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Lytham St Annes, UK

Has anyone experienced sleep paralysis? Last 3 nights as i have been falling asleep. I feel like everything is spinning around in my sleep, had wierd hallucinations and then feel paralysed and want to wake up but cant. Obviously i do wake up but i feel scared and have to turn lights on to calm down. Think had it before but not 2 or 3 nights. Had cortisone injection and huge flare up, been off work. Not sure if that is contributing to it. Wierd!!

April 4, 2019
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Members connected over the frightening experience of sleep paralysis, with many describing the terrifying sensation of being unable to move or... Read more

Members connected over the frightening experience of sleep paralysis, with many describing the terrifying sensation of being unable to move or call for help while caught between sleep stages, sometimes accompanied by vivid hallucinations. Several members shared that their episodes were linked to medications like amitriptyline, with some stopping certain prescriptions after experiencing repeated paralysis, while others noted that sleep paralysis can occur in people without fibromyalgia or any medication use. A recurring theme was the community's shared relief in knowing they were not alone in this scary experience, along with gentle encouragement to consult a doctor if the episodes continue.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I suffered with these when I was taking Amitriptyline and they are so scary, I never want another one. I hope you don't have another one x

April 5, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi iv had these a time ago your shouting for help but No one hears you and you can't move very scary I use to have them a lot but was well before I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia they are horrible don't know why you have them but I know what it like take care xxx

April 4, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Ive had to get away from some of the meds due to some of those issues.alot of major lifestyle changes too.

April 30, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I hope your feeling better.Inhavent been on for awhile.Had a really bad sinus infection.I got steroid shots in both knees last month. I usually get my epidural injection 3 in my back every 3 months or so .It took a couple of weeks to kick in for my knees .I never get that problem.Usually more anxiety.My primary uped my meds at night that helped.Did you call your dr?Ihad an appt with the therapist the other day. I have to see her once a yr for pain management.Well talk about Fibro Fog.She gives you these 5 words to remember after 1 hrs your there.then these questions and things .last yr got 30/30 .This yr 24/30.She knows a lot about FM.I actually didn't dislike as much as last time.Shecwas into essential oils which I have been doing.Well take care♥️♥️♥️

April 10, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

it happens to most people, not only people with fibromy....... a lot of people who dont have any pain and are not on any medication experience sleep paralysis

April 10, 2019

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