pain worse when lying down? - Back Problems Message Board

nashvillegirl · 03-19-2007, 12:29 PM

Does anyone experience the worst pain when lying down? It's the worst when lying on my back and it's very painful to turn over in bed. I sleep with a heating pad sometimes but I can't tell if it helps or not. I have DDD and a hernitated disc at the L5-S1 and bulging on the L4 with bad sciatia down my right leg. I have had 2 epidurals about 7 months ago and have been ok but the pain is starting to worsen again.

I just thought it was odd that I have the worst pain when lying down. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there anything or any position that helps you? I find it very hard to sleep as I can't get comfortable no matter what I do. Thanks.

mamakitkat · 03-19-2007, 12:34 PM

HI,
I have some new pain that has started the past few months, doc says that L2 & L3 discs are going bad (DDD). I have started to have pain on my right side when laying down on my side & some on my back too. I'm waiting for the CT results. I have found if I'm on my side and I kinda roll up a blanket and put it behind my back to help support me it seems to take the pressure off of my back a bit. Wish I had more to offer.

God Bless

Carol

ms_west · 03-19-2007, 12:57 PM

Have you tried lying flat on your back with two pillows under your knees, tried using a small flat folded towel under the lumbar back, or lying on your side with a pillow between you legs?

I am sorry you are suffering and pray that you find some relief soon.

nashvillegirl · 03-19-2007, 01:41 PM

that is a good idea. I will try that. It's the worst pain ever when trying to turn over (which I do frequently). I don't know what it is about that motion that makes it hurt so bad. I have to grab on to my headboard and turn myself with my arms like I am paralized from the waist down it hurts so much. Thanks for your prayers! I hope you get some relief as well!

ms_west · 03-19-2007, 03:52 PM

Try putting a plastic garbage bag under you hips; it makes it easier to slide when you turn.

Also are you using the log roll to get out of bed. To get out of bed, roll your whole body to one side as a unit, like the rolling of a log. Then let your legs ease off the edge of the bed toward the floor. At the same moment, put your elbows on the bed and push yourself up into a sitting position while keeping your back steady. Reverse this process when you lie down.

Help these suggestions help you.