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Mesa, AZ
October 25, 2025
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Members confirmed that both insomnia and IBS are commonly linked to fibromyalgia, offering reassurance and a sense of shared experience around... Read more

Members confirmed that both insomnia and IBS are commonly linked to fibromyalgia, offering reassurance and a sense of shared experience around these struggles. Several members shared what has helped them sleep, including trazodone, CBD, cannabis gummies, and over-the-counter sleep aids like Tylenol PM, while one member found that avoiding processed foods with hydrogenated oils and taking daily probiotics helped manage IBS symptoms. A recurring theme was the comfort of feeling understood by others who live with the same challenges, with warm encouragement and personal stories bringing the community closer together.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes to both. I’ve had fibromyalgia and insomnia since early teens. Difficulty falling asleep, and staying asleep. It got way worse at menopause. Then I took Excederin PM. They don’t make it anymore, but Tylenol and Advil have their own brands of it. Their dose is not as high as the Excederin…but does help others. Doctor had me stop taking it because I’m over 60. So now I take regularTylenol and CBD. I wake up after three or four hours and take some more , and go back to sleep another three or four hours. I might lay awake for an hour or so ,before it kicks in the second time. Hope you find something that works.
There’s IBS – C ..and IBS – D. I’m IBS – C constipated. I’ll be constipated then I’ll get pains in my stomach and diarrhea. But I found that I was getting IBS from processed foods with hydrogenated oils in them. Now I’m careful with my diet and I rarely get it. You know what worked like a charm ? Drinking red wine ,🍷 when I got in an attack. I also take probiotics every day now.

October 25, 2025 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've had terrible reactions to all over the counter meds. The one time I had red wine it triggered a migraine and a trip to the ER. I've tried medical marijuana products with terrible results.

My doctor started me on trazodone about a month ago and I'm getting a couple hours sleep. I'm certainly grateful.

Having all of you respond really helps me because it makes me feel like there are people who understand! Thank you to everybody here! Your support means a lot to me!

October 25, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yea insomnia is part iff fibromyalgia ibs too xxxx

October 25, 2025 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yup, part of fibro. I was unable to tolerate trazadone or melatonin. I use cannabis gummies to help with sleep. Still struggling with IBS. Sending good vibes and hugs!

October 25, 2025
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have it - sometimes it’s not constant but I can go days sometimes without sleeping it’s insane 😅 then I randomly go into sleeping ALOT and balance back out

October 25, 2025

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