Fibromyalgia Support Group
You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.
I have been not sleeping much lately even though I am so very tired all the time. I have FM/CFS. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Another day, another ouchie?My bruised achilles tendon (don't ask) makes my foot numb. Wonky on meds, whacked it.Now, as to fibro:A lot of reports are going around some parts of social media that fibro (and dang near anything else) are caused by post-Covid, post-flu, post-vaccinations, post-pick-something.1. Your risk of death or serious complications beyond "ow, that shot hurt!" are typically...
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Well..my thyroid might be a problem. I have a high TSH but normal T4. TSH increases when your thyroid isn't producing enough thyroid hormones...if only the TSH is high, it could be early or subclinical. Will wait and see if they want to do anything about that or just recheck it at some point. Either it'll even out or my T4 will drop. Meanwhile it's hot and I'm working with Karen, and I have no...
There are several things you can try to help you sleep better.
If you drink caffeine later in the day. That should be stopped. Even drinking coffee later in the afternoon (i.e. 3:00PM) will impact your ability to sleep. Same with vigorous excercise in the afternoon or early evening. If you play games on the computer, watch TV at night or in bed, those will also impact your ability to relax and get to sleep.
If those things are not the issue, you can try taking melatonin to help you sleep. It is an herbal supplement that works with your seratonin levels. Try warm milk, or warm decaffeinated tea with chamomile, meditation, soft music (no vocals), reading, and or a warm soak in the tub should all be helpful to help you sleep. Lastly, if possible, try to have a regular bedtime every night...
The point of soft music without vocals, turning off the computer and TV are simply because those things keep your brain engaged and awake versus reminding your brain and body it is time to wind down and go to sleep.
I hope that I have shared something helpful for you and wish you well in getting a good night's rest.
Right now, I'm not sleeping well or at all either no matter what I do. It is probably spring fever - lol. It will pass. I do have a sound machine which I use and a Persian salt lamp which is good for sleep. Hang in there. I'm up too....
You can read more about salt lamps online - go to Solay Wellness.
I've had my lamp for about 4 years. I also gave one to my sister who has trouble sleeping. The lamp creates a very soft amibiance in my bedroom which is very soothing. I also have a couple of Himalayan salt lamps which I use near my computer and wireless devices because they create unhealthy electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Keeping a Crystal Salt lamp next to your computer helps counter EMF pollution organically, because these ancient crystals resonate at a frequency nearly identical to our bodies.
Probably sounds like a bunch of hooey to the uninitiated... You may be able to find a coupon for Solay Wellness online using Google.
Eventually it got to the point that I couldn't think or remember anything and my life was being severely impacted. So in january I saw my family doctor and he gave me 7.5 mg of zopiclone to take 3 nights a week. It makes the hugest difference in my life. Granted, zopiclone is a short term solution. My doctor gave it to me explaining that my specialist is going to take me off of it and give me something no as addictive.