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For the past 3 weeks. i have been waking up in the middle of the night with lower back pain, always in the same area (lower right back). it doesn't matter what position i lay in and i have tried different pillows. pain goes away when i get up?

Q: for the past 3 weeks. i have been waking up in the middle of the night with lower back pain, always in the same area (lower right back). it doesn't matter what position i lay in and i have tried different pillows. pain goes away when i get up?

: Use a firm mattress or sleep on the floor with a sleeping bag or a thin foam mattress. Pillow has no effect on back pain.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Use a firm mattress or sleep on the floor with a sleeping bag or a thin foam mattress. Pillow has no effect on back pain.

Answered 8/3/2022

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A member asked:

For the past 3 weeks. i have been waking up in the middle of the night with lower back pain, always in the same area (lower right back). it doesn't matter what position i lay in and i have tried different pillows. pain goes away when i get up?

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