Happy Neck News
Anyway, I digress (as ususal). He said that he thinks my neck pain will be improved by changing my sleep position and a short course of NSAIDS. I have to sleep on my back with a very flat (or no) pillow. Who would have thought?
No evidence of cancer and no evidence of nerve involvement. It is those pesky facets again, but, so far, they are in pretty good shape.
I tried to sleep on my back last night and kept waking on my side. I have always slept on my stomach (the worst position for facet disease) or my side. Not sure how I am going to switch to my back easily.
Suggestions Pink Sisters?
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Tuck in Blankets?
Hi,
It will be hard if you share a bed with hubby. I use a cpap device and learned not to move. The hose did limit my range of motion. I tuck in the blankets very tight so there is little room to maneuver without it waking me up. I don't know what you will do with the husband though as you would only be able to tuck in one side of the blankets.
Happy for you that a simple solution will be helping you out.
Best,
Doris0 -
Amazing..SIROD said:Tuck in Blankets?
Hi,
It will be hard if you share a bed with hubby. I use a cpap device and learned not to move. The hose did limit my range of motion. I tuck in the blankets very tight so there is little room to maneuver without it waking me up. I don't know what you will do with the husband though as you would only be able to tuck in one side of the blankets.
Happy for you that a simple solution will be helping you out.
Best,
Doris
The medical " fixes" ...first TUMS ( which apparently worked) now sleeping on your back!....so glad the problem isn't serious and I wish you luck on trying to sleep on your back...from one stomach sleeper to another! With each pregnancy I couldn't wait to get back on my back....no pun intended...there's nothing I can think of that will KEEP you on your back once you fall asleep..many times I have been amazed to realize when I wake up that I'm on my back....let us know how you do..
Hugs, Nancy0 -
So glad you can walk pain free again and with practice, you'll sleep on your back. I too am a side sleeper and I wake up stiff and sore. It's tough relearning how to sleep. But you've given me an idea to try this myself.MAJW said:Amazing..
The medical " fixes" ...first TUMS ( which apparently worked) now sleeping on your back!....so glad the problem isn't serious and I wish you luck on trying to sleep on your back...from one stomach sleeper to another! With each pregnancy I couldn't wait to get back on my back....no pun intended...there's nothing I can think of that will KEEP you on your back once you fall asleep..many times I have been amazed to realize when I wake up that I'm on my back....let us know how you do..
Hugs, Nancy
Place 2 body pillows on each side.
Hugs,
Sylvia0 -
I had the same thoughts assea60 said:So glad you can walk pain free again and with practice, you'll sleep on your back. I too am a side sleeper and I wake up stiff and sore. It's tough relearning how to sleep. But you've given me an idea to try this myself.
Place 2 body pillows on each side.
Hugs,
Sylvia
I had the same thoughts as Sylvia. I now sleep on my back because of my surgeries and prolonged drains. Now i cant sleep otherwise. So I am thinking, the pillows will make it difficult to move onto your side. So glad for the facet result!!!0 -
OH HAPPY DAY!
That is most certainly FANTASTIC news! Not good that you are in pain but great that it is not cancer! Not sure how to get you to sleep on your bike, I do recall when my mom had back and neck issues they had her sleep with a huge pillow under her knees but I have no idea if that is helpful its just something that came to mind. Let us know how you do with the new sleeping prescription.
Hugs,
RE0 -
...doing my hap hap happy dance for you, CCRE said:OH HAPPY DAY!
That is most certainly FANTASTIC news! Not good that you are in pain but great that it is not cancer! Not sure how to get you to sleep on your bike, I do recall when my mom had back and neck issues they had her sleep with a huge pillow under her knees but I have no idea if that is helpful its just something that came to mind. Let us know how you do with the new sleeping prescription.
Hugs,
RE
-- no evidence of disease -- words that light up my day!
Good luck find a position, pillow or tempurpedic mattress that
will alleviate your discomfort .. hurry, then you can do the
hap hap happy dance with me .. or if you prefer, a marathon
shopping expedition -- !
Vicki Sam0 -
Such happy, happy news!!!
Such happy, happy news!!! Yippee!!!
I agree with the pillow theory. But if sleeping on your back is all it takes to get rid of the neck pain, it's worth the inconvenience of learning how. Did your doc have any suggestions?
Hugs,
Linda0 -
ok I think i have a idea
Tuck in on one side. Have hubby sleep next to you on the other side. In fact have him sleep on top of your blankets and then he can cover up with a comforter of his own. That will keep you tucked in tight.0
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