Does anyone else suffer from insomnia after taking Oramorph?

[Sandy247]

[Sandy247]

Thank you Jules58. Insomnia can be a side effect according to that website. Yesterday,because it was such a nice day, I went to the park and had a picnic and fed the ducks. A couple of hours after getting home I had a huge flare-up for which I took Oramorph. I have now been awake since 5am yesterday [31 hours]. My body is crying out for sleep but my brain just won't stop.Any suggestions to help me get to sleep? All suggestions are appreciated.

[Butterfly54]

Hello Sandy I have oramorph as I have chronic spinal problems and have developed fibromyalgia on top of it although I was diagnosed with fibrositis (the old fashioned name for fibromyalgia) when I was 16 now 58. in that time I have had herniated discs all up my spine,And and op to remove L5.L4 has worn away of it`s own accord.

I never take oramorph after 6pm as if I do I wont sleep at all,and insomnia is a great friend of mine.but can sometimes get 2-3 hours decent sleep.the rest if I`m lucky is very fitful.

Hope that answers your question.

Hugs Butterfly xxx

[scousey]

Hi, im new to this site, i have cfs aswell as fms and im on alot of medication. I take oramorph 4 times aday and morphine tablets twice aday aswell as all the others and i suffer from insomnia really badly, but if i didnt take them i would be in herendous pain! but what really gets to me sometimes is people who dont understand think its all in your head!

I know its hard but if you need the oramorph keep taking it or talk to your doctor about short term sleeping aid as thats what my doctor does for me.

love scousey xx