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Can you tell me about the most comfortable way to sleep with a broken collar bone?

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Dr. Amy Sewick answered

Collar bone: Try sleeping on the side opposite the break. You can also try taking some pain medication before you go to bed. Sometimes it helps to sleep in a reclining chair.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 6/15/2019

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A member asked:

Can you tell me about the most comfortable way to sleep with a broken collar bone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amy Sewick answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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