# Weird symptom (I think) **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [May 23, 2013, 5:12pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/weird-symptom-i-think/1891 "2013-05-23T17:12:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sixcatlawyer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/sixcatlawyer/32/913_2.png) [@sixcatlawyer](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/sixcatlawyer)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2013, 5:12pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/weird-symptom-i-think/1891/1 "2013-05-23T17:12:20Z")
Hey folks: I've noticed an inability to sleep somewhat flat because right where my hips become my thighs sort of "pulls"/hurt when I try to lay that way. I'm fine (mostly) when I'm on my left side (never been a right side sleeper--it doesn't feel "right") with a pillow at my knees. But even then, the pillow can't be too "tall" or else that same area "pulls"/hurts. I've been off my Methotrexate/Humira combination lately, between two rounds of antibiotics for bronchitis and now, a crown and gum therapy. It was a whole lot worse when I was beginning MTX and has gradually become less, even without my normal med dosage. I can relieve the pain with some baby aspirin (honest-to-God), heat and maybe 1 mg of Xanaflex--muscle relaxer--if it's really bad. Any thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![Marietta](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/marietta/32/761_2.png) [@Marietta](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Marietta)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2013, 5:53pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/weird-symptom-i-think/1891/2 "2013-05-23T17:53:22Z")
Sounds reasonable to have this happen while you are off your meds. I get this sometimes and use a pillow too. Have you been checked for osteo in your hips? ---
**Author:** ![tntlamb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/tntlamb/32/155_2.png) [@tntlamb](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/tntlamb)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2013, 5:59pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/weird-symptom-i-think/1891/3 "2013-05-23T17:59:37Z")
I haven't slept flat for 10 years.... I use wedge pillow only. Eliminates the problem you described as well as pain in my neck and a nasty headache. Such a pillow has certain OTHER advantages and can be purchased at BBB now as opposed to certain specialty retailers with drawn curtains. ---
**Author:** ![Stoney](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/stoney/32/5959_2.png) [@Stoney](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Stoney)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2013, 6:36pm UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/weird-symptom-i-think/1891/4 "2013-05-23T18:36:18Z")
That's awesome! Thanks for the laugh. And good to keep the wedge pillow in mind as well. tntlamb said: > I haven't slept flat for 10 years.... I use wedge pillow only. Eliminates the problem you described as well as pain in my neck and a nasty headache. Such a pillow has certain OTHER advantages and can be purchased at BBB now as opposed to certain specialty retailers with drawn curtains. ---
**Author:** ![Leahdc](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/leahdc/32/618_2.png) [@Leahdc](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/u/Leahdc)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2013, 5:07am UTC](https://discussion.livingwithpsoriaticarthritis.org/t/weird-symptom-i-think/1891/5 "2013-06-03T05:07:32Z")
I am a side sleeper and my hips pull all the time. My hips and hands are my two biggest problems, I’ve found that just keeping a pillow between my knees does help, but I also have a sleep number bed and oh man, I couldn’t live without it! Lol. I also have to ‘hug’ a pillow at night too or my shoulders/sternum really bothers me the next day. I hope you get to feeling better 🙂