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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight
For the pain of lying down, could it maybe help to get one of those adjustable beds? (where parts can go up and down). Or if that's not doable/affordable, they make various shapes of pillows for, say, putting between your legs if you're on your side, under your knees if you're on your back, etc. (I mostly know about them from pregnancy). Possibly something like that could put your body in a more comfortable position?
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My friend encouraged me to buy a memory foam topper for my bed. Covers the whole bed. It cost about $60 but unfortunately doesn't really help. I've tried regular pillows between my legs. It hurts very much to lie down no matter what. I don't think parts of the bed up or down would help. A recliner didn't feel any better. I don't think I'm on strong enough medicine.
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Originally Posted by Middlemarcher
I wonder if it would also be helpful if you found a support forum or in-person group for people dealing with sciatica? Or chronic pain problems in general? It seems like it could be helpful to get validation and tips/suggestions from people who are suffering from the same thing, in addition to the emotional support you get here and in therapy.
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I've read in the spine support group online but answers seem to be from a few years ago. They're kind of depressing too. I haven't found an in person group. People I know who have it can sit but walking is hard. They don't understand my not being able to sit or lie down. I've been trying to sleep for over an hour and can't so I'm standing up again. Used biofreeze. That helps a little.