not sleeping

[Huffalong]

Hi all,I have mild COPD but I am not sleeping very well( wake up several times a night) and feel like I have no energy and tired all the time, is this par for the course?

[Jessy11]

Hi Huffalong, not sure that COPD will actually stop you having a good sleep. Think it's up to the individual,what other health problems there may be.

It could be stress stopping you sleeping. If you're worrying about your condition.

I have COPD & have no trouble sleeping. I do like to sleep on a higher pillow than I used to,so that I'm not lying flat.

You could give BLF a ring & ask for advice or have a chat with your GP.

Hope you get a better sleep soon 🌻

[Huffalong in reply to Jessy11]

Hi Jessy1,Thanks for your reply I tried two pillows last night and it seems to help.

[Jessy11 in reply to Huffalong]

Hi Huffalong, that's great you had a better sleep!

Sometimes it's just the smallest of things that's makes us feel better.

I find with my head raised a bit, I sleep comfortably. I tend to sleep on my right side which also helps with your breathing.

I hope this solves your problem & you have more nights of good sleep 💐

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Hi I am the same - mild copd and feel tired and drained a lot. I think a good diet is essential as I know I always feel better after a good healthy meal. You may also be lacking some vitamins so have a chat with your doctor. x

[Huffalong]

Thank you all for your comments , I also have micro vascular angina so maybe that is the problem. I also suffer with hot flushes which seem to make my breathing worse.Anyone else has the same problem.?

[Ergendl]

I used to wake up 4-6 times a night, but improved greatly to 2-3 times through reflexology. Now I've been diagnosed with high blood pressure and prescribed Ramipril, and I either sleep through the night or only waken once. I think it was to do with water retention rather than directly related to COPD, though the two often go hand in hand.

[ericwood992]

Hello Huffalong,

No, it is not par for the course. I would discuss with your GP and have a sleep test if possible. This will tell you if you are getting sufficient oxygen DURING your sleep, which is very important.

I have sleep apnoea, the condition resulting from low oxygen during sleep, having symptoms like yours. I use a CPAP machine and mask to alleviate this.

Hope this helps.