Sleeping With Peripheral Neuropathy

How to sleep through nerve pain

Why Is My Neuropathy Worse When I Lie Down?

Peripheral neuropathy can be a challenging condition to manage, especially when it interferes with your ability to sleep. Understanding why nerve pain can be worse at night when you lie down, is the first step to finding effective solutions. 

Sleeping With Peripheral Neuropathy

How to sleep through nerve pain

Why Is My Peripheral Neuropathy Worse at Night?

Although sleep issues may not seem like the most significant issue when managing peripheral neuropathy, it is essential to tackle both neuropathy symptoms and sleep disruptions directly because of their compounding effects. Let us examine in more detail why pain tends to intensify at night.

Sleeping With Peripheral Neuropathy

How to sleep through nerve pain

Managing Diabetes, Neuropathy and Sleep: Tips for a Better Night’s Rest

While diabetes can be managed through medication, diet and exercise, it can still have a significant impact on a person’s overall health and quality of life. One of the most common issues people with diabetes face is sleep problems.

Sleeping With Peripheral Neuropathy

How to sleep through nerve pain

The Relationship Between Peripheral Neuropathy and Sleep

Pain from neuropathy can keep you up at night, leading to a loss of sleep, which can, in turn, make the neuropathy worse. Fortunately, you can do things to help improve your sleep if you are suffering from peripheral neuropathy.

Sleeping With Peripheral Neuropathy

How to sleep through nerve pain

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS): What Is It and What Are the Symptoms?

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition that affects 10% of the US population. It typically happens at night and causes an uncontrollable and extremely uncomfortable urge to move the legs.

When it comes to sleep, peripheral neuropathy can make it challenging to get the rest that you need and deserve.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes. Pain and numbness can keep you up at night, and even if you can sleep, you may not be getting the rest you need. Learn how how to improve your sleep at night.

There are a few reasons why peripheral neuropathy gets worse at night, including body position, temperature, stress and sleep disturbances. Learn more here.
One is that when you lie down, the blood flow to your extremities decreases, which can aggravate the nerves and cause pain. Additionally, lying down for an extended period can cause nerve compression and irritation. Learn more here.

Adjusting your sleep position, taking a warm bath or shower and exercising regularly are just a few ways to have a better night’s rest with peripheral neuropathy. Learn more ways here.

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