gazelle7777
post-grad
United StatesJaycey.... how are you doing buddy? It has been awhile since speaking with you. Sounds like you are still dealing with new hip issues and getting everything to work in unison. I do have a suggestion for you and sleep. I am now dealing with upper neck arthritis... this is my new challenge. It causes nerve pain in my shoulders, upper back and both of my arms. Had all the x-rays which show the damage in my upper neck.... I am just finishing up with a month of PT for this issue. It has helped some... I am learning how to live and cope the best I can with the pain. Exercises, back to the herbal pain meds daily( bummer!) and a positive attitude is all I can really do.
I must add that my two bionic knees and hip are doing splendidly! No complaints!
Sleep is my biggest dilemma right now with this neck arthritis. Laying on my side or back causes stress and muscle stiffness so I can barely sleep. The PT exercises have helped some.. but another GODSEND was my purchase of a body pillow. This is a large body length pillow that you hug at night as your sleep on your side.. and it comforts and caresses all of your joints. It helps me to sleep on my side, without it I can only sleep on my back. I am sure you can purchase a body pillow in the United Kingdom. I purchased mine from a shopping channel here Called HSN. The body pillow is made by Hometics brand Under the seller Tony Little. Many brands are out there. OMG it is so wonderful to sleep with and have it comfort all your body, back, hips, arms shoulders! Please look into this as I really think it will help address your pain at night much better than just one pillow between your knees.
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.:tree: On to the new year! Wow, the last couple of years have been life changing for both of us in so many ways. Dealing with change... both good and not so good. I think the word dealing is appropriate. Life is full of challenges. We need to keep moving forward and always look for the good. Happy new year to you my friend Joan
I must add that my two bionic knees and hip are doing splendidly! No complaints!
Sleep is my biggest dilemma right now with this neck arthritis. Laying on my side or back causes stress and muscle stiffness so I can barely sleep. The PT exercises have helped some.. but another GODSEND was my purchase of a body pillow. This is a large body length pillow that you hug at night as your sleep on your side.. and it comforts and caresses all of your joints. It helps me to sleep on my side, without it I can only sleep on my back. I am sure you can purchase a body pillow in the United Kingdom. I purchased mine from a shopping channel here Called HSN. The body pillow is made by Hometics brand Under the seller Tony Little. Many brands are out there. OMG it is so wonderful to sleep with and have it comfort all your body, back, hips, arms shoulders! Please look into this as I really think it will help address your pain at night much better than just one pillow between your knees.
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.:tree: On to the new year! Wow, the last couple of years have been life changing for both of us in so many ways. Dealing with change... both good and not so good. I think the word dealing is appropriate. Life is full of challenges. We need to keep moving forward and always look for the good. Happy new year to you my friend Joan
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