Insomnia

[Shirley-peirson]

Hi there

Does anyone have insomnia with IBS, or any other stomach or heart problems.

It’s driving me crazy I’m not depressed nor anxious, Something is stopping me from sleeping this has been going on for weeks now but no one in the medical profession seems to be taking me seriously I don’t know where to turn. Thanks

[Linley]

Hi! Not been able to sleep at night and lying there wondering why does raise my anxiety levels I have to admit. In my case I feel the Lockdown is a factor. On the flip side my IBS d has improved alot I am beginning to feel normal again😊. But what will happen when it's over🤔 I do not know.Take care

[Nadgers in reply to Linley]

I’m the same only I start worrying and then get stomach cramps and then diarrhoea- so then I can’t sleep at all I’ve heard that nocturnal diarrhoea is dangerous so now I’m worried about that too - just can’t win 😪

[Shirley-peirson]

Thanks for the replies I feel feel like on my last ounce of energy pain between shoulder blades is zapping the last bit from me I’ve spoken to GP and she is going to send something to help me sleep.Because my body can not take anymore without sleep .

[Linley in reply to Shirley-peirson]

Good luck with the new meds🤞

[Lanidove in reply to Shirley-peirson]

Hi IBS & anxiety are bed buddies . It sounds like maybe you have fibromyalgia flares that contributes to insomnia . If you are menopausal then perhaps u could be suffering from thisAnd it’s all tied into IBS & could wake you at night . Be careful of your diet choices during Covid . We are tending to pick too many sweets etc . There are lots of factors . Re examine your Day and then prepare to sleep . Make it meditative & gradually you will return to sounder sleep . Also if age is a factor That’s another thing to keep awake for ... right !!!. Check your mattress and pillows . Hmmm

Sometimes it’s too much light or noise . Sometimes it’s all in your head . True

[Lanidove in reply to Lanidove]

Shoulder blades are FIBROGo online and find YouTubeVideo to stretch out your upper back with yoga . Lots c

[Hidden in reply to Lanidove]

Hi this is interesting I’m menopausal am getting severe insomnia, ibs and low back , stomach and leg pain which stops me sleeping at night is it caused by hormones ? X

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Same here I got to end of my tether and asked for antidepressants x

[Pthom50]

Hi..yes I am sometimes on my knees with tiredness! I have IBS and fibromyalgia. The pain in my neck/between my shoulder blades is due to the fibro and when am having a flareup that also keeps me awake. I can't take strong painkillers so have to put up with it! Am up in the night several times to wee so that doesnt help! I find if I eat too many bics/cakes that makes my IBS worse so I need to cut down on sugary treats. Keep us posted on your sleep patterns..keep safe x

[bobbyrita]

I tried 10 m of melatonin and it works just a little bit. I am on antidepressants and klonopin.no sleeping pills work for me. I wake up at two a.m. vylar helped the pain in my stomach, an d I have chronic constipation.