Knee pain while sleeping

Hi , I too have had many struggles getting to sleep due to pain. The top two methods in this image have helped me a lot. I usually use the second method but when my knees are particularly painful I find the top is best. But I also agree with the people above, definitely speak to a doctor about this to see if they can recommend anything to help you further.


I hope you get back to a pain free sleeping schedule soon!


All the best,
James (Community Member)

Shelby121, I too have way too many sleepless nights but I already know why my knees, ( especially the left 1,) feel as if someone is taking a baseball bat to both. Not that it helps much knowing. Well, in a weird way, it does.
I had my right hip replaced 6 yrs ago & just had my left hip replaced this July 19th & am still recovering.
My hip pain is low yet my left knee has gone from a pain level of 7 to a 10, ( where I can barely speak or cry, the pain is THAT bad,) the P.T, nurse & O.T. that come every day think the AS, along w/ OA in both knees I've had for 10 yrs has contributed to worsening conditions in that 1 knee. I'll be asking for updated X-rays, MRI'S, etc at follow up w/ the surgeon but have already been told most likely will need that knee replaced VERY soon, lol. SOOO tired of all the surgeries. BUT..I DO find a pillow,( almost as big as a body pillow,) placed between the knees but actually is from my inner left thigh down to almost the ankle area, helps alleviate some of the pains, aches & throbbing that accompany me nightly.
I pray u find answers so that u may get much needed rest!!!

Hi . I'm so sorry about this and I echo the other suggestions here. Imaging is prudent for any recurring pain like this. It could be AS wreaking its havoc, and it could be something else, or a mix of the two. I have mild to moderate hip pain and some mild knee pain at times, and I sleep with a yoga bolster in between my knees (vertically, so that it's also in between my ankles) to take pressure off of both my hips and knees. That helps me for episodic pain. I am hoping you can get to the bottom of it soon and you start feeling better. Best, Diana (Team Member)

Hey ! I hate that you're experiencing that! I agree with Rick, I would definitely give your doctor a call and run it by them. I can tell you from experience with a bone spur (mine is on a joint in my foot) I developed tendonitis and enthesitis which has caused me a tremendous amount of pain all over my foot and up my ankle. If it turns out to be something like that there are things they can do to relieve some of that pain. I hope you are able to get this figured out and get some relief soon! All my best, -Katie, Team Member