The answer maybe the pillows!!

mash65
mash65 Bots Posts: 834
edited 14. Jun 2009, 07:30 in Living with Arthritis archive
hi all,ive changed my pillow again.
i have oa,cervical & lumber spondy.
i was getting to the end of my tether regarding the neck pain waking me all night & i'd seriously tried every pillow in the house,even tried the memory foam pillows & nothing was working.
so i started over again with the pillows,& im hoping ive cracked it.
ive put a big, thick pillow on the bottom & a softer thinner 1 on top.
the past 2 nights ive had a better sleep.
im not completely pain free far from it,but i dont seem to be turning over as much or waking as often.
the pillows now r level with my shoulder & neck as i lay on my side.
i also force myself up as high as i can on to the pillows(as high up the bed as possible)then try to stay there til i drift off.
the ear pain is still there when i wake in the morning but if im sleeping better i can cope with that.well another proberbly useless posting from me :wink: but it my help some1. debsx

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  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Debs

    Hope you do get relief for a while from your pillows, it's horrible when you don't get a good nights sleep. Fingers crossed that you've found a solution.

    Love
    Vonski x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,902
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    HI Debs
    I really hope you've cracked it. I have less problems with my neck - shoulders don't like me lying on 'em, but back won't let me lie on it!!! What's that about?!
    I usually only sleep on one pillow and like you am sick of trying!!! The only type I've not yet tried is the triangley ones.....have you tried those? Oh yes I have one between my knees at least to start with which helps the refferred back pain malarky.
    This is not useless.
    You know I have a Kingtson matress which cost - the EARTH - and i still have all this aches :(
    I am so glad you've cracked it
    Toni x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, Hope you'v found the answer, well hopefully anyway. The physio told me a while back that the right depth of pillow is very important. Apparently it should be just over a shoulders width, the trouble is we all have different size shoulder. MY memory foam seems OK at the moment, but I suppose pillows wear a bit flatter with use :shock: you'll have to go round a bedding department trying them all out. :) Hope you'v got it sorted. Love Sue
  • mash65
    mash65 Bots Posts: 834
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi all, still getting a better nights sleep.
    Toni,i have a pillow between my knees too,it seems to take the pressure of my bad knee,then i turn over leaving it behind :roll: but then it helps to support my back when laying on my side.
    ive not tried the triangle pillow yet,but its on my list.
    im planning on staying upstairs when i get knees injected as loos upstairs,so the triangle pillow will help with me sitting up in bed,well hopefully.
    im slowly getting through the list of things i need,electric tin opener is brill.
    im so easily pleased :lol:
    hope your all having a good day & the suns shining for you all. :D
    debsx
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Debs

    Argos have a back rest thingy to help you sit up in bed, it's adjustable and folds flat for storage. If you get stuck this might help.

    Love Vonski x
  • mash65
    mash65 Bots Posts: 834
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    vonski wrote:
    Hi Debs

    Argos have a back rest thingy to help you sit up in bed, it's adjustable and folds flat for storage. If you get stuck this might help.

    Love Vonski x
    thanks i'll have a look,think ive seen it.
    what we have to put up with ah!!!anything for sleep,rest & theres no play :roll: debsx
  • vonski
    vonski Member Posts: 1,292
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    How true Debs, get's a bit boring after a while :)

    Love Vonski x
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,
    Did you know tha its possible to get a pillow riaser from occupational therapy? I can't remember the proper name for them my mind must be going!

    It might be a way of trying before buying, or, if your lucky, not spending at all! :) Just a thought, love Sue
  • mouseymousey
    mouseymousey Member Posts: 283
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello - don't know if this may help? I use V pillows on top of my other ones. I've just invested in another one (feather) and its so much more comfortable for me like that.
    I also noticed on the internet big bolster pillow things that they make for pregnant women - they are about 4' and look very very comfortable. I don't know if they are a new idea? Thinking of investing in one of those to.
    Best wishes
  • mash65
    mash65 Bots Posts: 834
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    thanks for all the tips,plenty to think about now.
    it amazing a luxury like a pillow causing so many problems.
    luxury with arthr becomes nessessity(sp)
    the booster pillow sounds great too.better get saving. :wink:
    debsx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,902
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ah Debs
    Upstairs if the loo is ther will be a must :!: :wink: So long as - and ONLY so long as :wink: You have a lap-top!!!
    My pillow might not be deep enough then? So my shoulder is getting squashed? You know you may be right.... :shock:
    Bit scared to try anything incase it sets my neck off!! coward I am!
    Any tips gratefully received!
    Take care
    Toni x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Debs,

    I am sort of with Toni on that....... Us chickens eh?! :wink: Mind I think I'd be far more comfy if a cat or two didn't sleep on my head and pillow, they say its traction but you know IT'S NOT! :wink: Anyway you let this chicken know how it goes and if it helps please? x
  • mash65
    mash65 Bots Posts: 834
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi,well the necks still better but ive some how slept funny & set my shoulder off again. :roll: im not pain free but its bareable if that makes sense.
    Toni weve got a computor upstairs so no problem there.If i have to i can knick stepsons laptop so you wont be getting rid of me that way :wink::lol:

    Cris what i funny thing to wear on your head....a cat or 2 :lol: at least your head wont get cold. :lol: if that was me i'd end up pulling the cat down to get comfy(use it as a pillow) :lol:
    any way hope your all ok,is the sunshining :?: its lovely here.debsx