I have 'some' trouble sleeping and definitely pain issues as well. I'm researching 'weighted blankets' right now, they should help you sleep especially if you're in pain. I have not made a definitive decision yet but maybe it's a direction that you'd want to research for yourself with your own knowledge about yourself in mind. See if it resonates.
(Oh, I'm now seeing another comment mentioning the blankets :-) Well, posting it anyway, this is what I wanted to say <3 Hope you'll find your way!)
Yeah, I have one. If you can borrow one and try it out before buying, I definitely recommend it - they can be really good but it feels weird, especially if you move around a lot while asleep as I do. Sometimes I really like it and sometimes I really don't. And they're not cheap.
True, they are not cheap, that's what's keeping me from buying one. But your tips are great, I'll definitely try testing one before buying :-) Very curious, I imagine it's relaxing, but I've read more people say the turning around is too weird for them.