Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 UK: England & Wales Sun, 20 May 2012 23:29:17 +0000 http://answers.ankylosing.org/ Ankylosing Spondylitis webmaster@answers.ankylosing.org webmaster@answers.ankylosing.org en-us Question: Anybody looking for a better nights sleep that suffers from what we do should give this a try. Best $250 ever spent! www.contourliving.com/p-21-backmax-body-wedge-cushion-sets.a http://answers.ankylosing.org/121355/anybody-looking-for-a-better-nights-sleep-that-suffers-from-what-we-do-should-give-this-a-try-best-250/ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:03:34 +0000 Asked by Shaun Haulk 2 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/121355/anybody-looking-for-a-better-nights-sleep-that-suffers-from-what-we-do-should-give-this-a-try-best-250/ Question: Hi there, has anyone any help for sleeping through the night? I haven't had more than about 3 hours straight for over three months now. The pain is too much to lie in bed so it's either broken painful sleep from then on, or i just have to get out of bed. I'm 35 and have only been having severe pain for 6 months. Not diagnosed as yet, but my brother has AS, i'm RLA B27+ and the symptoms seem to line up. I'm meeting my rheumy next week to arrange MRI. Lack of sleep and pain are my problems. http://answers.ankylosing.org/118333/hi-there-has-anyone-any-help-for-sleeping-through-the-night/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:10:13 +0000 Asked by Gem C 3 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/118333/hi-there-has-anyone-any-help-for-sleeping-through-the-night/ Question: Anyone else get one of those horseshoe shaped neck pillows that they sell in airports? It has been a lifesaver for me and even my wife got one. http://answers.ankylosing.org/106296/anyone-else-get-one-of-those-horseshoe-shaped-neck-pillows-that-they-sell-in-airports/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:43:35 +0000 Asked by Jerry Grynspan 8 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/106296/anyone-else-get-one-of-those-horseshoe-shaped-neck-pillows-that-they-sell-in-airports/ Question: Does anyone else get HOT during the night? If I'm not waking up from pain, I'm waking up feeling incredibly hot and thirsty. I sometimes sweat, but I never seem to have an actual fever when this happens. http://answers.ankylosing.org/103390/does-anyone-else-get-hot-during-the-night/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:53:52 +0000 Asked by Taryn Rand 10 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/103390/does-anyone-else-get-hot-during-the-night/ Question: Wondering how many face sleepless nights but still have to face their daily lives... Been to work countless times not having a wink of sleep. Grueling yes, but necessary. Any thoughts? http://answers.ankylosing.org/93971/wondering-how-many-face-sleepless-nights-but-still-have-to-face-their-daily-lives-been-to-work-countless/ Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:10:59 +0000 Asked by Tammy Martin 12 months ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/93971/wondering-how-many-face-sleepless-nights-but-still-have-to-face-their-daily-lives-been-to-work-countless/ Question: What do you do for the pain when you're at home and sitting down like watching TV or reading? What do you do in bed to help the pain? I can't lay flat so that's not even an issue but when I do on my side my hip hurts, my chest has started to hurt and not to be graphic but my nipple on that side has started to hurt, and if I'm on the side too long that hand/arm goes numb. What heating packs have you found work for you? Hand held massager recommendations? http://answers.ankylosing.org/90266/what-do-you-do-for-the-pain-when-youre-at-home-and-sitting-down-like-watching-tv-or-reading-what-do/ Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:15:48 +0000 Asked by Sasha 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/90266/what-do-you-do-for-the-pain-when-youre-at-home-and-sitting-down-like-watching-tv-or-reading-what-do/ Question: Remicade Users: Does anyone have any sleep issues with the Remicade? I just had my third infusion and noticed I haven't been able to sleep. Normally it would be the pain keeping me up, but its not this time. Its hard to describe, I just can't sleep... http://answers.ankylosing.org/86248/remicade-users-does-anyone-have-any-sleep-issues-with-the-remicade/ Mon, 09 May 2011 21:09:31 +0000 Asked by Dave 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/86248/remicade-users-does-anyone-have-any-sleep-issues-with-the-remicade/ Question: I know that fatigue is something we all have to overcome with AS, but I am feeling more tired than ever. I really am not a fan of increasing my caffeine intake any further. Any suggestions for keeping energy throughout the day? Naps just aren't always an option. http://answers.ankylosing.org/83766/i-know-that-fatigue-is-something-we-all-have-to-overcome-with-as-but-i-am-feeling-more-tired-than-ever/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:15:27 +0000 Asked by Megan Lowery 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/83766/i-know-that-fatigue-is-something-we-all-have-to-overcome-with-as-but-i-am-feeling-more-tired-than-ever/ Question: My doctor rang me yesterday and changed my medication dosage again because i haven't been sleeping. Has anyone experienced the not sleeping due to your meds and what did you do to sleep again? http://answers.ankylosing.org/70606/my-doctor-rang-me-yesterday-and-changed-my-medication-dosage-again-because-i-havent-been-sleeping-has/ Tue, 08 Mar 2011 04:14:48 +0000 Asked by Kylie 1 year ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/70606/my-doctor-rang-me-yesterday-and-changed-my-medication-dosage-again-because-i-havent-been-sleeping-has/ Question: Hi guys, was just wondering what you guys do to ensure a good nights sleep. I find lying in bed so uncomfortable and this is when I do most of my worrying. I just can't get a good nights sleep and it's affecting every other aspect of my life. Thanks? http://answers.ankylosing.org/57826/hi-guys-was-just-wondering-what-you-guys-do-to-ensure-a-good-nights-sleep-i-find-lying-in-bed-so-uncomfortable/ Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:54:11 +0000 Asked by Mark 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/57826/hi-guys-was-just-wondering-what-you-guys-do-to-ensure-a-good-nights-sleep-i-find-lying-in-bed-so-uncomfortable/ Question: Anybody else got a massive collection of pillows? Different sizes, shapes, and stuffing inside? It's so hard to find one that makes my neck relax enough for sleep. Does this happen to you? http://answers.ankylosing.org/55797/anybody-else-got-a-massive-collection-of-pillows-different-sizes-shapes-and-stuffing-inside/ Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:59:22 +0000 Asked by Elizabeth Winchell 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/55797/anybody-else-got-a-massive-collection-of-pillows-different-sizes-shapes-and-stuffing-inside/ Question: What is the best sleeping position that you have found to work in keeping comfort at night and less stiffness in the morning? http://answers.ankylosing.org/52820/what-is-the-best-sleeping-position-that-you-have-found-to-work-in-keeping-comfort-at-night-and-less-stiffness/ Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:15:05 +0000 Asked by Stephen Hudek 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/52820/what-is-the-best-sleeping-position-that-you-have-found-to-work-in-keeping-comfort-at-night-and-less-stiffness/ Question: What type of mattress is the best for nagging AS lower back pain? http://answers.ankylosing.org/52533/what-type-of-mattress-is-the-best-for-nagging-as-lower-back-pain/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:09:43 +0000 Asked by Craig 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/52533/what-type-of-mattress-is-the-best-for-nagging-as-lower-back-pain/ Question: What do you do for sleep . I go for weeks at a time where I wake up every two hours which leaves me drained .A lot of the time it is neck pain waking me up when I move but if I try to stay in one spot I am just twice as stiff in the morning? http://answers.ankylosing.org/52356/what-do-you-do-for-sleep-i-go-for-weeks-at-a-time-where-i-wake-up-every-two-hours-which-leaves-me-drained/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:12:18 +0000 Asked by Sheridan 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/52356/what-do-you-do-for-sleep-i-go-for-weeks-at-a-time-where-i-wake-up-every-two-hours-which-leaves-me-drained/ Question: Does anyone get emotional and agitated when taking MTX? I can't stop moving and then suddenly I am a zombie. I am also biting everyones head off, anyone who I talk to are [insert swearwords here]. ? http://answers.ankylosing.org/47499/does-anyone-get-emotional-and-agitated-when-taking-mtx/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:39:27 +0000 Asked by Carmen 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/47499/does-anyone-get-emotional-and-agitated-when-taking-mtx/ Question: Does anyone else jerk around in there sleep as though your whole body is have a spasm? I have kind of been aware of this but my wife confirmed it. http://answers.ankylosing.org/44739/does-anyone-else-jerk-around-in-there-sleep-as-though-your-whole-body-is-have-a-spasm/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:50:05 +0000 Asked by Shaun Haulk 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/44739/does-anyone-else-jerk-around-in-there-sleep-as-though-your-whole-body-is-have-a-spasm/ Question: I have noticed that whatever side of my body I that I am laying on is the side that will fall asleep aka loose circulation. I turn and blood rushes all over that side of my body. Anyone else have this problem? http://answers.ankylosing.org/42467/i-have-noticed-that-whatever-side-of-my-body-i-that-i-am-laying-on-is-the-side-that-will-fall-asleep/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:15:24 +0000 Asked by Shaun Haulk 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42467/i-have-noticed-that-whatever-side-of-my-body-i-that-i-am-laying-on-is-the-side-that-will-fall-asleep/ Question: Does anyone have any any idea's, problems with, not sleeping thru the night? Any solution would be greatly appreciated. Haven't sleeped thru the night for as long as I can