The covers hurt - Pain Management Message Board

leftleg · 08-22-2005, 04:14 PM

Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can sleep on my right side. The covers feel heavy (tried a different thread count), that didn't work

and the sensitivity at the same time forces me to leave my leg outside the covers and then my leg gets artic cold and the deep ache starts

I can't sleep on my left side because of the pressure on my leg. Can't sleep on my back because my foot, when relaxed, falls to the outside and hurts like crazy. I can't put a pillow by my foot and use that as a prop because the ankle bone is too sensitive. Using Nair seems to help a little but not enough. I've tried wearing a sock and that only helps a little but then my foot sweats like crazzzzzy. I'm tired

Does anyone feel that Nuerontin helps them sleep but doesn't necessarily help the pain?

Sincerely,

Chad (leftleg)

feelbad · 08-23-2005, 05:34 AM

I was really quite curious about "using nair"???have you tried lidocaine gel or patch?Also, while i was in rehab after my surgery my physiatrist Rxed Doxipin cream(Prudoxin)?this does help to a certain degree.Not sure how or why,just does.use it a couple times a day then alot at night.it may help.have the same problem as you and looking for a good answer.hope we both can find something.marcia

painterinlegoff · 08-23-2005, 06:11 PM

Using Nair seems to help a little but not enough..........reminds me of the commerical..:::we wear short shorts, we wear short shorts:::.....chad i have the same problems u say nair works some???....and to all u guys laughing it takes a mans man to be secure enough to use nair...rofl...look at all the wwe super stars...lol....chad thanks for the suggestion

leftleg · 08-23-2005, 06:11 PM

Hi Marcia,

When the fan is on it blows the hair around on my leg and it felt bad. I decided to try Nair. Noticeable difference as far as the hair even rubbing on my pant leg at work. Is your pain located in a single area? If so, have you had a Bier Block? If yes, did they all work the same or were some less effective than others?

Looking forward to you response,

Chad

p.s. May God Bless You

Fancylady · 08-23-2005, 07:35 PM

Hi Chad,
When I had symptoms something like you my Gp sent me to a Neurologist and I had Neuropathy. I couldn't stand covers on my feet and I had pain in my legs that made it uncomfortable sleeping. I do take a sleeping pill and I take medicine for the neuropathy. Maybe you should ask your doc to have you checked for this. They do an EMG. Hope you the best of luck.
Billie