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Does Pain Keep You Up At Night Or Sometimes Keep You From Getting A Good Nights Sleep Or Does Pain Even Get Elevated At Night For You?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Flint, MI

Also, I cannot lay flat. I have to sleep upright in a recliner. i don't even own a bed anymore it's been years since i've been able to lay flat. anybody else have this challenge? i met one other person here.

July 20, 2017
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yes, I can't either. I slept in a recliner for years and I got a Sleep # adjustable bed. It made all the difference in the world. I still am unable to sleep some nights because of the pain but it is infinitely better than it was before.

July 21, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I just read if you have back trouble you should only lay on your sides. Never on your back.

July 28, 2017 (edited)
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Yes pain does keep me awake at night and can wake me up. The only thing I am comfortable laying on is a Tempur Cloud mattress and pillow, even then it does not stop the pain but I am moe comfy will suffering. If I lay on anything else I am in agony and my neck and head is very painful if I try sleeping on any type of pillow, even a lovely goose down pillow causes problems, have tried everything over the year, memory foam matters toppers do help but the Tempur mattress in the most comfortable. Hope this will help you. Sending hugs. x

July 21, 2017
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I also cannot sleep flat and toss from side to side all night long. I dont sleep in a recliner every night but i also found it does work and helps me fall asleep.

October 18, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I sleep on my back.cant doi it on sidrs or stomach.sometimes no way is good.

August 17, 2019

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