Hello all,
Does anyone else have this condition? As my fibro has been worse than ever, my rheumatologist sent me to a sleep specialist and he has diagnosed me this. I have read that 98% of woman with fibro have this condition. Just wondered if anyone has been told this and if they are using the cpap type machine while sleeping for treatment.
Thanks,
Melyn
Hi I’m new to Fibro and currently experiencing bouts with insomnia I have not been tested for nor given that diagnosis. God bless you.
Hi Melyn,
No, I don't have this but I do have a narrowed nasal passage that somehow or another causes something very much like sleep apnea. Apparently there are a bunch of things that can muck up your sleep! Thank you for bringing this one to our attention. I'm including a link about it for those who don't know what it is (I didn't.)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_airway_resistance_syndrome
Thank you for sharing that. I am excited to get my cpap machine and see if it makes a difference. I look forward to something that may help that’s not a pill with nasty side effects. 
I will keep you updated.
I have sleep apnea and use a cpap machine. I have noticed a really big difference since using it. I wake up much more alert and clear headed. I hope this treatment helps you as well.
Oops. That is Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome.
Good Morning Melyn,
I was diagnosed with fibro about 17 years ago, it wasn't that bad until I got shingles, (now chronic) a little over a year ago, which for some reason, the fibro took off like wild fire. On top of that I also have osteoarthritis. I was seeing a GP and also a rheumatologist, pardon me, but both men who had no sensitivity to any of it. I also in the last year have developed restless leg and insomnia. I do not have a problem falling to sleep, but staying a sleep. I have finally found a woman doctor who seems to have a real understanding of it all! With the lack of sleep, I was to the point of crying at the drop of a hat and with everything else, very frustrated. She started me on Cymbalta, now approved for fibro, I am up to 60 mg a day and it has not only helped with the fibro but also any depression that comes with sleep deprivation. I am also on Gabapentin which is supposed to help with shingles and also get Norco for pain, only taken on those days that you just want to get away from the pain! I have been taking Ambien but it only keeps me asleep for about 4 hours. She then ordered the time release Ambien but the insurance will not pay for it. I am now trying Rozerem, hmmm will see how it goes. I usually get the restless legs at night and hopefully it is late enough that I can just take the Rozerem and go to sleep. My previous GP prescribed something for the restless legs and it only made me very drowsy and sick. I found out that he had prescribed 4X's the dose I should take! So I may try that again. Just one more note about the Cymbalta. I have had very bad days when you hurt so bad you cant move, but I am now having some very good days. With the constant pain and sleep deprivation, depression will very soon follow. I would urge anyone to try the Cymbalta! And if you do not feel you are getting the attention, understanding and results from you doctor....move on!!!