Dave is still not sleeping. He requires turning every 45 min or so. Between 10:30 pm and 7:30 am I am up at least 10 times during the night turning him to and fro. On his side, his shoulder gets sore (the muscles are totally atrophied in shoulders). On his back, saliva & mucus run down his throat and makes him cough. No matter what combination of pain & sleeping drugs we try, he still wakes and rings the bell next to his head as he is so uncomfortable.
We have tried gel mattress, special foam mattresses, alternating air pressure mattress, all with the same result.
This has been going on since February. I am a walking zombie. Have had to take a couple of weeks off work to get him over a scary bout of pneumonia, so have been able to nap during the day lately, but have to go back to work again soon.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Lisa
We have tried gel mattress, special foam mattresses, alternating air pressure mattress, all with the same result.
This has been going on since February. I am a walking zombie. Have had to take a couple of weeks off work to get him over a scary bout of pneumonia, so have been able to nap during the day lately, but have to go back to work again soon.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Lisa