Re: sleep studies and fibro

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writes,

> . I'm

> thinking that it would be extremely interesting to see whether there

> are many wake periods or if deep sleep is even attained.

> Thanks in advance for your answers!

This book that I am reading reports there is often a disruption of deep

sleep, where the most restorative benefits of sleep come. Studies have shown

that tested FMS patients had little trouble falling asleep, this I disagree

with, but were interrupted numerous times by sudden bursts of brain activity.

Researchers said that these brain activities were much the same as

awake-brain functioning.

With reduced deep sleep, the patient also produces less growth hormone, which

is vital in healthy muscles and soft tissues.

Many of those with FMS wake up in the morning feeling like they didn't get a

minute of good sleep. They are tired and not refreshed. Such a problem

means the muscles that were hurting the day before did not get enough rest

and rejuvenation, and they will also hurt again the next day.

The Fibromyalgia Relief Handbook by Chet Cunningham

Take care,

Irene

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