Its probably not ideal but have you ever tried sleeping for 2 or 3 hour interval's. Set your alarm to go off every 2 or 3 hours so you dont sleep too long in one position. The trouble with meds is that altho you get a nights sleep, you sleep so heavy you probably dont move in your sleep which is what you need.

I hope you get to your appointments : )

oh, boy. Long sleep periods are so damn important. Damned if you do and damned if you don't. I'm glad you are seeing your shrink because you can talk about that. I think if I pit the two evils (but of course I am not in your pain shoes) I would bite the bullet and let the mind and rest of the body get the deep sleep for a while. My hopeful logic would be that after a while the two would even out. (hopeful logic being that the good of long sleep helps you heel and the pain isn't so bad over time)

Only advise hun, only you know.

I agree with Empathy66, about the sleeping. All the best with your appt with your shrink.

Cherry..I know all to well the slept too long pain.
BUT...you are in desperate need of sleep. Your mind and body need it.
Keep a BT Med on the nightstand and take it as soon as you wake.
All obviously just my opinion. Based on a lifetime of insomnia.
Hugs.....jc

I think your in desperate need of sleep too. Jan has a good idea.... Keep ur pain mess beside ur bed.
Hugs

cherry i know what its like not to sleep and if i can i go for it. yes i hurt extra when i get up, but after moving around a little it eases up some. try what jan said and also try taking one when u first get up.

so hope u find answers,
hugs,
toni

I start every day by turning on the coffeemaker that was prepared the night before and taking a pill. On Sunday, no amount of meds could help me and I vowed nr to sleep more than 3 hours at a time.

Well...last night I slept all night. I should have set my alarm clock just to be on the safe side, but I managed to get myself and everything else ready to work. I've got a break for a while, now. Man...do I need it!