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Cody, WY

Wondering if anyone else is in the exhausted mode?
I can not get a good nights sleep for about the last six months or so…. Is this part of osteoporosis ? Is it just the pain keeping me awake? The meds I am on?
Tired….in Wyoming…..

July 15, 2021
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Members shared their struggles with sleep disruption and chronic exhaustion, with many connecting their insomnia to restless legs, joint pain,... Read more

Members shared their struggles with sleep disruption and chronic exhaustion, with many connecting their insomnia to restless legs, joint pain, worry, and medication side effects rather than osteoporosis itself. Several members offered practical strategies that have helped them find even brief relief, including heating pads, propping legs on firm pillows, limiting daytime naps to 30-45 minutes, white noise machines with soothing sounds, stretching before bed, and keeping a television on for distraction. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of living with relentless pain and sleeplessness, with members expressing deep exhaustion and frustration, yet still offering each other compassionate support and encouragement to keep seeking small comforts and medical guidance.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Could be meds most of them have many affects on the body from dehydration to insomnia and much more. I've been in exhaustion mode for decades because of many pain issues. Get as.much rest as you can. Sometimes it helps me to just get up and stretch to loosen up a bit then I will lay down again and my body will be more relaxed then I can sleep a bit longer.

July 22, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Have you thought about one of those white noise things. Something to distract you and you listen to the sounds that make you feel comfortable. Waves, soft music, birds, forest sounds and now I read today there is a cat purr. I may have to get that one. HA. Worth a try as we will try just about anything to get some rest. Body heals better with rest.

July 21, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Every night about the same time l get very bad restless legs then it’s in my shoulders and arms, my legs are in severe pain, heating pad not much help. Ice either , Anyone have an idea for me, lusually don’t fall asleep until about 3& wake about 5 so that’s only 2 hrs sleep,lm so exhausted from pain l don’t know how much more a person can take.I’m 65 and feel lm done with my life now, ljust can’t do this anymore after 7 yrs

July 20, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I too do not sleep well at nite. Prop my legs up on a hard pillow. I fall asleep during the day.

July 20, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

So sorry you can't sleep well. I use my heating pad to help me even in the summer as have a fan and the ac on but the heat seems to help me to sleep better when my legs are hurting so bad. We all look for ways to help us even some if seems unusual.

July 20, 2021

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