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Q: Back Pain Only When Sleeping.

asked by: keithdavies78 on March 8th, 2007

New User

I have for the last two months had no trouble getting to sleep at night but after between 4-5 hours sleep i awake with pain across all of my middle back spreading round my ribs to my chest. It is quite severe so the only option I have is to get up for half an hour and let it subside or even just sitting up is sufficient. I then attempt another couple of hours before the same thing happens. Throughout the day I am fine so it seems this pain is only brought on from actually lying down, in other words, when my back is horizontal. I have been to see an osteopath who doesnt seem to be able to shed any light on the matter. I have even bought a memory mattress which although has been a recent purchase doesnt seem to be helping either. has anyone got any suggestions as I am at a loss as to what to do.

Thanks, Keith

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futurelovers

replied on March 13th, 2007

Experienced User

Have you ever injured your back? How old are you? What do you do for work? Are you active? What was the last thing you did that you think might've triggered it?

I'll need to know those things to be able to help you more.

keithdavies78

replied on March 15th, 2007

New User

Thanks 'future Lovers'

Thanks for the interest. Sorry it has taken me a while to get back. I am 28 years old currently unemployed but had been spending a large amount of time sat at a desk either on the internet or reading. There was nothing that I can pin point as having triggered it but over the years I have had on rare ocurences a mild sensation that is similar. But nothing of the intensity and regularity that is the case now. It is a pain in the middle back that sweeps right around to the front of my rib cage and checks my breathing. The osteopath seems as bewildered as i am so any clues would be greatly appreciated.

Keith

futurelovers

replied on March 16th, 2007

Experienced User

OK thanks. Some things I can think of that might cause that sort of pain might be:

- Muscle spasms/tightness
- Kidney stones
- Prostate problems
- Some other kind of internal organ problem
- Lack of exercise and active lifestyle

You can fix muscle spasms/tightness by starting to exercise again, making sure you stretch your whole body on a daily basis and begin to lead an active lifestyle again (the sitting at a desk needs to be balanced with exercising).

As for internal organs, I really hope you don't have any of these, but might have to get your kidneys and prostate checked out. Both of those are known to cause unpredictable back pain.

I don't know anything else really, but please do get a few more opinions, and see if what I suggested might be of any use to you.

louise24

replied on August 7th, 2009

New User

hi..i have exactly the same problem at night,when laying in bed,only my pain is in the lower part of my back. no matter what position in, it seems to get worse through the night. however when i am standing up,it seems to go. i,like you, do not feel it through the day time.

has anyone got any answers to this please

thank you

louise

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