Comments on: Defend Yourself with a Good Night’s Sleep

By: Inge Perreault

Inge Perreault — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:17:27 +0000

Hi fellow sufferers of Fibro-fog, constant pain and fatigue. I share all your woes, even my fingernails hurt sometimes, however there is one item I want to share with you. I am also “lucky” enough to suffer from sleep apnea, so I sleep with a CPAP machine and thus I get good nights of sleep. Without the CPAP machine I can’t sleep either, check into it.

By: Joan Maynard

Joan Maynard — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 08:16:26 +0000

Sometimes my fingernails even hurt, one of the first areas from way back in 1980! I keep reading everyday about how much sleep we need and all the meds there are to take but I have yet to read how we feel after sleep/rest. I don’t know about you ladies but MY problem is I don’t feel any better!!! Am I right, I want to feel better after all these meds.

By: marce

marce — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 05:46:14 +0000

I have been diagnosed with fibro for about 5 years now….worst thing is not being able to sleep to sleeping all the time…I am always exhausted (also have sleep) I have no energy and am surviving on herbal life protein/meal replacement shakes and a small meal once in a awhile because I am just too fatigued to make meals…

By: Marie Nachman

Marie Nachman — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:20:52 +0000

I’ve been sleeping with a memory foam topper on my bed for long enough to know it helps avoid pressure points. I’m taking delivery of a memory foam mattress tomorrow and can’t wait to see what it does. I like to sleep with a warm body, cool nose, so if it sleeps warm, all the better. I do a lot of prevention with sleeves, no bare shoulders, shawls etc and no drafts ever on bare skin.

By: Adrienne Charkow

Adrienne Charkow — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:45:36 +0000

I am 63 and have been dealing with fibro since 1980. I went to a pain management doctor years ago who told me to imagine putting the pain in a box and then making the box smaller and smaller in your mind. Works for mild discomfort, but as time goes on, more places are hurting. Sometimes I point to my nose and say that’s about the only thing that doesn’t hurt.

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:15:55 +0000

Chronic Pain & Fatigue, 17 yrs. Diagnosed~ FMS & Adrenal Fatigue, 2008. After trying different pain meds; Lyrica & Cymbalta. My FNP prescribed Tramadol (Ultram), ( 100 mg. morn. & eve). Takes edge off aches & pains shooting through limbs, burning, tingling sensations that make me feel like I’m going crazy!! Take Zoloft & Clonopin for insomnia. Find a new Doc! Try to Pace & Relax! Soft hugs!

By: Marlene Heytvelt

Marlene Heytvelt — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:18:20 +0000

For those with upper arm pain – I have had this for years and I am getting help for it now. I go to a specialized Physical Therapist who does myofascial pain therapy. Today, she said that the Fibro trigger points were glued to the fascia which is full of deep pain. She had to separate the areas and then work on the trigger pts. and the fascia separately. She worked on the shoulder also.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:55:34 +0000

Me too Donna. That’s why I can’t sleep. Can’t lay on my arms

By: Tina Peterson

Tina Peterson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:50:51 +0000

I was diagnosed over 14 years ago and finally broke down and got on pain meds about 6 years ago (or so) – prior to that I was able to treat it naturally (vitamins, supplements and protein drinks & whole food diet). Now I take only what I have to – not on a regular basis – and can increase my meds if I’m having a really rough time – sleep? I use a heated blanket & that really helps me relax!

By: LUKITHIA EVANS

LUKITHIA EVANS — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:54:28 +0000

My situation is similar to yours. I have tried everything to treat the insomnia because I know that if i could get more sleep the other symptoms would not be as bad as they are. I am praying for a cure and a miracle from God.