Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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meganK08 03/04/2009

Im so sorry guys my pain is back with a vengence defiantly going to have to do some yoga tomorrow. I just right now I cannot sleep and I have to wake up in a couple hours and go to work!! I looked for my nyquil that I bought for my head cold that is whats really keeping me up my sinuses hurt a lot and I have a headache. But I must not have any or hubby swiped them for work. but there are no sleeping pills either. I tried some sleepy tea but uugh I just cannot sleep and I think it is because I am so worried about going to work. Any ideas guys? I cannot take a bath tonight and hubby took my heating blanket. Im about ready to run to walgreens see what they say can help because between my hips, back, and head im not going ot sleep tonight and I will be so mean and grouchy tomorrow. not fair

deleted_user 03/04/2009

I'm sorry tom hear about your pain and that you cant sleep.
I was like that last night, wide awake at 2am.
I went and got some panadol and them laid down and out on something really boring and then all i heard with my son playing his ds.I woke up at 7.30am and the pain today has being terrible.
One thing i have learnt is not to think about going to sleep.Relax and watch a movie or read and that helps me.
I would also go see the gp for pain relif and sleeping tablets.
I use deptrum as it acts as a sleeping tablet and painkiller.

deleted_user 03/04/2009

Also make the bedroom as dark as possible and make your bed special by buyying new sheets and pillows.
After 20 mintues of tossing and turning i leave the bedroom and go watch tv them go back to bed.
Avoid going into the bedroom and only use it at night.

deleted_user 03/04/2009

Thae only thing that has helped me is elavil that my doctor gave me when i talked to him about sleeping. The only thing is it does make me drowsy some the next day but thankfully i dont work. Good luck to you !

deleted_user 03/04/2009

Hi Meg, Not being able to sleep is the worst. Talk to your Doc about the Elavil. Its fabulous for getting to sleep. Its also helpful with the pain. Its actually an antidepressant. But I would not know what to do without it. Ahhh Sleep !! If I don't get my sleep I feel like hell as well as being a grouch !! I cannot say enough about the elavil, or its generic name amitriptiline (sp). Good Luck you NEED your sleep !!!! Hugs and snoozes !!!Deb

deleted_user 03/04/2009

I'am sorry about you not sleeping, you should talk to Doc about Elavil. It's my lifesaver, not only does it help with sleep , but it helps to inhibit my back pain as well(along with my pain meds). Good luck to you and i hope that you can find relief soon and get some sleep. Consuela

Tryingtolaugh 03/05/2009

I hate when I can't sleep! I've been having sinus problems almost the entire winter too, so I know what you mean about sinus pain. Most of the time I just can't get in a position where I'm not in pain! That's when I reach for my xanax...it's for anxiety, but it helps me relax and fall asleep. The night before last, I only got 2-3 hrs. and was in a fog yesterday! Hope you're feeling better sweetie!!

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