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Can't sleep

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
devon uk

Hi I'm having real problems sleeping lucky to get an hour or two if that I'm tired and teasy all the time aching all the time feel like I've been hit by a bus most days this is getting me down I also have lumps in my breast not cancer but the lumps can grow to the size of a grapefruit and most of them are very painful has anyone please got any ideas on how try and get some sleep I can't take not sleeping anymore it's really getting to me no please help if u can many thanks

October 3, 2016
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Members rallied around someone struggling with severe insomnia and chronic pain, sharing the exhausting reality of surviving on only one to... Read more

Members rallied around someone struggling with severe insomnia and chronic pain, sharing the exhausting reality of surviving on only one to two hours of sleep per night and the dangerous drowsiness that follows. Several members recommended prescription medications that have worked for them, including nortriptyline, trazodone, doxepin with clonazepam, and zopiclone, while others suggested natural remedies like chamomile tea, lavender oil, melatonin, and sleep hypnosis videos on YouTube. A recurring theme was the vicious cycle between pain and sleep, with many emphasizing the importance of working closely with a doctor to find the right solution, especially when other medical conditions limit medication options.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Have you tried Melatonin?

October 3, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Im on doxipen 100mg and clonazepam1mg at bedtime. They work good together but i had insomnia and and anxiety and my drs tried all sleep meds on me and nothing worked until they put me on this combo. Good luck. I hope this helps..

October 4, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Im on doxipen 100mg and clonazepam1mg at bedtime. They work good together but i had insomnia and and anxiety and my drs tried all sleep meds on me and nothing worked until they put me on this combo. Good luck. I hope this helps..

October 4, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I saw a locum gp who gave me Zopiclone sleeping tablets for 7 days until I saw my usual GP. He said unless your sleep is under control you have no chance getting anything undercontrol. When I saw my GP he put me on nortriptyline I'm currently taking 20mg a night and is has stopped my silly napping sleep. But I still only get 2-3 solid hours. I'm suppose to up it to 30mg on Friday x

October 4, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@ I deal with the same problem I go to bed at 10 about 1pm I'm up for the rest of the day.The worst thing that is happening to me is when I start driving I'm fine but before I know it looks falling asleep

October 4, 2016

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