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Southgate, MI

I find that when I'm flared up, I can't get a nights sleep. I just get short naps here and there because I'm so exhausted. Does anyone else have this issue?

July 2, 2015
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Many community members related to the struggle of sleep disruption during fibromyalgia flares, with several describing a pattern of only... Read more

Many community members related to the struggle of sleep disruption during fibromyalgia flares, with several describing a pattern of only getting one to two hours of sleep at a time rather than a full night's rest. A recurring theme was the term 'painsomnia,' which resonated deeply as a way to describe pain-induced insomnia, and members shared that even prescribed sleep medications often stop helping during intense flares. Several members offered small comforts and coping ideas, including warm beds, hot water bottles, and asking whether practices like meditation or stretching before bed might help.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have never been good at sleeping for as long as I can remember. Issues of sleepwalking as a child and then just not being able to shut down once I got older.
Once diagnosed with fibro I was prescribed meds for sleep and it helped me fall asleep and stay asleep longer.
When I am in a flare or stressed out the meds don't help. That's where I have been for about the last 2 months. So yes I agree that flares drain you so much you can't sleep and you wake more through the night due to the pain.
Thank you for the non-pain flare reminder. Sometimes you forget everything that comes with the nasty abbreviation FIBRO.
Day by day!

July 2, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. I call 4-5 hours of straight sleep a good night. Usually it's a series of 1 to 1 1/2 hour naps

July 3, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Not only do I have this problem but, I need a nap if I have to go out for a good part of the day or if it isrealy hot weather.

July 2, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Get into a warn bed with a hot water bottle to help sooth
youxxxx

October 3
A MyFibroTeam Member

RIGHT NOW. I'm so exhausted and don't know what to do.

February 21, 2016

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