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hlthe2b

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8. Left side until I injured my right shoulder/biceps tendon--now that is impossible

Thu Jan 2, 2025, 01:04 PM

Jan 2

to find a comfortable position for shoulder/upper arm lying on the opposite side.

So, I've had to learn to sleep mostly on my back but leaning into my left side. (a special pillow helps).

I empathize with all who struggle to find a comfortable position to sleep. It can be miserable. The best advice I have is to not go to sleep with active pain. You'll never fall asleep. Slather your topical meds (Aspercreme and the like) and take any NSAIDs --if you can-- so that you get some pain relief overnight.

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What is your default sleep position? [View all] milestogo Jan 2 OP

I start out on my back but as soon as I start snoring I wake myself up and move to my left side. beaglelover Jan 2 #1

K&R for "standing up". boonecreek Jan 2 #2

I've met people who swear they can sleep anywhere. milestogo Jan 2 #3

and also for "move constantly" sdfernando Jan 2 #4

No, I think some people change from one position to another milestogo Jan 2 #7

Left side mostly TexasBushwhacker Jan 2 #5

Like this? milestogo Jan 2 #12

Yes, except my knees don't bend backwards - LOL TexasBushwhacker Jan 2 #19

port side . ( left ) when in bed . many times i have had to sleep in recliner sitting straight up. AllaN01Bear Jan 2 #6

Left side until I injured my right shoulder/biceps tendon--now that is impossible hlthe2b Jan 2 #8

Since election: Fetal. FSogol Jan 2 #9

I don't actually "move constantly" ... surrealAmerican Jan 2 #10

I'm not sure I have a default. I like back, left, and right... electric_blue68 Jan 2 #11

Kind of... 2naSalit Jan 2 #13

My default position is on my back LogDog75 Jan 2 #14

Why is it that True Dough Jan 2 #15

Who plays the fiddle when they are sleeping???? LuckyCharms Jan 2 #16

I'll bet True Dough Jan 2 #20

Lying on your left side makes it easier to pass gas milestogo Jan 2 #18

Challenge accepted! True Dough Jan 2 #21

well it's not THIS Skittles Jan 2 #17