Post Hip Replacement Sleep Issues

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

Hi all I am 5 weeks post op with a total hip replacement, I am still sleeping on my reclining sofa, have not yet conquered the bed. Thing is I am sleeping like a wooden solider, flat on my back with a pillow between my legs, sleep mask since it is fairly light in my living room and my I pod on my chest playing sleepy time music. I also have a fan blowing on me.

I wake with a headache and neck and shoulder pain daily.

I can not seem to find a comfortable position.

I have a neck pillow on order with help that will soften my issues

Any help would mean the world to me, thanks all

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Reconnaissant · ‎11-09-2017

@I am still oxox

Would you be able to place your IPod to the side? One of your pillow’s positioning sounds like the problem. Are you stiff because you’re focused on where everything is positioned also?

tucsongal · ‎03-10-2010

Did you ever start home health therapy? Your PT or OT can help with bed transfers if that’s a concern.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

@Reconnaissant

I have no pillows at my head, only one between my legs to keep me from crossing them pillows at my head really mess with my posture, which is a part of the issue, moving the phone will not change anyrhing

@Reconnaissant wrote:
@I am still oxox
Would you be able to place your IPod to the side? One of your pillow’s positioning sounds like the problem. Are you stiff because you’re focused on where everything is positioned also?

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Betsey Ross · ‎08-27-2018

I have had both my hips replaced. Right hip in 2016 and left in 2019. I would check with PT. I slept in my bed immediately. Sleeping in a recliner was not recommended for me, I had my legs elevated with a large wedge pillow while resting. I am a side sleeper. I slept on the opposite hip that was replaced with a pillow between my knees. I still use a pillow between my legs to this day. I wish you the best of luck. I am 58 years old.

Roscoe the Rascal · ‎04-19-2016

My friend had a hip replacement and she is like you. She can't sleep in her bed and in a recliner.

Mimi 1883 · ‎03-15-2010

@I am still oxox It sounds like you're having a very difficult time. The help you're seeking would be best coming from your doctor. With the headaches and additional pain in neck and shoulders, you should consult him/her.

Five weeks and you're still sleeping (barely) on a recliner? If you're flat on your back, not sure what help a pillow 'between' your legs provides. They may suggest that you sleep in a bed. May even prescribe a sleep aid, or suggest one from over-the-counter. Hope you feel better soon.

F/N/A luvstogarden

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

@Betsey Ross

Sleeping in the recliner was recommended by my PT and my doc. I will talk about the bed with my PT when he is here again on Thursday

@Betsey Ross wrote:
I have had both my hips replaced. Right hip in 2016 and left in 2019. I would check with PT. I slept in my bed immediately. Sleeping in a recliner was not recommended for me, I had my legs elevated with a large wedge pillow while resting. I am a side sleeper. I slept on the opposite hip that was replaced with a pillow between my knees. I still use a pillow between my legs to this day. I wish you the best of luck. I am 58 years old.

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

@Mimi 1883

I have a follow up with him next week, and this will be a good part of the disucssion.

Sleep is so important I do try to nap during the day

@Mimi 1883 wrote:
@I am still oxox It sounds like you're having a very difficult time. The help you're seeking would be best coming from your doctor. With the headaches and additional pain in neck and shoulders, you should consult him/her.

Five weeks and you're still sleeping (barely) on a recliner? If you're flat on your back, not sure what help a pillow 'between' your legs provides. They may suggest that you sleep in a bed. May even prescribe a sleep aid, or suggest one from over-the-counter. Hope you feel better soon.

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

Mimi 1883 · ‎03-15-2010

@I am still oxox wrote:
@Mimi 1883

I have a follow up with him next week, and this will be a good part of the disucssion.

Sleep is so important I do try to nap during the day

@Mimi 1883 wrote:
@I am still oxox It sounds like you're having a very difficult time. The help you're seeking would be best coming from your doctor. With the headaches and additional pain in neck and shoulders, you should consult him/her.

Five weeks and you're still sleeping (barely) on a recliner? If you're flat on your back, not sure what help a pillow 'between' your legs provides. They may suggest that you sleep in a bed. May even prescribe a sleep aid, or suggest one from over-the-counter. Hope you feel better soon.

@I am still oxox Good to hear. Be sure the doctor everything you're experiencing. I am all too familiar with poor sleep. I am Lucky if a get a total of five hours a night. Naps are a thing of the past. My doctor did prescribe a sleep aid, but doesn't work very well and I'd rather not get anything stronger. I see mine next week, also.

F/N/A luvstogarden