just diagnosed with osteo arthritis

juaquina

i can find a good position to sleep if im on my side my shoulders and hipps hurt if im on my back or frontmy neck hurts
its all very scary as i cant talk to any one about this i have 3 teenge boys who dont understand my concerns

lindalegs

Hi Juaquina,

I'm sorry you're feeling scared and in pain too - not a good combination

Have you tried a memory pillow, these are very good at supporting the neck and I think they're widely available, even from places like Tesco? Or maybe your pain medication isn't working, how about talking to your GP, it sounds as though you need some support at the moment.

If you need to know anything just ask here as there are lots of people who'll try to help you.

Luv Legs

mandy_b1967

I hope you have a better nights sleep tonight.

vonski

Hi

You have my sympathy, it's awful when you can't get a good nights sleep or at least a few hours.

Have you tried using a pillow with a dip for your neck, sorry can't think of a name for them but I know Ikea do some comfy ones. Also do pillows for people that sleep on their back, stomach or side, all different heights. I find the side sleeper very comfy. Also have you tried putting an old pillow between your knees, I find this helps my back sometimes but not always. Pillow needs to be quite flat though.

Hope you get some relief soon.

Vonski

woodbon

Hi Juaquina, sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It is a scary time and depressing. I felt the name arthritis made me feel old, I'm 53, but a lot of people are a lot younger than me. I also have oa in my neck and spine and have the same difficulties sleeping as you. Also when I lie on my back it can feel as if my spine is breaking, but not so far :!: Its so frustrating and soooo painful is'nt it. Not being able to find a comfortable position. I have a memory foam pillow and mattress topper. They help a lot especially the pillow. My husband bought mine on line, I think it cost around £40, but I'm not sure. It helps me to be more comfortable, but I admit when I first saw it and touched it it felt so strange I couldn't imagine using it Have you been refered to physio? They can help you a lot, with exercises that strenthen the muscles to allow them to do the support the back and ease pain. Have you been prescribed painkillers? They help. I had physio last year, but went back to a heavy job too quickly I'm waiting to go back for physio :roll: . I think I've gone on a bit, sorry. I hope you find this helpful. Sue xx

mike77

Hi sorry to hear that you have osterarthritis, the only way that I get any nights sleep is on my merory mattress and meory foam pillow without these two sleep is not possible, oh and I have a memory pillow for my knees . I hope that you can get a good nights sleep soon.

Mike R & Hazel & Mike JR