Hi Survivor,
I'm sorry to read about your vicious cycle you're going through.
This might seem simple and may not help but when I'm having trouble relaxing I listen to some soothing music. I have a friend, Carlos Nikai, who has cd's of different native flute songs or some classical music which works for me. Told you it'll sound simple!
What the hey, give it a try....

I don't think it simple; you actually sparked something that I do besides medication....if I can just get distracted for a little while, a computer card game, for a few minutes some times it's all I need to focus again....

Thanks, I really hope the cycle breaks tonight. Who knows, it might happen. I'll try music and some more relaxation techniques. Keeping my fingers crossed... to you both

Hey, here's hoping you had a little break from the monster inside us all...I really sympathize....

I was able to get a few hours Some is better than none

hi Survivor,

Glad you got some rest! That sleep pain cycle is so tricky. I find melatonin helpful and sometimes chamomile or sleepy time tea. And so classic, someone gave me a very boring, heavily referenced history of cancer. I started reading it in bed. It was great! I could read it with interest for a few minutes then get bogged down in the details. After a while I could barely keep my eyes open....I think I'm gonna have to read it again!

I'm glad you are getting some pain relief with your new SCS.
Sending Healing Love,
Littlepaw