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Can't Sleep Due to Pain?

An Aching Body Cannot Rest
Aching joints. A sore back. The most common aches and pains can ruin sleep.

Treatments

Making Your Decision
Considering medication? Make the right choice for you.

Coping With Sleep Loss and Illness
Chronic Illness & Sleep: Treatments and Solutions
Chronic Illness & Sleep: Treatments and Solutions
Your first step? Try to control the pain associated with the illness. Once pain is controlled, sleeping may not be a problem.
Sleep Loss and Your Body
Sleep Deprivation: 6 Harmful Effects
Sleep Deprivation: 6 Harmful Effects
How does sleep deprivation harm your health, safety, and wallet? You'll be surprised.

How much sleep do you get most nights?

  • 6-8 hours
  • 4-6 hours
  • Less than 4 hours