Do you toss and turn at night because of the pain and discomfort associated with fibromyalgia?
"People with fibromyalgia tend to have very disturbed sleep," says Doris Cope, MD, director of Pain Management at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. If you are sleeping 10 hours a night and still feeling exhausted, you are not alone. Insomnia or difficult with sleep is one of the top symptoms connected with this chronic disease. You may have trouble falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, have trouble going back to sleep once you wake up, or wake up too early in the morning. Lack of sleep, and exhaustion can make concentrating during the day more difficult as well, resulting in what is known as fibro fog.
It can be very difficult for your body to recover from the stress of everyday living; this is especially true if you are sleep deprived. Research shows that by improving sleep patterns in both men and women who suffer with fibromyalgia, and can actually reduce their pain and discomfort. Sleep and dreaming are both important for good mental and physical health. Learning how to relax, and ease into bedtime can make for a better night's sleep, and more comfortable days filled with less pain and discomfort too!
These 11 tips can help people sleep better:
1. Soak in a soothing warm bath or hot tub in the evening.
2. Ease painful tender points with self-massage device, apply warm moist heat wraps
3. Exercise every day. Swimming, yoga and stretching exercises to relax.
4. Listen to calming music.
5. Learn to meditate - close off intrusive thoughts and tension at bedtime
6. Sleep in a darkened room, and use ear plugs (if noise is a problem)
7. Keep the room as quiet as possible (Turn on a fan or use a white-noise machine).
8. Keep the bedroom temperature comfortable not too hot or cold.
9. Avoid foods that contain caffeine such as; teas, colas, and chocolate.
10. Try natural remedies such a Valerian root, and melatonin 1 hour before bedtime
11. Go to sleep at the same time each night
Fibromyalgia Disordered sleep
Sleep deprivation can lead to "Fibro Fog", so it is important to discover ways to improve your sleep quality. Without adequate sleep your brain function will decrease; it will be more difficult to concentrate, memory function decreases, and decision-making capabilities are compromised. By following the above tips you may find that you sleep better, feel better, and think clearer as well. You can more helpful tips at Fibromyalgia Remedies.
Denise Newman is an RN who personally knows that chronic illness can be difficult to live with. Overcoming any disease process involves staying informed, doing research, and never giving up on yourself. Her website Fibromyalgia Remedies was created to help other women & men stay motivated to keep moving, keep living, and understand that their health is important, and as much as you want to hide away, it's not the answer!
Don't let the fibromyalgia pain, and fibromyalgia symptoms hold you back. You only get one life, keep moving, keep living, your worth every bit of effort it takes to be healthy!
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