A Simple Solution to My Hip Pain

Hope this works for you. It is tough being in pain. Take care.

Thanks for the "pillow" talk. I apply this method when I have bouts of sciatica.

My mother has been doing those upside down hanging things since her back as been acting up (due to a car accident). She says it's the best thing ever and only have back problems on the days she doesn't go head down first. :D

H. I could see having to call the fire dept. to get me down. Not a pretty picture.

I'm having sciatica pain right now, and if it weren't for my good nature and witty personality, I'd give my doctor a good crack in his head. He gives me all kinds of drugs that do nothing but make me a walking liabiltiy. I think the pillow idea is great. Thanks.

Thanks I'll try it

I don't have fibromyalgia (knock on wood) but have several friends who suffer from it. If you don't mind, I'd like to copy your article and share it with them. They don't belong to Gather.

I have met so many people that suffer from this. It is so debilitating.

Sandra and anyone else - you have my permission to copy this and share this with you friends. I can't believe how much this little thing helped.

for 3 years after my car accident I slept in a beanbag on the floor.... was the only thing that worked for me

hmm I am going to have to try that

If the pillow works that would be a great easy fix!!!

Lyndon - I think, for you, the answer would be to send the dweeb a pillow over the face idea.

TY for this informative piece.

Glad you found something to ease the pain!

Thank you, Sharon!

Had a friend who slept with a pillow under her stomach every night. She told me about it and I tried it. I didn't wake up with a backache any more.

It works...I also have Spinal Stenosis and looking at another hip replacement most likely...I totally understand your pain....but it is a very highly suggested way for you to sleep with your pain.......

it works!!! I sleep on my side and it really helps.

You know... I've been sleeping with a body pillow for awhile now and it has helped me tremendously! As you know, I have Fibro too, and I tell ya... any tiny bit of relief that we can get makes the world of difference! I sleep with mine between my legs, then kind of hugging it. I'm sure my husband would rather have me hugging HIM, but whatever. The pillow doesn't snore!

glad you found something that works for you.

I have arthritis and fibro and sleep apnea rls among many other things. After my shoulder surgery I can only sleep on my left side...that's where my cpap machine is anyway.
I put a pillow between my knees, a pillow to hold, a pillow under my head and sometimes a pillow behind me. It keeps me from rolling. Sometimes I put a pillow over my head when I am distressed, a throw back from my childhood. Pillows really do help.

More and more things are fibro though, it is good to get a book on fibro. For me exercise makes it worse...as I can't walk well for days afterwards. My leg muscles are hard as a rock and my whole body can get that way. I don't dare get angry, it is a total body spasm and torture like I was electrocuted. The doctor said it's not from fibro but my hands, fingers, toes and feet contort into positions and stay there and only massage will loosen them back to normal.

I feel for you Sharon, fibro is no fun and as the years go on it seems to get worse.

Well, of course I have this one too, lol, I have an arthritic spine, but one of the things that has helped me the most is one of those contoured pillows to put between your knees when you lie on your side. This keeps the spine from bending and straightens it. I also roll on to my back at night but I sleep okay that way but I must start out on my side, don't know why, habit I guess. Try one of those knee pillows, they help your back believe it or not. Might get me a body pillow too, need someone to hug, Nice information Sharon.

Thank you all. Anything to help alleviate the pain is wonderful. Since I started using the pillow my energy has gone up, maybe because I'm not being drained by the stress of the pain.

Whatever helps! My doctors tell me if it hurts, don't do it,,,well I can't lay around and do nothing all the time,,,I'm 50, almost....I sleep with three pillows under one leg, two under the other,, I have to make sure my arm stays above my head-so more pillows there. My wife says I look like I'm in traction when I can finally achieve that painlees(?) position. Oh I Like the book the doc gave me too"Dealing With Pain"---------------what does he know about pain!!! Drugs,,hahaha they are about as effective as the book.....I love my pillows,,,uummmmm! Thanks for sharing your remedy with us,,,I already prescribe.

My chiropractor was always reminding me "No sleeping on your back or stomach!" I do wish I had one of those body pillows, but for now, I use a dog or two ;)

Whatever works for you ... go for it. And share it. Everyone is different and what works for some may not for others. I personally believe that physical and mental go hand in hand. Attitude is super important and yours seems great.
:>)

Is it rheumatoid arthritis?

osteo

Hope u feel better soon. (and that it helped)

I understand. I feel so much better when I don't roll over on my back at night. Still, some nights the only way I can sleep is in the recliner and then I often do end up on my back and am sore, sore, sore.

I hope it does the trick. I can't imagine living with that much pain.

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Sharon, I hope your hips are feeling great this morning. I have a similar problem - after a car accident last year I have two shattered vertebrae, which gives me lower back and leg pain. Sleeping on my side makes a big difference, too. I also do what Elsie suggests above, with one leg over a pillow. That helps a LOT!

Living with pain is not fun. But you have a wonderful positive attitude, and I bet that makes all the difference. Big hugs to you, honey!

so glad you could find some relief! my neighbor has this problem too.. i will mention this to him.

I have sciatica problems..My chiropractor told me to sleep with a rolled up tea towel in the middle of my back...It really helps,too.

How are your hips doing?

I got off nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant) and my hips have been better. I've heard that dairy is something else that can cause arthritis pain. I just ate some potato chips so we'll see how I do tomorrow morning.

I also have a memory foam mattress topper and I can actually sleep on my back some of the time, wow!

Good thing there is a 24 hour Wal-Mart I am going to go get a body pillow and try it. Thanks for the post.