Support pillow

[cmjoyce]

Hi everyone. I have knee and hip arthritis, same side. I just can not get into a comfortable position in bed. Just wondering if anyone has tried any of the leg pillows and if they do really help.

Thanks

[DorsetLady]

Just try an ordinary pillow to start with, rather than spend out on something that may or may not not work. I use bulk standard one for my sacroiliac joint pain, and previously for knee/hip OA - prior to replacements.

[1vern0n]

Hi, I agree with DorsetLady and try an ordinary pillow. I often think that manufacturers are reinventing the wheel and capitalising on it. Good luck.

[LexieLoubie]

I used one today at the hospital while having a CT scan as I cannot lay flat on my back it was brilliant. It was wedge shape and really eased the pain in my lower back and hip.

[fluffy10]

Hey I have a large wedge pillow which helps with position and comfort try that

[CagneysMum]

HiSorry to hear your struggling to sleep but I also struggled 3 years ago when most of my joints flared at the same time (feet, ankle, knees, shoulders, hands, jaw) … not my hips luckily. I bought a full body pillow and although it felt more comfortable initially I really struggled to move it around once in bed because it was so large - and there is no way I can sleep in the same position all night. So it depends what type of sleeper you are perhaps?

Instead I bought a couple of small rectangular pillows that are usually just for decoration on a bed - but are the perfect size for wedging underneath my knee when I sleep on my back or in the arch of my neck to relieve my back etc. they have a great range of pillows at Dunhelm (in store or on line). Good luck finding your comfortable sleep position 👍

[Batty1]

I bought leg pillow and it ended up on the floor now I use a twin size blanket and use that.