Catalien45
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Hi, Booger... I am So sorry about your hip!... I am also a side sleeper, but over the past nearly month, have had to learn to sleep on my back. The Only place I can sleep comfortably on is our old couch! I’m not very big (5ft, used to be 5’ 3 1/2 - degenerative disks in my back). But even then, not room for side sleeping on that couch. I do find that if I don’t cross my legs, I can get the surgery leg pretty straight when I sleep on my back.
Also, could you possibly be having “ compensation” pain in your good side hip? I had that rather badly on my good hip in the last few weeks Before my surgery..... I was using my cane Constantly , putting all my weight onto that “Good” side. It has cleared up since my surgery, but getting Very painful before it. I don’t use my cane now, except when I’m out, & even then, I’m able to put a lot more weight onto my right than for a Long time. Might run that by your Dr or your therapist & see what they think. Btw, one thing my PT worked with today was having me put more weight onto my Right foot when I do my exercises; old habits die hard, & I’d favored the right for a long time.
Take care, & I hope you are able to get some relief & a solution Soon!
Also, could you possibly be having “ compensation” pain in your good side hip? I had that rather badly on my good hip in the last few weeks Before my surgery..... I was using my cane Constantly , putting all my weight onto that “Good” side. It has cleared up since my surgery, but getting Very painful before it. I don’t use my cane now, except when I’m out, & even then, I’m able to put a lot more weight onto my right than for a Long time. Might run that by your Dr or your therapist & see what they think. Btw, one thing my PT worked with today was having me put more weight onto my Right foot when I do my exercises; old habits die hard, & I’d favored the right for a long time.
Take care, & I hope you are able to get some relief & a solution Soon!