Difficult to Turn Over in Bed

About the Symptom

This describes the difficulty to turn or roll over in bed which is due to decreased in mobility.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Neck pain / stiffness
• Urinary incontinence
• Impossible to walk normally
• Numbness of the body
• Numbness / sensory disorder
• Dysphagia
• Recent weight loss
• Involuntary movements
• Muscle weakness in the limbs
• Difficulty breathing / breathlessness

Possible Causes

Generally, Difficult to turn over in bed can be related to:

• Parkinson's Disease

  A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement. It occurs due to nerve cell damage in the brain. The exact cause for PD is unknown. Risk factors include genetics, male gender, old age, and exposure to certain toxins and environmental factors.

• Spinal Muscular Atrophy

  Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of genetic disorders where a person cannot control their muscle movement due to a loss of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brainstem. It causes muscle wasting and weakness.

• Cervical Spondylosis

  A condition in which the neck bones (cervical spine) become damaged due to wear and tear. Risk factors include long periods of desk work and driving, previous neck injuries, and aging.

• Neuropathic Pain
• Lumbar Vertebrae Disk Herniation
• Lumbar Spondylosis
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Diabetic Neuropathy

Related Serious Diseases

Sometimes, Difficult to turn over in bed may be related to these serious diseases:

• Acute Phase of Spinal Cord Injury

  The acute phase starts right after a spinal cord injury, which is caused by trauma to the spinal cord. This phase includes blood vessel damage, ionic imbalance, neurotransmitter buildup (excitotoxicity), inflammation, swelling, and cell death.

• Cervical Cord Injury

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Do you struggle turning over in bed by yourself?
• How long have you had difficulty turning over when lying down?
• Has your ability to turn over while lying down improved?

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