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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / June 2005Sleep doc
I am going to a sleep doc on Thursday for my extreme fatigue.. any one else ever have to go through this? My RD wants me to see him as a consult. I have been so sleepy that I fall asleep for no reason and I have NO energy at all.. feel like I am dragging around weights on my arms and legs. Rhonda, Who are you seeing? I use to fall asleep like that when I was working...But now that I don't work and can sleep when I want, I have to take pills to help with that...But I did see a doctor about my sleep and found I had severe sleep apnea...After the weight loss that went away... Hugs Cindy >I am going to a sleep doc on Thursday for my extreme fatigue.. any one else >ever have to go through this? My RD wants me to see him as a consult. > I have been so sleepy that I fall asleep for no reason and I have NO > energy at all.. feel like I am dragging around weights on my arms and > legs. Rhonda I've gone thru this. I had a sleep study done and it showed that I don't cycle properly, no stage 4 sleep and I wake up a lot. The doctor said that muscle relaxers and pain meds can interfere with sleep and suggested to quit taking those and see if it helps. I didn't stop either knowing that there would be no way to sleep while my muscle spasms and I'm in pain. I've tried many meds to sleep. I'm currently using Klonopin 2mgs, Atarax 100mg and valerian root, chamomile and passionflower capsules (my pain dr told me to take the herbs with the rx) I still use musclee relaxers, pain meds, etc. I still have excessive daytime fatigue and use Provigil 200mg twice a day. I take one in the morning then another around 1pm. I used Adderall before Provigil came out and it worked very well. My dr moved and I couldn't find another to rx it. Provigil became available and my pain dr was familiar with it. It works well for me. On days that I forget to take 'em or just feeling bad, I have the fatigue that is so overwhelming.... I find it's one of the most difficult areas for me to handle. Good luck with your doctor Nicole SLE, FMS etc > I am going to a sleep doc on Thursday for my extreme fatigue.. any one else > ever have to go through this? My RD wants me to see him as a consult. > I have been so sleepy that I fall asleep for no reason and I have NO energy > at all.. feel like I am dragging around weights on my arms and legs. Rhonda, If you find out no sleep problems. You might have your thyroid checked. Wishing you good luck at finding out what is wrong and hoping for a good fix.  SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo >I am going to a sleep doc on Thursday for my extreme fatigue.. any one else >ever have to go through this? My RD wants me to see him as a consult. > I have been so sleepy that I fall asleep for no reason and I have NO > energy at all.. feel like I am dragging around weights on my arms and > legs. This could be a good thing. If you have the sleep apnea and they suggest a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure), take it. It has made a WORLD of difference for Bob, who can literally rattle windows with his snoring, which the machine stops cold. DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ >I am going to a sleep doc on Thursday for my extreme fatigue.. any one else >ever have to go through this? My RD wants me to see him as a consult. > I have been so sleepy that I fall asleep for no reason and I have NO > energy at all.. feel like I am dragging around weights on my arms and > legs. > This could be a good thing. If you have the sleep apnea and they suggest a > CPAP (continuous positive air pressure), take it. It has made a WORLD of > difference for Bob, who can literally rattle windows with his snoring, which > the machine stops cold. I had a sleep study done and they found that I had both apnea (cessation of breathing) and hypopnea (restriction of breathing), neither one as bad as they could be, but together they are a problem. I tried a CPAP, but I can't use it due to Sjogren's; my throat gets so dry that it hurts and wakes me up after an hour or so (even with a humidifier for the CPAP). Every so often I try it again, but it hasn't gotten any better. I also have borderline low thyroid function and just started Levoxyl. Problem with that is that it has to be taken on an empty stomach (when I get up in the morning) and then I have to wait for an hour to take my NSAID's with food. Ain't it fun... To add, I would like to have another sleep study done...Just to see. I am sure that with out my meds I do not get into that deep sleep... I have found a good mix...2 zanaflex and 1 seroquel at bedtime... Lets me sleep usually a good 5 hrs before I start waking...Longer if my pain level stays down... Hope you get some answers... I use Dr. Schwartz out of SW Med Center... Hugs Cindy >I am going to a sleep doc on Thursday for my extreme fatigue.. any one else >ever have to go through this? My RD wants me to see him as a consult. > I have been so sleepy that I fall asleep for no reason and I have NO > energy at all.. feel like I am dragging around weights on my arms and > legs. Hey thats where I am going. I am not crazy about Johnathan, but his brother will do..They seem to be the only sleep docs in the city. > To add, I would like to have another sleep study done...Just to see. I am > sure that with out my meds I do not get into that deep sleep... [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> energy at all.. feel like I am dragging around weights on my arms and >> legs. >>I am going to a sleep doc on Thursday for my extreme fatigue.. any one else >>ever have to go through this? My RD wants me to see him as a consult. >>I have been so sleepy that I fall asleep for no reason and I have NO energy >>at all.. feel like I am dragging around weights on my arms and legs. My wife went twice; once for the initial sleep test, and then a second time for a more detailed test. They recommended she get a CPAP machine. It's been the best thing for both of us. We both now get a good nights sleep, and my wife is not as fatigued as she was. Brad sigh.... I remember when hubby had the CPAP thing and he hated it.. I do not see it as being glamorous or romantic at all. I am fighting to keep romance alive while having RA..lol If it will work then I guess I can deal with it. I look at it as it being a answer to my fatigue. I also fall asleep at the drop of a hat during the day. My RD was wondering about narcolepsy? I have never been told that I snore, but maybe I do and they just dont know it. >>>I am going to a sleep doc on Thursday for my extreme fatigue.. any one >>>else [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Brad Honey - You get romantic BEFORE you go to bed. The CPAP is for sleeping. DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > sigh.... I remember when hubby had the CPAP thing and he hated it.. I do > not see it as being glamorous or romantic at all. I am fighting to keep [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >> >> Brad Ya but one DOES look like an alien in that mask! LOL |
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