Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Hi Donna, Mine told me to lie down a couple of times a day for 10 minutes at a time just to unwind. He said sleeping during the day will make my sleep apnea at night worse. I can't put in a whole day without resting! Peggy > > I was wondering if any of you have had your doctor tell > you not to take naps during the day . My rheumatologist told > me naps were a no no. I don't intentionally take naps. If > I sit down to rest or to watch t.v. etc... I find myself > falling asleep sometimes. > > Donna S. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 I grab sleep whenever I can! I might not sleep for 48 hours at a stretch so I definitely sleep when I can. That advice might be OK for 'normal' people but I think that we Fibromites are something different. Penny > I was wondering if any of you have had your doctor tell> you not to take naps during the day . My rheumatologist told> me naps were a no no. I> don't intentionally take naps. If> I sit down to rest or to watch t.v. etc... I find myself> falling asleep sometimes.> > Donna S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 No, my doctor encourages me to try and rest whenever my body tells me I need to. There are days at work that I have to take my lunch hour and go sleep in my car just to make it through they day. I've also had to pull over on my drive home from work and take a 15-20 minute nap just to keep from falling asleep at the wheel. I am guessing that like medications, a doctor's opinion on naps is just as varied. N. > > I was wondering if any of you have had your doctor tell > you not to take naps during the day . My rheumatologist told > me naps were a no no. I don't intentionally take naps. If > I sit down to rest or to watch t.v. etc... I find myself > falling asleep sometimes. > > Donna S. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Well, my Dr hasn't said one way or the other, but other people said, you should not take naps, you would sleep better at night. NOT. If I feel I need a nap, I take one, and I believe it does help me some. I know if I am really extra tired, I can not sleep. I think , for us anyway, naps are good! Peggyb > > > > I was wondering if any of you have had your doctor tell > > you not to take naps during the day . My rheumatologist > told > > me naps were a no no. I don't intentionally take naps. If > > I sit down to rest or to watch t.v. etc... I find myself > > falling asleep sometimes. > > > > Donna S. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 I agree, if you can't sleep at night sleep when you can. My sister has rheumatoid and her Doc told her sleep in the afternoon to help with fatigue God Bless you and yours God Bless America Love ya, Gail -- Re: Naps Well, my Dr hasn't said one way or the other, but other people said, you should not take naps, you would sleep better at night. NOT. If I feel I need a nap, I take one, and I believe it does help me some. I know if I am really extra tired, I can not sleep. I think , for us anyway, naps are good!Peggyb> >> > I was wondering if any of you have had your doctor tell > > you not to take naps during the day . My rheumatologist > told > > me naps were a no no. I don't intentionally take naps. If > > I sit down to rest or to watch t.v. etc... I find myself > > falling asleep sometimes. > > > > Donna S.> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I used to nap alot but I had problems sleeping at night so I switched to drinking alot of caffine and taking taurine instead. I'm sti ll tired during the day but I don't fall asleep while dirving or at work anymore! -Hannah On Mon, 09 Jan 2006 03:54 , 'peggy1993' sent: Well, my Dr hasn't said one way or the other, but other people said, you should not take naps, you would sleep better at night. NOT. If I feel I need a nap, I take one, and I believe it does help me some. I know if I am really extra tired, I can not sleep. I think , for us anyway, naps are good! Peggyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hi : I would disagree with that, if you mean the medical leave act.. Only because I am quite familiar with the FMLA act. I know, that your doctor could fill out a form that dictates your needs during the work day and taking an hour nap could be listed as one of them. Just as leaving work for Dr. visits, pt or you are just having a bad day. I am two weeks into my latest flare-up and last week I had to call in twice due to fibro symptoms. I also have a separate one (fmla form) for my migraines. Mystic wrote: I usually just leave work and go up to the wal-mart parking lot and sleep. I don't want my bosses to know that I can't make it through a work day without having to take an hour's nap. I don't think that would look very good for someone who is managing their office and money. As for the American with disabilities act, I doubt it would apply because the naps are not a medical necessity....they are just something that make us feel better. But you would have to ask a disability attorney for a valid opinion. N.> > >> > > I was wondering if any of you have had your doctor tell> > > you not to take naps during the day . My rheumatologist> > told> > > me naps were a no no. I don't intentionally take naps. If> > > I sit down to rest or to watch t.v. etc... I find myself> > > falling asleep sometimes.> > >> > > Donna S.> > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the> > list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with> > your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as> > well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.> >> > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls> > don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make> > that situation better.> >> > 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is:> > Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe > >> > 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be feeling bad at> > the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially take> > something another member says the wrong way. And that includes the things> > that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro itself) even> > though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or multiple> > illnesses try to keep a sense of humor.> >> > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a bad day> > pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support.> >> > Have a nice day everyone.> >> >> >> >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 My guess is two things: 1. The doctor doesn't understand the chronic fatigue issue and has never experienced falling asleep sitting up in broad daylight. 2. The doctor thinks that you will sleep better at night because you aren't napping during the day. Doesn't work does it? It just makes you over tired and even more so painful the next day because you didn't sleep well due to pain.ygo65@... wrote: I grab sleep whenever I can! I might not sleep for 48 hours at a stretch so I definitely sleep when I can. That advice might be OK for 'normal' people but I think that we Fibromites are something different. Penny > I was wondering if any of you have had your doctor tell> you not to take naps during the day . My rheumatologist told> me naps were a no no. I> don't intentionally take naps. If> I sit down to rest or to watch t.v. etc... I find myself> falling asleep sometimes.> > Donna S. Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I hardly ever nap but Saturday morning I went and gave the lab my 6 viles of blood for testing, and (the lab guy) told me that after he sucked all that blood out I better go and eat some breakfast. Instead, I went home, drank some orange juice and was so tired that I went back to bed. I was in bed until about 2pm. But of course, ended up staying up until about 2 or 3 am Sunday. LOL. Sadly, I'm hoping that something in that blood work comes back positive. Whether it's the allergy tests or the Ig tests and my ciliac test. Something to explain more about what's going on with my digestive system. LOL. Jayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I generally dont take naps because I feel worse when I wake up than I did before the nap. This week was different though, I havent been sleeping well. I slept almost all day long yesterday! I guess we need to listen to our bodies. I feel for those of you who have to work , I dont know how you manage it. If you are like me, my body isnt that predictable to know when I would be able to go a full 8 hours without having a major flair. Then I would have to figure out how to get home safely. You all are in my thoughts. deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 My company isnt covered under FMLA. we only have 21 employees. and we can't take any time off for sickeness...we were bought out in August so we have to go six months before we start accruing sick time and after that we accrue 4 hours of sick time a month. We have to wait a year for any vacation or personal days. But thanks for the carification. N. > > > > > > > > I was wondering if any of you have had your doctor > tell > > > > you not to take naps during the day . My rheumatologist > > > told > > > > me naps were a no no. I don't intentionally take > naps. If > > > > I sit down to rest or to watch t.v. etc... I find > myself > > > > falling asleep sometimes. > > > > > > > > Donna S. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone > on the > > > list as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always > check with > > > your dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with > other meds as > > > well as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general. > > > > > > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it > is) pls > > > don't be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying > to make > > > that situation better. > > > > > > 3. To unsubscribe the e-mail is: > > > Fibromyalgia_Support_Group-unsubscribe > > > > > > 4. Also, it is not uncommon for more than one member to be > feeling bad at > > > the same time when it comes to flares and b/c of that potentially > take > > > something another member says the wrong way. And that includes > the things > > > that one member may find funny (even if it's laughing at fibro > itself) even > > > though we who deal with illness whether one such as fibro or > multiple > > > illnesses try to keep a sense of humor. > > > > > > 5. Pls let's be gentle with each other, and if you are having a > bad day > > > pls let us know so that we can do our best to offer our support. > > > > > > Have a nice day everyone. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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