remember... http://answers.ankylosing.org/42425/does-anyone-have-any-any-ideas-problems-with-not-sleeping-thru-the-night/ Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:32:35 +0000 Asked by Paul Kacsmar 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42425/does-anyone-have-any-any-ideas-problems-with-not-sleeping-thru-the-night/ Question: I have As. I have just had a bad chest infection. I keep getting a dry mouth and have fluid gradually coming up, but am still dry. Then when I am asleep I am still aware of this and wake up suddenly, almost feels like i am drowning !? Anyone get this http://answers.ankylosing.org/42320/i-have-as-i-have-just-had-a-bad-chest-infection-i-keep-getting-a-dry-mouth-and-have-fluid-gradually/ Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:22:35 +0000 Asked by Jovigirl Claire Wood 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/42320/i-have-as-i-have-just-had-a-bad-chest-infection-i-keep-getting-a-dry-mouth-and-have-fluid-gradually/ Question: I have As and PA and I also have costo, fibro, seasonal asthma, hayfever and suffer with bad anxiety. I am suffering with continous infections. When I go to sleep and just doze I wake sunddenly gasping for breath and shaken, does this happen to you? http://answers.ankylosing.org/40761/i-have-as-and-pa-and-i-also-have-costo-fibro-seasonal-asthma-hayfever-and-suffer-with-bad-anxiety/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:02:00 +0000 Asked by Jovigirl Claire Wood 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/40761/i-have-as-and-pa-and-i-also-have-costo-fibro-seasonal-asthma-hayfever-and-suffer-with-bad-anxiety/ Question: Does anyone have a temper-pedic bed? It's time for me to get a new bed, and I'm wondering if spending the extra money to get one will help my back pain. My uncle swears by his, but they are so expensive. Any suggestions? http://answers.ankylosing.org/38953/does-anyone-have-a-temper-pedic-bed/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:44:55 +0000 Asked by Me 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/38953/does-anyone-have-a-temper-pedic-bed/ Question: How many of you snore or have been diagnosed with sleep apnea? Is it a symptom of AS? http://answers.ankylosing.org/25226/how-many-of-you-snore-or-have-been-diagnosed-with-sleep-apnea/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:52:17 +0000 Asked by Jennifer Winter 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/25226/how-many-of-you-snore-or-have-been-diagnosed-with-sleep-apnea/ Question: This question has probably been asked before, but which position do you feel most comfortable sleeping in? For me it has been my side, until this week... Now I can only sleep on my back! http://answers.ankylosing.org/25207/this-question-has-probably-been-asked-before-but-which-position-do-you-feel-most-comfortable-sleeping/ Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:20:36 +0000 Asked by Lindsay Cairns 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/25207/this-question-has-probably-been-asked-before-but-which-position-do-you-feel-most-comfortable-sleeping/ Question: On to yet another provacative question...which sleeping position works best for you? Dr suggested I sleep on my stomach ( which I already do) with one leg/knee out to the side. Not always great for my neck, but wth. http://answers.ankylosing.org/22993/on-to-yet-another-provacative-questionwhich-sleeping-position-works-best-for-you/ Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:16:35 +0000 Asked by Mary Ellen 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/22993/on-to-yet-another-provacative-questionwhich-sleeping-position-works-best-for-you/ Question: As the last question was about sleep, it made me wonder, does anyone have a mattress that they absolutely love? Or, do you wish, like me, that you had a recliner? http://answers.ankylosing.org/22384/as-the-last-question-was-about-sleep-it-made-me-wonder-does-anyone-have-a-mattress-that-they-absolutely/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:07:33 +0000 Asked by Mary Ellen 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/22384/as-the-last-question-was-about-sleep-it-made-me-wonder-does-anyone-have-a-mattress-that-they-absolutely/ Question: What is everyone's typical bed time and how long do you try to sleep? I usually make it to bed around 12-2am and try to sleep until about 10am-12pm which gives me about 8-10 hours of sleep. http://answers.ankylosing.org/22378/what-is-everyones-typical-bed-time-and-how-long-do-you-try-to-sleep/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:13:43 +0000 Asked by Shaun Haulk 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/22378/what-is-everyones-typical-bed-time-and-how-long-do-you-try-to-sleep/ Question: I have been having a lot of trouble sleeping. I have tried melatonin and a sleeping pill. Both have given me nightmares and worsened my depression. Anyone have some suggestionss? http://answers.ankylosing.org/20701/i-have-been-having-a-lot-of-trouble-sleeping-i-have-tried-melatonin-and-a-sleeping-pill-both-have-given/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:35:52 +0000 Asked by Beckyg 2 years ago http://answers.ankylosing.org/20701/i-have-been-having-a-lot-of-trouble-sleeping-i-have-tried-melatonin-and-a-sleeping-pill-both-have-given/