When I worked, the more I fretted and stressed, the worse the pain. I know it’s easier said than done, but try to remain calm. When you feel stressed, stop and do some deep breathing.

I was a CNA too and had to quit because it was too intense and causing so much pain, not enough sleep, emotional stress, etc.
You might want to look for a lower impact job like office work or even stuff where you can work from home.

What kind of exercise do you do, just a 30 minute walk sometimes is too much for me. A lot of pain when I try to lay down at night.

Regular exercise was and continues to be my lifeline, but especially when I worked on site. Lots of little movement breaks.

Compression socks and good fitting supportive shoes.

Now I’m a desk jockey working mostly from home. And I still employ all of those things, just in sweat pants.

Good luck. I hope you find lots of supportive things to get you through your days pain free. 💜💐

Thank you!