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1. pinkbunny

   March 29th, 2009 at 3:52 pm

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   well i studied this in psychology class for a while
   in order to obtain a full night’s sleep here are a few things she can do:
   -no naps longer than 15 min.
   -a warm bath 10 min. before bedtime
   -stay away from simple sugars (like candy + soda) and caffeine
   -sleep in a dark and quiet environment
   -meditation can help her relax
   as for an "emailable" doctor….why doesn’t she just try a real one?

2. curious

   March 29th, 2009 at 4:33 pm

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   I would suggest that she get into some strenuous physical activity, a sports Competition of some kind, a exercise program that will tire her out.
   If she wares herself out during the day, she’ll sleep at night.

3. justmeinthisworld

   March 29th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

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   I’ve studied teh so called sleep hygeine method too-and tried it–it doe snot apply to people that have an actaul sleep disorder–it may help slightly–but still won’t give good quality sleep..

   for me–doign the opposite helps—like sleeping iwth teh TV on….

   for people to suggest things they learned in psychology class and just generic suggestions really isn’t hepful.

4. _Spare_Me_

   March 29th, 2009 at 10:04 pm

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   I have had FMS for 18 years, though I have never in my 40 years been able to sleep well. I have had insomnia (lack of any sleep) many times. I have been on prescribed sleeping pills for 11 years now. I would never recommend sleeping pills to anyone, but it sounds like your friends case, she needs it. There are several brands she can try, the 1 I’ve been on for the longest & does the most good is Ambien. There’s different doses of Ambien that she can get & can get 2 different kinds, the regular & Ambien CR. The CR doesn’t work for me but does work for many others. There’s really no getting to sleep on your own. Trust me I know this so well, I’ve tried every homeopathic remedy, every meditation technique & other non-mainstream therapy like acupressure & EFT, every wives tale, every sleeping OTC aide known to man & Ambien is the only thing that helps me. Has she tried Ambien or Lunestra? (there’s a generic brand for Ambien now that is much less expensive). No one LIKES taking med’s but if her insomnia isn’t treated, she will only get sicker & sicker. She needs to sleep.

   I hope your friend can get some help. Have her check out Dr. St. Amand’s protocol for treatment of FMS (Link below) it is a very successful treatment for FMS, though not a cure, it’s very helpful. You can also ask the staff on this site for help with sleeping.

   Hope she gets better soon. It sounds like she’s got good support from you. She needs that too. Don’t give up on her, K!