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Stiffness when I sleep flat on my back

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connie53617
connie53617

Hi everyone..

I'm about 9 weeks post op....when I fall asleep flat out on my back and legs out straight I wake up with an achy feeling lthr side..when I go to bend it it hurts...I'm fine if I have a pillow under neither but sometimes I roll over in my sleep..does anyone else experience this...

Also...around my incision it's a little red and pins and needles..it feels hard inside...other than that I walk normal without an aid and I feel fine other than occasional twinges..

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  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo connie53617

    Posted

    Sleeping flat on your back pulls lots of muscles, have you tried a pillow In between your knees and sleeping on your inoperative side, but check before that it's ok or if you must sleep on your back put a light pillow under your knees and lower back and at least two under your head

    • connie53617
      connie53617 AlexandriaGizmo

      Posted

      Yes I have clearances ..I usually do use lots of pillows.last night I just turned on my back while o was sleeping..when I woke up and moved..wow..was o stiff and I felt it..just wondered if it was normal..I guess it is

      ..thank you

    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo connie53617

      Posted

      Absolutely normal, I used to wake up so stiff I couldn't move but it hurt like mad as well, had to sort of pull myself over by gripping the side of the mattress, it will improve, eventually just takes time

  • ptolemy
    ptolemy connie53617

    Posted

    Hi Connie, the hardness may be scar tissue. I was told to use bio oil if it is that.
    • connie53617
      connie53617 ptolemy

      Posted

      Thank you

      Yes I was thinking that too..I was rubbing with coconut oil...what is bio oil

      Connie

    • ptolemy
      ptolemy connie53617

      Posted

      I am not sure what it is, but it is for scars apparently. I ordered it with my shopping but the shop had sold out, so I have not tried it yet. 
    • jen86183
      jen86183 connie53617

      Posted

      If you are in the uk connie you can get bio oil at any chemist. It is advertised for scars. I am using vaseline or coconut oil whatever is to hand.
  • jen86183
    jen86183 connie53617

    Posted

    Hi Connie,

    I started sleeping on my un-operated side around week 8 without problems but, I do put a pillow between my legs. When I had to stay on my back all night I had loads of pillows around me. I do not think you should worry about any odd feelings around the scar area, it will still be healing inside. I feel mine more after walking a lot.

    • connie53617
      connie53617 jen86183

      Posted

      Thank you..

      I usually do have pillows..I must've been tossing and turning alot last night..

      I have been walking alot..I put ice on this morning...other than the things mentioned I'm doing great...even walked around on my horse yesterday..was so good to do with no pain..

  • miriamal49
    miriamal49 connie53617

    Posted

    I am 6 weeks and I find if I haven’t had enough water during the day or if I’m low in magnesium I wake up with pain and cramps on my side. 
    • connie53617
      connie53617 miriamal49

      Posted

      Thank you..

      I'm good with water..but..I will try magnesium..

      Thank you

    • Guest
      Guest connie53617

      Posted

      My Bowen therapist gave me magnesium spray will it help? 
  • ang97783
    ang97783 connie53617

    Posted

    I'm 6 weeks out and am currently experiencing the same thing. I try the pillow between the knees and it stills feels extremely heavy and painful. I'm aweful stuff and in pain of a morning.I have found that trying to do the exercises I was given to do while laying in bed will help take the edge off so I can at least get up and try to start walking around. You might try something like that. Dr tells me it's all normal.

    • connie53617
      connie53617 ang97783

      Posted

      Thank you.

      Such a strange feeling..

      It just effects me during sleep..I'm somewhat active during the day..thank you

      Connie

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