Sleeplessness
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I am into week 5 of my recovery from a TLHR. Recovery is slow but progressive. My dilemna is lack of sleep. I have had next to no sleep at night since returning from hospital. I am not in a lot of pain and have been off painkillers for a week. I find it to uncomfortable to sleep on either my Lt or Rt side [my prefered positions] so doze off in a sitting position, propped up by pillows. I had a TRHR 9 months ago and had the same problem then. I am 67, walking for 2@ 30mins a day and do the exercises prescribed. Anybody else with the same problem?
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briskwalk bill67
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lack of sleep seems to be a very common problem...I used to wake up three or four times every night...I used to wake up at 4.00a.m., unable to sleep any more. I used to read, t listen to music, t play with the computer. But after a while I started sleeping more and more during the night and less during the day.
It will get better...in the meantime try to get some rest during the day.
All the best
Ella
michael48232 bill67
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eileen64__UK bill67
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Yes that is a common problem....try to rest during the day.
I was told I had to sleep on my back for the first 6 weeks
The aftet that I could only sleep on my operated hip {if thatwas possible} for another few weeks.
Just hang in there......you'll eventually get some sleep
Love
Eileen
marilyn_92910 bill67
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gillian03883 bill67
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I also had problems with sleeping and had very restless legs which I am told is very common after an operation. My Specialist suggested trying Valerian Tablets. They are a herbal sleep aid available at Health stores or Chemists. I only took them for abour 2 weeks, it was just about enough to get me back into a good sleeping pattern. Jope this helps. Gillian
bill67
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Thanks a lot peps for taking the time to respond to my query. It's comforting to know I'm not alone in this and there will be an endgame. All responses have useful information I am very grateful. Peace and Love. Bill67
rachel57914 bill67
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renee01952 bill67
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so sorry to hear this ...
how is your mattress? is it supporting your body ? is it uncomforatble because of the scars?
I bought one of those matress toppers - the thickest one - I don;t have my own bed (read: mattress) and didn't want to invest - it really made a difference ...
I also use a body pillow I can hug ...
Welcome to our family !!!
warm hug
renee
ali2301 bill67
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Unfortunately this is a common problem facing us hippies in the early weeks but most people manage to find something to help them with this issue.
Last time around I simply could not sleep on my back and ended up for weeks just sleeping in an electric recliner as it was the only way I could get a few unbroken hours at a time. Maybe it's due to having to sleep on my back last time (albeit in a recliner) that has made it easier to sleep in bed this time around (I'm getting around 4-5 hours a night in bed). I have heard lots of people say that a memory foam mattress topper worked well for them and having had one myself in the past, I can certainly understand that being a good help in terms of comfort.
This phase will pass though, trust me. It's not something you are stuck with for life now so if you do what you can for the moment to maximise the sleep you are getting then sleep will return to you in time. Maybe your GP could prescribe you something to help. I find that Amitriptylene are a godsend to me when I can't sleep for one reason or another.
Good luck in finding a solution that works for you.
Ali xx