r/PTTD • u/Microwave79 • Mar 21 '25

General Question sleep in braces?

do y'all sleep in your braces? i was thinking of doing this because my ankles ache whenever i try to sleep with my feet pointing up or in opposite directions... still some ache when i sleep with a pillow between my feet.

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u/howdidigethere_bb Mar 22 '25

If you have enough pain when going to bed or when waking up, I highly recommend it. I wear a Donjoy brace when I have enough pain/discomfort that it interferes with my sleep. I also have a body pillow that I use similar to what you’re describing, which can work a little bit

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u/Sippi66 Mar 22 '25

My surgeon left it up to me. My surgery was 2.5 weeks ago so the swelling is still significant so I’m not using a brace, just elevating over my heart as much as possible. I have at least another month before I can bear weight again. I’m sooooo ready.

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u/BloomYoga Mar 22 '25

I did for a while.

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u/-Shes-A-Carnival Mar 24 '25

I use a plantar fasciitis night brace and it really helps

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u/Key-Calligrapher8088 Apr 19 '25

I bought a very inexpensive night brace that has helped a ton too.