Back pain in the night
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Harpy
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The mind is a funny thing alright. Think it subconsciously telling me to wake up.
I try to remind my self to relax , drop the shoulders but within seconds my shoulders are back up lol just had to remind myself now while typing,
@Bwilson23 I also have this. Some days it hurts so bad I have trouble breathing. Here is what helped me, I hope it helps you.
- A memory foam mattress topper. 3 inch. I have to climb into bed now but it was worth it! This helped the most.
- pillow between the knees that's been mentioned lots already
- hug a large pillow. For me I would sort of hunch or curly around myself while sleeping. This keeps me better aligned.
- If you can, and I know it's a huge "if". Wall push-ups. It treats the cause and not just the symptoms. Lately for me though it's not an option.
- back sleeping ONLY works if my legs are also elevated.
- A memory foam mattress topper. 3 inch. I have to climb into bed now but it was worth it! This helped the most.
- pillow between the knees that's been mentioned lots already
- hug a large pillow. For me I would sort of hunch or curly around myself while sleeping. This keeps me better aligned.
- If you can, and I know it's a huge "if". Wall push-ups. It treats the cause and not just the symptoms. Lately for me though it's not an option.
- back sleeping ONLY works if my legs are also elevated.
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I also have a memory foam topper, and it's wonderful. More than worth what it cost.
Using extra pillows is also a very good idea...... I suggest to people that they experiment to find out where and what kind and how many. I sleep with several pillows of different sizes and shapes and use them during the night in different ways.
Since sleep is SO important, for everyone but especially for us, I think any expense is justifiable if it provides better sleep. I encourage all of us with fibro to budget and save for it, but to spend what it costs to get exactly the kind of sheets you like the best, the pillows that work for you, the topper or mattress that works, if at all possible. If you really cannot afford what you love the most (my favorite pillows in the world, for instance, cost $300 each so that is not happening), then at least get the best you can.
Using extra pillows is also a very good idea...... I suggest to people that they experiment to find out where and what kind and how many. I sleep with several pillows of different sizes and shapes and use them during the night in different ways.
Since sleep is SO important, for everyone but especially for us, I think any expense is justifiable if it provides better sleep. I encourage all of us with fibro to budget and save for it, but to spend what it costs to get exactly the kind of sheets you like the best, the pillows that work for you, the topper or mattress that works, if at all possible. If you really cannot afford what you love the most (my favorite pillows in the world, for instance, cost $300 each so that is not happening), then at least get the best you can.
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