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Costochondritis flares combined with fibromyalgia sleep issues can make nights really brutal — you're essentially dealing with a double whammy of pain and poor sleep. Many MyFibroTeam members know this struggle all too well.

While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, here are some tips that may help:

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Costochondritis flares combined with fibromyalgia sleep issues can make nights really brutal — you're essentially dealing with a double whammy of pain and poor sleep. Many MyFibroTeam members know this struggle all too well.

While there's no one-size-fits-all answer, here are some tips that may help:

- Sleeping position — Try sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees to reduce chest wall pressure, or propped up slightly with extra pillows to take strain off the ribs
- Heat or cold — A warm (not hot) heating pad on the chest area before bed may help ease inflammation and tension
- Relaxation before bed — Gentle deep breathing or meditation can help calm muscle tension around the chest
- Epsom salt bath — A warm lavender Epsom salt bath before bed has helped some MyFibroTeam members wind down and ease pain
- Sleep environment — Keep your room cool, dark, and quiet to encourage deeper rest
- Avoid heavy meals late — Eating at least 3 hours before bed reduces any added pressure on your chest area It's really worth speaking to your healthcare team about managing the flare, especially if sleep deprivation is becoming a pattern. Poor sleep can actually heighten pain sensitivity, which can make fibromyalgia symptoms worse — so getting this under control matters.

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