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Lack of sleep due to pain

Beginning to forget what a good night's sleep feels like as even when I'm exhusted I'm finding it so hard to sleep. Then I wake up in so much pain it's taking its toll on all aspects of my life.
Waiting to go to a pain clinic but who knows how long that will take I need pain relief while I'm waiting.my doctor keeps telling me to wait I would like to see him wait in agony for going on 3 months now.
Waiting to go to a pain clinic but who knows how long that will take I need pain relief while I'm waiting.my doctor keeps telling me to wait I would like to see him wait in agony for going on 3 months now.
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Im sorry to hear you are struggling so much with pain, will your GP not give you any other pain relief?
There are some suggestions here around self help and pain that might be worth a try? Have you tried heat pads or hot water bottles? They can be helpful for a lot of people.
Not sleeping is so tough and effects every part of your life. I hope you get to see the pain clinic soon and that you GP can offer some other help till your appointment comes through,
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
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I'm going back to the doctors tomorrow I'm a carer and can't even care for myself with this pain.
@debbiedo49 I have an iron vitamin C and Vitamin D deficiency so take supplements for them