I know just how you feel, It takes me forever to fall asleep, and when i do i wake up the pain is horrible I can barley walk for about the first hour till I can loosen things up, I feel like I am 80 instead of half that

I know you dont like pills but i did get a script for ambien and it works great, some draw backs sometimes i do things and dont remember, it is one of the side effects, nothing bad. Now when i take them when i do wake up I do feel refreshed intsead of that groggy feeling all day

I don't know if any of us slept well last night? I went to sleep around 11. was up at 1:30, up at 3, 4, got up at 5. Geesh. And the pain!!! Stress from the pain, kids, onry little doggy who gets jealous and pees on the carpet. It's humid and raining again...for 8-10 flippin days...bark bark grr grr. Darn meds didn't kick in yet...

I do hope you are sleeping :) My kitty just gave me a kissy. he is mom's baby. So, hope you have a better day.

Eva

Sleep is a totally foriegn concept to me anymore. I might have to look it up in the dictionary.

I have been sleeping pretty good lately, sorry, but since the combo of Suboxone and klonopin and I a couple times a week take Benadryl, I am out like a light. But way too soon in the day, then up at 2 a.m. But, when nothing else works, I go get some Melatonin, for some reason that stuff knocks me out!! Good luck everyone! Maybe you need something for your stress, I know EVA you do!! HUGS to all of you!! Love-Kris

I am sorry that you are hurting and stressed. You already have an appointment. Until then, please try to calm down and let the stress go! Do some meditation, yoga, or breathing exercises. Relax in a jacuzzi hot tub, read good books and try to think happy thoughts. Negativity increases pain and stress, so learn to be your own best friend. Let us know how the doctor's appointment goes next week. I hope that you get the help you need and deserve!

night is always the worst! as you lay there trying to sleep and have nothing to distract you from the pain.-I don't know where your pain is located but for me it is easier to sleep in a recliner with the tv on to give me white noise to distract my mind--I probably do everything the doctors say not to do. because the complete quite just lets my mind dwell on the pain.
I tried ambien--and I would be told that I was up eating or being on the computer watching tv and I remember none of it--it was quite scary -what if I had tried to drive?

I can relate. Being tired of trying to find that perfect doctor. the one who understands your pain. Doesn't live too far away, etc. etc. And getting the pills right so you won't run out early Yep, I understand. maybe not copmletely but I do, Have you tried to get on disability? I am on it and it helps a little but not a whole lot.

Sleep??? What is that??!! Ever since I started my chemo and radiation I spend my nights awake. I am either puking, hurting or both, so maybe we can start the "Late Night Club"! We start meeting here around 3 AM, any takers????

I haven't slept good in years, I will join the late night club I'll bring chips and dip

Pizza anyone.....:)

I'll bring chocolate since I'm usually up at 3 looking for rich foods. It's weird but most of my siblings get up and eat chocolate in the middle of the night!

Oh I wake up CRAVING sweets in a whole new waaayyyy. I just had my sweet fix for the day. Ice cofffeeeee

I agree - middle of the night I wake up alot and usually during the first bout up I have the munchies! Sometimes it's something kind of healthy, but mostly it's things like Ben and Jerry's Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream - teehee That stuff is so rich and creamy, Yum! Cya in the morning everyone!
Hugzz ~Sandy~

I so know your pain! It is soooo difficult to sleep when you are in pain!! I do the same thing with the television AND I use a noise machine!!

Has anyone ever tried seeing a pain psychologist? I am currently seeing one and he does WONDERS!! He is teaching me some relaxation techniques and has me listen to CDs @ home that somewhat hypnotize. Nothing heavy duty mind you and even if it only lasts during listening time, it's totally worth it!! He just gave me a new one where I kind of leave my body and leave the pain with it. I'm hoping that I can get it to last a whole night/day. He records them himself.
I was referred to him by my pain doctor and he is in the same clinic.

Just some food for thought!

BTW ~ I make a mean black bean salsa!!

Sswarning that is such a good idea! My mom used to teach me some of that stuff when I was little if I was hurt (broken foot, migraine) or just to fall asleep again from a bad dream. It really does help. I've forgotten a lot of how it went. I'll have to ask my mom again. She's also a chronic pain sufferer.