More good news!!!!

Poppyg1rl

I am a happy girl
My lovely OT has just left having previously arranged the installation of a brand new pillow raiser and new wooden bannister for my stairs.
No more sleeping in the armchair for me!
I have arthritic ribs and can't lie flat or on my side so to say I'm happy to be able to sleep in bed raised securely is an understatement!!!!
Love and a painfree day to all, I'm off to try my grab rail and bed out Xxx

Starburst

Oh Poppy, that's fantastic news. I'm so happy for you. You totally deserve this. Have fun with the grab rail and bed!! xxxx

stickywicket

Poppy, forgive me. I kind of skim read it as OH not OT, thought What???? And got no further.

You hide your pain under several bushels. I’d no idea you’d been having to sleep in an armchair. I’m so pleased you can now get back to a proper bed. You may find other stuff improving as a result.

Banisters? Oh yes! With the right banisters I can still drag myself up a flight of stairs occasionally. With the wrong ones not a chance. Little things: big differences.

If anyone deserves a break you do. This is great news.

valval

this great it so nice to be comphy in your bed sweet dreams val

traluvie

Thats great news poppy, bet you can't wait to go to bed lol. X hope you have a good night sleep tonight. X

sennacharib

That is wonderful news Poppy, I hope you sleep so much better tonight hunnie!

Sweet dreams xxx

tkachev

I sympathise Poppy. I often have to sleep sitting up but more to do with the breathing issues than the ribs although I did have painful ribs in the first year of my diagnosis. I really hope it helps.

Elizabeth

dreamdaisy

Oooh I am pleased for you. Here's to many better nights (and as a result, better days). DD

barbara12

Poppy Im so pleased for you, what a big difference that will make to you...sleeping in a chair...you poor thing...I hope you get a good night sleep you deserve it.

weejean

Hey Poppy

I am so glad that you will be able to sleep in your bed again, it will make a big difference to you

Hope you have a wonderful nights sleep - sweet dreams xx

suzygirl

Thats great news Poppy, I hope it really helps you x

skezier

Hi Poppy,

That's really good flower and hope you got a good night? The rib thing is a pain eh?! Armchairing it isn't the same kind of sleep and well I rally hope the bed will make a huge difference to you. Cris xx

frogmorton

How are you sleeping now Poppy????

I hope like a log and feeling much better for it

I am so pleased and think your OT was a smashing therapist.

not sure why l missed this one, but l am very pleased for you

Love

Toni xx

Poppyg1rl

Hi all,
Well, it's taking some getting used to this lying in bed malarkey :???: I haven't had the best night, I was definitely comfortable...just couldn't drift off even with amitriptyline.
I'm sure given time I'll adjust, and yes Toni, I agree my Occupational Therapist is fantastic, she really was thorough in my assessment and needs and has done everything she can to support me, I'm so grateful, good old NHS
Love to all and a painfree day X

frogmorton

Poppy

l bet it will take some getting used to....

yo could tr y these??

Sure Cris will lend you some!!

Love

toni xx

dachshund

Hi Poppy
how are you feeling and sleeping now.
i hope your body is feeling better after being in bed
take care.
joan xx

Poppyg1rl

Hi Joan, Toni and all,
I had a much better night, all day yesterday I was in pain with my shoulder (I'm due to have an arthroscopy October) so I took some oromorph and went to bed, I'm happy to report a lovely night sleep and used my pillow lift to get me out of bed independantly woo hoo I'm still sore with the knee and shoulder but Tuesday I'm having the knee aspirated after I see my Rheumy so things will get better.
Have a lovely day everyone as painfree as possible Xxx

frogmorton

Well done you Poppy!!!

Glad you are feeling so much better and you slept well-er too (new word there :???: )

I overdid it yesteday, so recovering today.....but thank you pretty good overall.

Love

Toni xx

Poppyg1rl

Hi all,
Just a quick post to say I've had the best night's sleep in a very, very long time I can't believe what a difference my pillow raiser has made to my quality of life...x

tkachev

Thats fantastic. Are you going local for the shoulder op?

E x