Reducing Inflammation...and sleep

[MissMinto]

In this interesting article giving tips on reducing inflammation, it mentions a study that actually proves that "bad sleep triggers a range of inflammatory markers to increase, including C-reactive protein (CRP)" and that "Quality sleep is an essential component of any plan to lower inflammation."

mindbodygreen.com/articles/...

[sylvi]

I have always said if i can sleep i can cope.Now thanks to amitryptaline i am sleeping better.xxxx

[Bookworm55 in reply to sylvi]

My GP has just prescribed amitriptyline for my bad sleep. I did take it before some years back and it does seem to help me get a few more hours sleep. Still waiting for that ‘miracle’ cure though!

[sylvi in reply to Bookworm55]

Darling there is no miracle cure not in my lifetime anyway.xxxx

[MissMinto in reply to sylvi]

Oh Sylvi it's my 'little helper' too - wouldn't be without it! X

[Floralqueens]

How I wish when I get into bed each night that tonight will be a good night!! Never happens but I never give up hope!! I tell my family, look out when it happens as I expect to feel amazing!! Xxxxx

[MissMinto in reply to Floralqueens]

My GP prescribed a low dose of Amitriptyline which I take just before bed - it's used as a nerve painkiller and anti-depressant at higher doses, but one of the side effects is that it carries me off to the land of nod in no time!

[Kracker55]

Always love articles that think you CAN get a good nights sleep. Good article

[Shalf in reply to Kracker55]

Totally agree!

[MissMinto]

We live in hope !

[Floralqueens]

Thank you so much for replying, I will speak to my GP and hopefully they may consider prescribing Amitriptyline to help. Happy Christmas 🎄 to you all. Xx

[Maggiemae58]

Absolutely agree with this. A day or two of sleep deprivation will spur on a flare up for me.

[Matilda_1922]

Since I stopped working I’m now weaned myself off amityrptilin in the last few weeks so far so good. I think the stress has lifted and I am a far happier person which has improved my RA but not completely.

I’m now hoping the tiredness will fade in time

I have been referred to the sleep medicine clinic about a month ago but there are no appointments.

[Shalf]

Good article!