I wake up and feel that my stomach has been crushed, and breathing is difficult, almost as if something has been sitting on my chest. Does anyone else ever get this, and what causes it? And is there anyway to stop myself turning on to my back while asleep?
2007-11-07 05:17:59 · 11 answers · asked by jasmine 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It could be that your diaphragm is tight. people today do not breath as the body originally intended you to. Naturally, you should be breathing as if your stomach is filling w/ air. By breathing w/ your diaphragm, you not only loosen up your ribs to help breath deeper but also massage your internal organs there by improving their job.
Ways to keep you from turning over include:
A body pillow behind you to prevent you from rolling over
A wedge
Sleeping against a wall
Sleeping wrapped around a body pillow
2007-11-07 05:24:06 · answer #1 · answered by abear1983 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not Sleep Apnea (which for future reference is NOT just in Obese ppl...I'm skinny and have Sleep Apnea) unless you actually stop breathing. On average, I stop breathing 17 times an hour and am on a CPap machine to keep me breathing.
As for what it is, I'm no 100% sure, but I would say it has something to do with your muscles because I know sometimes when I'm on my back I get a strange feeling in my stomach and chest. The best way to keep yourself from rolling onto your back to prevent this from happening would be either using pillows (which doesn't always work) or by keeping up with the suggestions of the tennis ball method. My sister uses that method and it helps her, she sleeps through the night and wakes up without feeling like her stomach and chest is caving in.
GL.
2007-11-07 05:30:33 · answer #2 · answered by Chan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have a rib out. I have inflamation around one of my ribs and it feels like my stomach has crushed and I have trouble breathing. You could put pillows around you so it stops you from rolling over, but most likely you will continue to. I would get it checked out. You may have something serious wrong with your back or even your rib like me. You can try putting warm packs on your back then cold ones at night to see if it helps. Or try taking some ibuprofen before bed. Best bet would be a doctor. Good luck!!!
2007-11-07 05:22:50 · answer #3 · answered by Sadbrowneyes13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't experienced this, but when I was pregnant I read it was not recommended to sleep on your back during the 3rd trimester, so I tucked pillows on either side of me to prevent me from rolling onto my back. It's worth a try. I would also talk to your Dr. to find out what's going on.
2007-11-07 05:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by jatay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like sleep apnoea. Caused by being overweight. Extra fat inside your throat which closes up making breathing difficult. You can get an operation for it. Stick something uncomfortable to the back of your pyjamas so that it's not nice to lie on your back during sleep.
2007-11-07 05:21:42 · answer #5 · answered by chris n 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sleep Centers can test you to diagnose this symptom for you. Sometimes this is covered by health insurance.
2007-11-07 05:38:07 · answer #6 · answered by Debra G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sew a tennis ball into the back of the shirt you sleep in.
2007-11-07 05:20:19 · answer #7 · answered by smurfee68 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Happens to me to. I wouldnt worry about it... try sleeping on your stomach.
2007-11-07 05:20:05 · answer #8 · answered by J-boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wear a shirt with a pocket on it. Put it on backwards and put a tennis ball in the pocket...you won't roll on your back!
2007-11-07 05:20:23 · answer #9 · answered by lee 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sleep on a bunk bed
2007-11-07 05:21:58 · answer #10 · answered by shallytally 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