I, on the other hand, am usually all over the place....until recently that is. I have noticed lately that I will fairly frequently have an unusual pain in my shoulder or my neck when I wake up in the morning. It will be really stiff and painful and it feels like I haven't moved all night. And it is happening more and more.
In and of itself, that wouldn't be so bad, except that I have somehow injured my left shoulder (maybe the rotator cuff?) and I am having really sharp stabbing pain if I try to lift my arm over my head. I have no idea what I did or how it happened, it just did!
Because I am a firm believer in the if-I-ignore-it-it-will-go-away school of medical care, I haven't gone to the doctor or had an x-ray or seen a physical therapist. I do a few simple stretches throughout the day and that seems to make it a little better until the next time I forget and quickly reach up for some reason. Then it is a BIG OUCH!
Last night was another of those nights where I'm not sure I moved all night. It sure doesn't feel like it! My left arm, shoulder, and neck were practically impossible to move this morning....well, for a few minutes anyway! It's a little better now, but there is a residual ache remaining. Sigh....this getting old thing is getting to be a royal pain....literally!
When I think back to my mom's sleep pattern now, I think that in one more way, I am slowly turning into my mother! Nevertheless, as much as I love and miss her, this is sure one trait that I wish would just pass me right by!!
Ouch!! My grandmother recently fell and actually tore her rotator cuff. She had surgery and is now recovering. I know that it's an area that can be very painful! Hope you are feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Mel! Read my post today. Talk about coincidences. I am having trouble with my left shoulder, too. LOL! I don't know what I did to aggravate it this time, but I do know the root cause.
ReplyDeleteI know what they mean by "growing older is not for sissies!"
Mellodee, my favorite sleeping position is on my back, but unfortunately that is the cause of snoring too, even if I don't hear myself, Grenville does and pokes me everyu time! Hope your shoulder feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteI sleep all over the place...I am never still. I hope your shoulder gets better with out medical treatment...:(
ReplyDeleteMaybe we can get a family discount on physical therapy! And not to nitpick, yes, Mom did sleep on her good ear - her LEFT side. I always sat on her left side on the bus because that was her good ear. And don't worry, I'm turning into her too. Getting more crochety every day. LOL. LS
ReplyDeletehope you feel better!! it is so crazy how we become our mothers...I see it all the time...and now se it even in my own kids!!
ReplyDeleteAch! I'm waking up with such a stiff shoulder every day at the moment. I remember my mum was bad at my age, and she suffers so much pain now, so I have that to look forward too. Hope it's better soon :)
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to see if your OK...miss your blogging.
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