Fibromyalgia and sleepiness

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Hi group,

I have found lately, maybe related to stress, that not only do I have to deal

with daily pain but also with the fact that I can't stay awake during the whole

day. I have to sleep for half to a full hour. It messes with my sleep cycle

sometimes and it will take me a couple hours to get to sleep. Last night was

one of the few ones where I went to sleep right away. I woke feeling refreshed

but three hours later I could go right back to sleep. I have thus far managed

not to do so.

The naps did not happen very often. It used to be a week a month but after May

it has been going on nearly every day I need a nap. I am seeing that this could

be long term. I do not take a sleep aid because they get ineffective quickly

even taking melatonin. I have drastically cut back on caffeine and make sure I

do not drink any caffeine after dinner.

I am glad I do not sleep for hours on end and have read online it could be fair

worse. It is not just irritation but also a worry this could get worse.

I have decided that when I do see my doctor next in September I will discuss

this with him unless it gets worse sooner in which case I will see him sooner.

Thanks for listening to my vent.

Christy