Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Suzi wrote: > I am always so tired. The Gabapentin does NOT help me sleep at all. > The Tramadol is pretty much worn off I think before I go to bed. So my feeling is the Gabapentin is keeping me from those good night sleeps. I haven't had a good hard sleep in I don't know how long. Suzi; You need a sleeping pill to at least get a few nights sleep to get rested " REM sleep " which helps with the Fibro. Otherwise, you will just have the broken sleep sleep cycles and my doctors know when I call and say I need a weeks worth so I did not have a fibro trigger I need the sleep. For me, keeping my sleep cycles have to stay on balance of I am worthless and it is very noticeable when I am not. Restoril is good for fibro patients and sleep cycles. Good Luck Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Suzi wrote: > I am always so tired. The Gabapentin does NOT help me sleep at all. > The Tramadol is pretty much worn off I think before I go to bed. So my feeling is the Gabapentin is keeping me from those good night sleeps. I haven't had a good hard sleep in I don't know how long. Hi Suzi Have you ever had a sleep evaluation study done? Many people have sleep apnea, or other problems that cause them to wake up multiple times during the night. If that isn't a problem, try taking a hot bath before bedtime. Be sure you have a comfortable mattress. A memory foam mattress topper makes my bed much more comfortable. A topper is nice, because it's not too expensive, and can be thrown away if it becomes stained. The thicker the better too. Be sure to buy it at a store accepts returns if you don't like it. My electric blanket helps too. I can't stand to get in a cold bed, even if it has flannel sheets. Can you try scheduling your Tramadol for bedtime, or at least take some ibuprofen? It's odd for Gabapentin to cause insomnia, but we all respond differently to medications. Trazadone, is a mild antidepressant that is often helpful for sleep. Good luck Kaylene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thanks Bennie --- Suzi Bennie wrote: Restoril is good for fibro patients and sleep cycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I have a 4 " memory foam on my bed. Trying to sleep on a regular mattress was killing me. Oh yes, I can take the Tramadol at bed time. I'm not on a scheduled time to take it. Doc knows that I'm only going to take it when the pain has gotten the best of me. --- Suzi Kaylene wrote: A topper is nice, because it's not too expensive, and can be thrown away if it becomes stained. The thicker the better too. Be sure to buy it at a store accepts returns if you don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Oh yes, I can take the Tramadol at bed time. I'm not on a scheduled time to take it. Doc knows that I'm only going to take it when the pain has gotten the best of me. Hi Suzi Pain medication is much more affective if you take it before the pain becomes unbearable. Always keep ahead of your pain. IE if you know it causes you increased pain when you buy groceries, take something for pain before you leave home. Kaylene Bossy Retired Registered Nurse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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