For me the best "pain" treatment is actually antiinflammatory treatment. If inflammation is under control, then pain diminishes greatly. I'd always go for that first. A full nights sleep for me is often more problem that good - because I can't turn without waking up, and therefore tend to sleep in the same position all night, if I sleep too long I will just end up waking up so stiff and sore it cancels out any benefits. I now plan a bathroom trip in the middle of the night, and that really helps avoid stiffness. If I am really having difficulties getting off to sleep, like Sue, I will take a muscle relaxant. In my case diazepam 2 mg is as good as anything, because I seldom take it, so 2 mg works fine.
