sleep

[rosehip]

since i started with fibro 3 months ago i cant sleep , i am so so tired and i just cant sleep i have started going to bed later but it makes no differance at all. even when i fall asleep i wake up every hour or two . anyone else have this problem xx

[Kestrelflyer]

Hi Rosehip.

If you look through the various blogs and questions on the forum, you'll find most of us suffer from one sleeping problem or another, so you're not alone.

I hope you get your sleeping problems under control. It's certainly worth seeing what other people are going through and you might find some helpful advice. Just do a search for 'sleep' and see what comes up.

I've just written a blog myself about 5 mins ago on exactly the same subject!

Try to get some sleep tonight, even if it's just a little bit. Your poor body needs it.

Hugs,

Carolanne. xx

[MissKittycat]

I agree with Carolanne- it seems like it's part and parcel of this condition. I havent slept properly for years even though I've tried everything to help. Now I sleep when I can, I'm always nodding off watching tv- never see a programme to the end!

I hope you manage to get some sleep and sending you gentle hugs xxx

Tracy x

[siver52]

I think sleep or lack of is one of the main probs with fibro. If you dont sleep your body doesnt recover. Muscles, brain all need restful sleep. Now I am not working I do the same as MissKiittycat but always wake in a "stew" xxxx

[Hidden]

hi yes as kestral says look at some of the blogs lol we all the same and suffer with our sleep well i shouldnt say all that would be an untrue statement but alot of us do love to you diddle xxxx

ps your not alone bless you xx

[tracy09]

according to the specialist the proble with not sleeping is you never get to stage 3 of sleep so when you think you are asleep all your really doing is napping but not sleeping apart from pain is i think one of the worst parts of fibro as it makes you feel worse but most of us will tell you if you feel tired and you can then take a nap sometimes them naps might go longer than an hour or two, good luck and soft hugs

[Jan02]

Hiya guys

I have been started on mitrazipine which is an

Anti deppresant but also helps you sleep !!

It's a wonder drug in my eyes

Hope this helps

Jan

[fairylady]

Oh yes the dreaded sleep prob, I dont remember the last good nights sleep i had I am also on mitraipine but for my depression and yes it does make you sleepy which helps me get off to sleep but I dont stay asleep even sleeping tablets dont help me but I am sure it works for some like Jan02 says it has helped her maybe talk to your gp and see what they can give you, I hope you find something to help you xxx

[soulsusie]

Remember Rosehip........ " You are not alone " x x

[tracey46]

hi i have slept 2/4 hours a night for the last 12yrs mine is due to fibro but also night shift workers syndrome, it can b hard and very depressing and exhausting but i cope, try not to sleep during the day try and be relaxed when you go to bed. listen to me i sound like a doctor, i dont know if i will ever get a full 8/12 hours sleep, my doctor says we just dont switch off. i do get alot of pain through the night if anyone else does ive just got some from poundland its called tiger balm, it stinks but i put it on my burning knees yesterday i could put the quilt over them so im goin to try them on some other parts and see, gud luk it might work it might not we can only try