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I have many sleepless nights. My neck hurts with or without a pillow.

Trying to learn to sleep on my back. I've been a stomach sleeper all my life.

I know that my bad discs in my neck won't get any better with me sleeping on my stomach.

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AntisocialTroll56-60, F
I have arthritis in my neck, I finally gave in and bought a special pillow, to be honest I thought they looked uncomfortable as anything, turns out they are fabulous, makes a huge difference to my pain levels, I've one of these...
iamnikki31-35, F
@AntisocialTroll I've had that pillow type. Didn't work for me
4meAndyouF
In Dartmouth, Massachusetts, there is a surgeon who has perfected neck disc replacement surgery. He replaces the deteriorating discs with ceramic discs, which function in the same way as your own spine.

He goes in through the front of the neck with one long incision on one side, moves your vocal cords aside, and the ceramic replacements are put into place.

The scar is placed to the side of the vocal cords where there is a natural shadow, and is usually not noticeable once it heals.

I used to work with a woman in the office, at Homeless shelter. She had the surgery, and she said the worst pain from it was the sore throat she experienced afterward.

I don't know where you live, but knowing that such surgeons exist should give you some hope. You might want to find out if there are similar surgeons nearby.

In the meantime, buy a My Pillow, and place it under both your back and your neck. It should raise you up a bit and is more comfortable.
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iamnikki31-35, F
@geoam1 I've thought about it
cherokeepatti61-69, F
@geoam1 I鈥檝e rolled up a towel and put it under my neck for support when I was having neck problems.
iamnikki31-35, F
@cherokeepatti I do that as well. It hurts
ABCDEF7M
Try cervical exercises, this will strengthen the muscles and relief your pain. I guess that would be natural and long lasting solution.
iamnikki31-35, F
@ABCDEF7 I've been in PT 3 times. Exercises don't work. Gonna get a cervical traction device
ABCDEF7M
@iamnikki I guess if simple neck physiotherapy exercises like the below one doesn't help you should consult a doctor before using traction device.

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuHEJs8Dibk]

Take care..
iamnikki31-35, F
@ABCDEF7 I currently use a traction device at PT...
I have to use a thinner pillow & usually sleep on my side, helps with neck tension
iamnikki31-35, F
@lovelywarpedlemon yea I'm on a thin one now
Spica31-35, F
For me squeezing two soft pillows ~ on top of each other ~ into one pillow case solved the issue.
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