Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Fibromyalgia & Sleep Fibromyalgia pain can be widespread and often flares up throughout the day. But even at night, fibromyalgia symptoms won't quit, robbing you of precious sleep. Fibromyalgia is known for the chronic pain it causes in specific muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Patients also may feel discomfort at various other points on the body, especially the neck, back, shoulders, pelvis and hands. In addition, sleep problems and its associated fatigue are common symptoms of fibromyalgia. Some patients repeatedly awaken during the night. Others get plenty of sleep, but still feel tired in the morning. Some of the specific sleep disorders associated with fibromyalgia include: Sleep apnea. Causes a patient's breathing to temporarily slow or stop while asleep. Pauses in breath occur up to 30 times an hour, and each may last for 10 to 20 seconds. Left untreated, sleep apnea can be life-threatening. Restless legs syndrome (RLS). Causes nighttime muscle spasms in the legs. Patients describe it as unpleasant creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling or painful sensations. Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). Causes spasms similar to those of restless legs syndrome, but occurs only during nighttime sleep and often are more violent. Bruxism. Persistent grinding of the teeth thought to result from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a condition closely associated with fibromyalgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Can I attest to this especially this morning. I've been up since 2:30 a.m. - I finally gave up and I've been at work since 6. My hips hurt so much I could not stay asleep even in my recliner. That's a new pain for me - one I don't like at all because it wakes me up at night and you can't get comfortable with your hips hurting I also have sleep apnea to which I have a CPAP machine for - but they found out during that study in addition to RLS (that only occurs while you are awake) I have Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (which only occurs while you are asleep!). Oh yea!!!! *sigh* in Phx..."christina h." <christina-777@...> wrote: Fibromyalgia & Sleep Fibromyalgia pain can be widespread and often flares up throughout the day. But even at night, fibromyalgia symptoms won't quit, robbing you of precious sleep. Fibromyalgia is known for the chronic pain it causes in specific muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Patients also may feel discomfort at various other points on the body, especially the neck, back, shoulders, pelvis and hands. In addition, sleep problems and its associated fatigue are common symptoms of fibromyalgia. Some patients repeatedly awaken during the night. Others get plenty of sleep, but still feel tired in the morning. Some of the specific sleep disorders associated with fibromyalgia include: Sleep apnea. Causes a patient's breathing to temporarily slow or stop while asleep. Pauses in breath occur up to 30 times an hour, and each may last for 10 to 20 seconds. Left untreated, sleep apnea can be life-threatening. Restless legs syndrome (RLS). Causes nighttime muscle spasms in the legs. Patients describe it as unpleasant creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling or painful sensations. Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). Causes spasms similar to those of restless legs syndrome, but occurs only during nighttime sleep and often are more violent. Bruxism. Persistent grinding of the teeth thought to result from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a condition closely associated with fibromyalgia. Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 – Sorry you are having such a crummy day. Hope you can get some rest sometime today and relief from that nasty pain! My mom had restless leg syndrome for awhile and it nearly drove her crazy. She was tired all the time! ((HUGS)) From: dominie [mailto:dominie ] On Behalf Of in AZ Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:55 AM dominie Subject: Re: FROM A FRIEND Can I attest to this especially this morning. I've been up since 2:30 a.m. - I finally gave up and I've been at work since 6. My hips hurt so much I could not stay asleep even in my recliner. That's a new pain for me - one I don't like at all because it wakes me up at night and you can't get comfortable with your hips hurting I also have sleep apnea to which I have a CPAP machine for - but they found out during that study in addition to RLS (that only occurs while you are awake) I have Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (which only occurs while you are asleep!). Oh yea!!!! *sigh* in Phx... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 > Fibromyalgia & Sleep > > Fibromyalgia pain can be widespread and often flares up throughout > the day. But even at night, fibromyalgia symptoms won't quit, robbing > you of precious sleep. > > Fibromyalgia is known for the chronic pain it causes in specific > muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Patients also may feel > discomfort at various other points on the body, especially the neck, > back, shoulders, pelvis and hands. > > In addition, sleep problems and its associated fatigue are common > symptoms of fibromyalgia. Some patients repeatedly awaken during the > night. Others get plenty of sleep, but still feel tired in the morning. > > Some of the specific sleep disorders associated with fibromyalgia > include: > > Sleep apnea. Causes a patient's breathing to temporarily slow or stop > while asleep. Pauses in breath occur up to 30 times an hour, and each > may last for 10 to 20 seconds. Left untreated, sleep apnea can be > life-threatening. > > Restless legs syndrome (RLS). Causes nighttime muscle spasms in the > legs. Patients describe it as unpleasant creeping, crawling, > tingling, pulling or painful sensations. > > Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). Causes spasms similar to > those of restless legs syndrome, but occurs only during nighttime > sleep and often are more violent. > > Bruxism. Persistent grinding of the teeth thought to result from > temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a condition closely > associated with fibromyalgia. > > > --------------------------------- > Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I just had a sleep study done. I dont get the REM sleep that we all need. They also found that I have lots of limb movements. RLS? Not sure. Going to run more test. The sleep study doc did say that I have one the worse cases of FMS that he has seen. My lungs slow down and my heart slows down. I have low blood pressure during sleep and low breathing during sleep. I now have to have 3 liters of oxygen while sleeping. But I dont have sleep apena. Which is good I guess. He is going to run some more tests before he does anything about my getting the REM sleep that I need. Could I have CFS? Who knows. All I know is I am tired and hurting all the time. More when I find out more. Got to see regular doc today. Have a great day! Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I think I am going to take my car to the park at lunchtime and sleep in the car. We have no lounge here at work and I can't go home again so it's the car in the park or try to stay awake through the afternoon! Thank you ((hugs)) & Gimpel <thegimpels@...> wrote: – Sorry you are having such a crummy day. Hope you can get some rest sometime today and relief from that nasty pain! My mom had restless leg syndrome for awhile and it nearly drove her crazy. She was tired all the time! ((HUGS)) From: dominie [mailto:dominie ] On Behalf Of in AZSent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:55 AMdominie Subject: Re: FROM A FRIEND Can I attest to this especially this morning. I've been up since 2:30 a.m. - I finally gave up and I've been at work since 6. My hips hurt so much I could not stay asleep even in my recliner. That's a new pain for me - one I don't like at all because it wakes me up at night and you can't get comfortable with your hips hurting I also have sleep apnea to which I have a CPAP machine for - but they found out during that study in addition to RLS (that only occurs while you are awake) I have Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (which only occurs while you are asleep!). Oh yea!!!! *sigh* in Phx... Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Oh I so agree Deb - I get the "what was wrong with you yesterday - you looked fine" - yea well I didn't feel fine. My sick time is always very low and I am forever worrying about the loss of my job which, for me, means 100% of any money in my house since I am single. Isn't it awful to have hardnights of sleeplessness knowing you have to go to work? That makes it even worse. Hang in there my friend - it's almost 1/2 done with (the day!) hugs "Debbie H." <djh_50fab@...> wrote: >Hi I am with you dear friend. I use a CPAP for sleep too, but last night I just could not sleep. I had very short spurts of sleep. Was up at 3:00 a.m. with my arm throbbing and hurting, had to take ibuprofen, even took another Benedryl hoping it would help me sleep. Of course when its time to get up and get ready for work, I'm exhausted and want nothing more than to just sleep. I forced myself to get into to work at 7:30 and feel like my head is just going to lull to the side and I'm going to fall asleep. Didn't dare call in sick, co-workers would not understand at all.We'll hang in there together today.Deb in Oregon Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 oh yea bursitis on top of fibro and neuropathy! It doesn't hurt to walk at all (at least not in my hips LOL) and I don't ever sit on the floor. This is more an ache and it feels like the fibro if that makes sense hugs "Debbie H." <djh_50fab@...> wrote: >, I also want to mention I just started having hip pain about a year ago. Your pain could be bursitis and it is extremely painful, no meds help at all. My doc sent me to physical therapy and that helped a lot. If I walk a lot I experience pain now or if I sit on the floor it hurts like crazy. But, at least now it is manageable. Talk to your doc, don't try to just live with it.Deb in Oregon Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Heidi - I didn't know my legs were moving at all until I had the sleep study done. And they moved 257 times, 87 times it woke me up and I didn't remember any of it. So you may be having episodes and not knowing it. hugs heidi <heidilhlokey@...> wrote: >So good ;I know I wake up from not getting enough deep sleep.OI have to have my PCP tell the rhumy I need a sleep study my legs donot move nor do I snore. but I wake up and lok at the closck like 1 am then 4 am then like 7 then go back to sleep and up at 8:30 in bed by 11-11:30 each night I am on 25 miligrams of elavil I tired it at 50 and felt drunk when I woke up.I am ret medical so I knowmy body so will ask my GYN Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Thank you Heidi - I think I am going to snooze in my car at lunchtime! hugs heidi <heidilhlokey@...> wrote: > I am so sorry yuo are having a bad day. my Hubby has that periodic limb movement due to his spinal cord in the uypper vertbrae being broke back in 1966 and it wakes me up. I have it where I donot get into the deep sleep I should. but I'll be praying for yuo heidi Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 > >, I also want to mention I just started having hip pain about a > year ago. Your pain could be bursitis and it is extremely painful, > no meds help at all. My doc sent me to physical therapy and that > helped a lot. If I walk a lot I experience pain now or if I sit on > the floor it hurts like crazy. But, at least now it is manageable. > Talk to your doc, don't try to just live with it. > > Deb in Oregon > > --------------------------------- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 > >Hi , > Yes, it makes perfect sense to me. That means you're probably > getting some very tight muscles. You might try the sitting in a > chair with your ankle on top of your knee, then stretch by leaning > forward, but don't hunch keep your back in line and lean from the > waist. You may have already tried this, but if your muscles are > tight, it will hurt like a booger, but it will help. > > Deb in Oregon > > --------------------------------- > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I've had a serious issue with weight gain the last year and 1/2. I just started on Lyrica in December, and I have noticed about 10lbs. The Effexor I'm on is supposed to be known for weight gain too, so I have decreased it from 225mg to 150mg. It is definitely a medicine you have to ween yourself off of slowly. So far, no weight loss =(. I'm bummed about it. Does anyone else have this dilemma? in AZ <oriana_az@...> wrote: For me too Deb, however I don't have a better half LOL. My doctor yells at me - actually he doesn't, he's been very good. But the Lyrica has caused me to gain weight and that's not good. *sigh* huggles karen "Debbie H." <djh_50fab > wrote: > >Hi ,> Yes, it makes perfect sense to me. That means you're probably > getting some very tight muscles. You might try the sitting in a > chair with your ankle on top of your knee, then stretch by leaning > forward, but don't hunch keep your back in line and lean from the > waist. You may have already tried this, but if your muscles are > tight, it will hurt like a booger, but it will help.> > Deb in Oregon> > ---------------------------------> Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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