Does your body relax when you lie in bed?

I used to be that way. I found laying partially on my side with a pillow tucked behind me really helped. I cannot lay flat on my back or flat on my stomach because of my back issues. Also, now that I take a muscle relaxer, I am far more comfortable in bed. But stilll, I'm glad when morning comes because I'm the most comfortable being in an upright position and moving around.

Sherrine

Thanks Sherrine and Karen for your replies.

I know what you mean, Sherrine, about being more comfortable in an upright position. I wish I could lie on my stomach, I think that would be the most comfortable, but I have to be careful about turning my neck. I also can't sleep on my back. I have to sleep on my side with a body pillow and align myself just right.

Karen, thanks for the idea but my muscles are unable to relax due to my injuries. The few times I've tried the relaxation exercise where you focus on relaxing your muscles one area at a time, it didn't do anything for me. The trouble is since my body went numb years ago, I can't feel it happening. I'll give regular meditation another try. Thanks for suggesting it.

Just to let you know, I don't feel sorry for myself about this. I'm used to it. But I'm very curious to see if others with fibro share some of this.

My doctor recently gave me what's called a stress square card, it's the size of a business card. It shows what the various colors: blue, green, red, black represent if you press your thumb against the square at the upper right corner. Interesting that when I do it, I come up as between blue and green--between calm and relaxed. It reminds me of a mood ring. That's good news.

I love your sense of humor, Luv. I describe my body as feeling suspended as if I'm held by ropes.

It's nice to know I'm not alone in this.

Yes, especially with a flareup. It's almost seems backwards because I have to make effort to relax muscles instead of working them.

When I'm not flared up trying to rest is usually when I feel pain most. Even though I am tired during the day, I still can't sleep. And at night I take a sleeping aid. It seems, the nerves like the stimulation and when it stops they keep going.

Have you tried chamomile tea? It doesn't put me to sleep but is relaxing. I hope you can find something to help. I have just started a new adventure with thyroid issues. If you have never had your thyriod checked it might be worth it . My levels were always in the normal range until recently. But sometimes the normal range does not apply.