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Fort Worth, TX
April 1, 2022
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Members connected over the struggle of 'painsomnia,' sharing how chronic pain from bones, joints, and muscles makes restful sleep feel... Read more

Members connected over the struggle of 'painsomnia,' sharing how chronic pain from bones, joints, and muscles makes restful sleep feel impossible, with some going years getting only a few hours a night. Several members found relief through investing in better sleep surfaces, including Sleep Number smart beds, adjustable mattresses, and memory foam options, while others swore by pillows between the knees or under the hip for spinal support. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of sleeplessness, with some noting its impact on depression, and practical remedies like muscle relaxants and tincture oil also being mentioned as helpful nighttime routines.

A MySpondylitisTeam Member

We bought one of those sleep number smart beds, that adjusts to your body as you sleep. It has made a HUGE difference in how well I sleep. I don’t wake up with my back just screaming at me. I don’t wake with zero pain, of course, but a substantial difference for sure. It was expensive, but worth every penny!!

April 2, 2022
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I have a memory foam mattress and sleep with a pillow between my knees this really helps

March 3, 2024
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I have a good mattress pad and sleep with one pillow under half my hip.
You have sensory nerves coming out through the discs horizontally. That creates pain when the discs are bulging and become damaged.

March 2, 2024
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Unfortunately, yes. Painsomnia as they call it.

April 3, 2022
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I will be sleeping on my right side then get awaken with shoulder pain. Turn over then get awaken with lumbar, groin and hip pain. Sleeping on my back causes lumbar and leg pain. Overall, I am lucky to get 3 hours without severe pain waking me up.

February 25, 2024

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