As if we didn't know...

[GOOD_GRIEF]

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[Ozark]

Tell me about it! They should have just given me a call and I would have given them an encyclopedic response as to how sleep loss increases pain. What a waste of research money. They could have just taken a phone survey of anyone suffering from chronic pain and sleep loss.

[GOOD_GRIEF in reply to Ozark]

Well, the thing is, if they're doing research into the matter, maybe the can also find a solution?

[Ozark in reply to GOOD_GRIEF]

I guess we can hope. I surely could use a solution myself.

[Ozark in reply to GOOD_GRIEF]

My problem at the moment is not so much pain from PMR as I tore my rotator cuff and my left arm some months ago and it is still causing me pain that is not improved by sleep loss.

[GOOD_GRIEF in reply to Ozark]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you find some healing relief soon.

[Ozark in reply to GOOD_GRIEF]

Thank you for your wish. All of us in this group need some kind, or many kinds, of healing relief and the support is always welcome. Thank you.

[GOOD_GRIEF in reply to Ozark]

Sometimes just knowing what we're experiencing is normal (at least for the condition we're in) is a relief all by itself.

If you can't sleep, at least rest. If you can't do either, at least do something fun.

[mad-country-lover]

I will be following your post Ozark , as it will also answer a couple of questions I have , mine was diagnosed back in December so I'm new and learning . one thing that has helped me sleep on occasions is listening to sleep/ Reiki music on you-tube via my phone on very low next to my bed .

But I have learnt already that sleep makes a difference

take care x

[SheffieldJane]

Too true! Everything is harder.

[Daisychain12]

I know. But I cannot find a solution 😭😭😭

[Jackoh]

Yes would really agree. I would have said my pain threashold was always hugh( 3 children with no pain intervention) but with sleep deprivation because of pain - it is a vicious circle I feel.