I found I needed to understand every little sensation when I sleep. Then, I had to figure out how to reduce those sensation. I sleep in cotton on sheets with an afghan on top of my sheets and blanket. Many need heavy sheets to sleep soundly. Once I figure this out and found the mattress and bedding combo, I can get in bed and relax such that I have no sensations and almost feel like I am floating. I had to learn how to sleep.

I spent a lot of nights sleeping in a recliner with a music DVD playing and head phones on. It was my 'go to sleep' music. Sometimes, it had video. I would watch the video and listen and drift off. I needed to listen to music that was not overly stimulating. I had 3 music videos and two cd's that I used consistently.

I also need some complex carbs before going to bed so I have energy to sleep. My blood glucose can drop after 5 to 7 hours from a meal. A late night small snack gets me through the night.

All this to say. You need to experiment to find a solution. Breathing can also be a problem. That is why I would sleep in the recliner. If my head and neck rolled to the side or tipped forward, I would eventually have an apnea episode. This would make all of my symptoms much worse.

So, good luck as you try to find your personal answers.

My best to you.