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waking up in middle of nite in pain

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HOTpicks99
HOTpicks99

For the last couple nites i have been waking up in pain in my shoulders the problem is i like sleeping with my arms stretched on my piloiws in front of me but ive been in so much pain and yes ive tried to sleep in a different postionsade

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  • Maggers
    Maggers HOTpicks99

    Posted

    You have my sympathy. Have you tried using Biofreeze.  My physio recommended it and it does offer some relief to me. I now have to sleep in semi upright position with memory foam pillows.  Are you on any medication. My doctor gave me gabapentin to help deaden the nerve pain and give me some relief.   Do hope someone on here can give some more ideas.  Believe me I know exactly how you feel.
    • HOTpicks99
      HOTpicks99 Maggers

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply ive triedgabapentin no good on morphin and zapain at mo im afraid to move cos im in agony with pain in my hipssad
  • tiswas24537
    tiswas24537 HOTpicks99

    Posted

    i sleep on my sides untill the pain wakes me up then i get up and sleep in my recliner chair theres no point keep trying to sleep on my side the pain dont let me 

    its just futile to try ,

    if i roll over on my back i wake up in agoney , and find it diffitcult to get up .

    so my sleep pattern 2 hrs recliner down stairs ,4hrs bed and 2hrs in my recliner again .believe it or not thats more than i used to get before my water bed .

    i am going to try a new product for my back pain .ill p/m 

    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537

      Posted

      cant pm you you have no envolope .eek
    • HOTpicks99
      HOTpicks99 tiswas24537

      Posted

      i wish i had a recliner i find hard to get out of bed god help it when i get older i dont want to rely on my children to help mesad ive been so active hoping i can get sone sleep tonitesad
    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537 HOTpicks99

      Posted

      are you not in a position to afford a recliner chair ,

      i got my best one this one i have now from a second hand shop cost me £85 with delivary.its been a god send so comfy .

      i always lie on my side i can manage to get out of bed that way .but if i get on to my back i really struggle . 

  • Bee70
    Bee70 HOTpicks99

    Posted

    Hi Hotpicks

    I have years of no sleep due to pains and now also night sweats.  Last night was a bad night for me.  I had a throbbing pains in my left palm of the hand where the thumb joint starts.  Every so painful and had an awful night.  Unfortunately, I don't like to take meds so was up most of the night. Really feel for you. Hope you get some rest during the day today.

    Take care and gentle hugs x

    • HOTpicks99
      HOTpicks99 Bee70

      Posted

      Thank you for your message it is appreciated sorry to hear you are not well hope you get better its no joke sending hugsx
    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537 Bee70

      Posted

      when i get that i cool it with a cooling balm tends to reduce it to bearable

      i use polar frost .

      for night sweats i keep saying get some chillow mats you can get gel filled or ones you fill with water . cool them in fridge or frezer put in a pillow case hug like a hot water bottle keeps you cool. 

      in the uk summer i put  asingle sized chillow mat   on my bed and place 4 smaller ones from the frezzer under neath .no night sweats for me .

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