the day which was weird. My GP prescribed amitriptyline 10mg and I have slept great since being on them. I put a pillow between knees which helps cushion them.
However i I had to get up early this morning to start my first early shift since having the op, and it took me a while to come round, I couldn't understand why the alarm was going off. Now whether this is due to the amitriptyline or that I'm a bit out of practice getting up early I don't know 😂
linda68082 diane2018
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Hi Diane.....as well as using a pillow between my legs whilst on my side, I also used a cage in the bed which stopped the duvet from touching my leg. It made a huge difference as a lot of the pain is from the nerve endings. I bought it from a mobility shop for £15 and it was a life saver. (Amazon probably sell them too)!
Also, I now have Amitriptyline 2 hours before I retire to bed.
Hope that helps!
Linda