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Mom and husband freak out when I "crash" bc sometimes I can't wake myself up. I know that since I was diagnosed w fibromyalgia that sometimes my sugar drops really low. I am not diabetic though. I've been tested. Anyone have the same issues or any suggestions? Thanks

October 26, 2015
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Members responded overwhelmingly to someone asking about experiencing intense crash episodes lasting 10+ hours with sweating, body aches, and... Read more

Members responded overwhelmingly to someone asking about experiencing intense crash episodes lasting 10+ hours with sweating, body aches, and chills, with many confirming this is a deeply familiar and distressing part of fibromyalgia they also endure. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped them, including taking chelated magnesium and potassium before bed, following a low-sugar ketogenic diet to manage non-diabetic hypoglycemia, using melatonin supplements for sleep regulation, and learning to listen to their bodies without guilt by resting when needed and pacing activities carefully to avoid using all their energy reserves. A recurring theme was the importance of trusting what your body is telling you, finding small victories in daily life, leaning on faith and prayer for comfort, and recognizing that these crash episodes may be the body's way of forcing rest and recovery when it has been pushed beyond its limits.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes I do this also. I go days even weeks where I do not sleep well at night. I.e. maybe 2-3 hrs of interrupted sleep each night then its like I hit a brick wall and I will sleep for 12- 14 hrs. And cannot come out of the sleep induced state. When I wake up my clothing, bedding, and etc with be damp from sweat. I also am not a diabetic but now have spells of hypoglycemia.

October 26, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

omg yes!!!! I can sleep morning to night completely zoncked. I immiediatly have to change my clothes. But hate to leave the covers to dry off because i no ill freeze!!!

October 26, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

I don't have any suggestions, but I have been in the same situation. You are so young, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Just go with what your body tells you. If it says sleep then sleep. Sometimes just going for a long walk helps. I walk a lot even if it hurts. It at least gets your mind off your pain.

October 28, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member yes that happens to me from time to time usually if I've done too much housework or I've walk too far or exercise too much. I call it a flare up when. Fibromyalgia is with us and unfortunately will never leave us but Erin there are times when I don't sleep at night and you know I pass out and I sleep for like 10 hours and yes I wake up in the bed with I'm sweaty and everything blood sugar is @ 60 and I have to eat.( I am diabetic) best thing I can say about that is just try some natural onver the counter type melatonin supplements for sleep, because thats the closest to our own body's delivery of melatonin and I think that will help. I've tried it and it has helped me......so I hope that helps.
Beebe <>< FfJ ♡♡♡

October 27, 2015
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes truly one of the suckiest parts

October 27, 2015

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