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.
Good Morning!
I wanted to share something that is helping me sleep for more than 3 hours at a time.
I take tylenol Pm OR Advil PM about 1 hour before bed.
THEN i take over the counter Unisom sleep aid about 20 minutes before i want to actually sleep
When I sleep I sleep SOUNDLY, I really don't wake up feeling groggy (besides the fibro pain and regular tiredness)
It has been working for a few weeks, BUT i just don't get to sleep as much as I want (3 year old son, and husband always needs something, or is really loud, 2 90lbs dogs need to pee, you know the norm)
Although, my liver might be the size of a peanut, it is a fix for a while.
I have to do something positive today, I am feeling REALLY bummed out and trying not to be a downer, so I hope this helps at least one of you!
Be well
Leslie
I wanted to share something that is helping me sleep for more than 3 hours at a time.
I take tylenol Pm OR Advil PM about 1 hour before bed.
THEN i take over the counter Unisom sleep aid about 20 minutes before i want to actually sleep
When I sleep I sleep SOUNDLY, I really don't wake up feeling groggy (besides the fibro pain and regular tiredness)
It has been working for a few weeks, BUT i just don't get to sleep as much as I want (3 year old son, and husband always needs something, or is really loud, 2 90lbs dogs need to pee, you know the norm)
Although, my liver might be the size of a peanut, it is a fix for a while.
I have to do something positive today, I am feeling REALLY bummed out and trying not to be a downer, so I hope this helps at least one of you!
Be well
Leslie
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Now I take 2 tramadol, and a xanax. Sleep like a baby most nights, LOL!
I need sleep so bad i take Meliton it only works half the time..The Dr prescibe Ambiem yesterday but the insurance wont cover it ..Gotta fight them for it or pay 42.00 dollars for 15 Its worth it to me Just dont have the extra dollars right now............
Here in Illinois they have state programs that help with meds &/or doctors. I finally got approved the week after hubby went back to work. Check your state for qualification rules. Maybe you will get lucky. Also, there are programs through drug companies themselves that sell certain drugs at discounts to people in need. There's also the program of the man who rides a bus all over advertising his medication help program. Can't remember the program name, but I'll look around.
As for meds that help: Ambien did work for me for several years but then stopped and now I take Lunesta. Great except for bad taste in mouth the next AM.
Good Luck!!!