Managing the sleep issues associated with Fibromyalgia is a critical part of treating this complex illness. Fibromyalgia interrupts the deep sleep cycle with short bursts of high intensity brain activity. This is one of the reasons that you feel tired all of the time. Your muscles require deep sleep in order to recover from the days activities. No deep sleep means higher levels of pain. You should be on a medication for sleep. Alternative options include melatonin or Calms Forte. Even with medication, sleep is not perfect with Fibromyalgia but it certainly helps a lot.

We generally suggest that you have a sleep study done to determine exactly what goes on when you sleep. Identifying any issues such as apnea goes a long way towards getting the kind of sleep that is needed. Take care.

Good morning, thank you!

I have issues with sleep due to pain. I take Melantonin 3mg. I even had to take 3 some nights. Melatonin helps it's a nature sleep aid. Sometimes I my still stay awake it my pain level is too help. I hope this helps.

How is your sleep hygiene? Do you need to replace bedding to make things more comfortable? Are there lights that could be bothering you. Do you exercise (squats??!!) before bed, watch TV or use an electronic device to read? Blue light from electronic devices will keep you wide awake for hours. The TV, computer etc. should be off at least an hour before bedtime. These are all things to consider in addition to using a medication for sleep.

I had a sleep study done that showed that I slept all night, but I didn't get very much deep sleep, which is what you need to feel refreshed. I've been taking Trazadone since then and have slept a lot better. Hope you find something that helps.