Chronic neck pain and insomnia - What can I do? - Sleep Disorders Message Board

nochange · 07-09-2008, 10:49 AM

Hello. I suffer from chronic neck pain 24/7. Can only sleep with sleeping pills but that's only for 2-3 hours.
What are the best medications or chronic neck pain that can put me to sleep?
Ibuprofen wont' ease the pain either and doesn't help sleeping.
Tried chamomile tea and that's didn't help.
When I put my neck in the pillow I feel sever pain. Really really need to sleep so I can get some more hours without feeling pain. I can get really irritated without sleeping.
Your answers are greatly appreciated.

greg1x · 07-09-2008, 10:57 AM

I can really emphasize with you . I also have chronic neck pain, and constant awakenings at night. I have had a really bad flare up a couple of week ago and could not find any comfortable position to put my head on the pillow. Thankfully it is gradually getting better. I have been taking Knock Out and Sleep and Restore which are two natural sleep aids
Greg

bethsheba · 07-10-2008, 06:40 AM

nochange,

I've read your other posts and I think you really need to get to the root of your neck injury. Adding meds for sleep, at least in the long run, is only going to add to and complicate your problems.

Sounds like you need to consult with better doctors.

Bethsheba