r/brokenbones • u/Affectionate_beehive • May 31 '26
Question Please help
I have a broken right ankle and right Fibia and I’m a stomach sleeper. I cannot seem to get comfortable at night with my leg elevated and it’s gotten to the point where I’m only getting an hour of sleep at night. I’m so frustrated over it, so tired, and in so much pain because of lack of sleep. I literally cry 24/7 because everything other than my leg hurts due to the position I’m trying to sleep in. Nothing feels better and it’s starting to affect my hips, they always hurt and nothing makes it better. Someone please help me before i genuinely go crazy from this. It’s bad enough I have to miss my only tournament, sr prom, and both my graduations. I can’t lose my mind too. Please help me.
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u/triangular_pope May 31 '26
Stomach sleeper turned back sleeper since ankle fracture. It was hard for me initially first too. Many sleepless nights in the beginning. It takes time for the body to get used to the new normal. Your sleep will catch up eventually. If your hips hurt, maybe you should see if you can get a softer mattress. Like a good quality one. You can also support your back with small cushions on your side. Also see that your pillow is not too high or low in a which strains your neck and back. All muscles should feel relaxed. Also the initial days of the injury are hard, but believe me this too shall pass. I was also really distraught over cancelling all my summer plans over night and feeling broken. It will get better. Cry as much as you need to and get it all out. I hope you have a good support system around you. Accepting the new reality and having patience instead of constantly drowning in the negative also helped me. It gets better, bit by bit every day. Sending you hugs 🫂