Sleep Disorders

I am having a sleep study done this Friday. I was wondering if anyone else has had this done and what the out come was.

This is where I am with all of this. I have recently had an MRI on my shoulder, a nerve conduction test and a complete blood test.

My doctor is telling me he thinks my pain is from not sleeping well and I think I don't sleep well because I hurt all night. I also recently have had restless legs really bad.

Is all this stuff part of getting a diagnosis? I have been doing my research and it seems to fit.

I have never had a sleep study done. I already know I don't sleep well. (However, also know I don't have sleep apnea. It's only the pain that affects me) However, I know some others have. Maybe they will post later. I have also had MRIs of practically my whole body, nerve tests over whole body, tons of bloodwork - by several different doctors, heart workup, catscans, sonograms, etc. Yep all of these tests finally led up to a tender point test and more bloodwork and told I have FM, carpal tunnel, osteoarthritis, mild scoliosis.....

I finally had a rheumy diagnose me... hopefully you will find out more through your testing. Most of my testing was done just to rule out other conditions. There aren't really any specific tests for FM other than the tender point test and looking at your symptoms. Sorry you are hurting so much. Hope you find some relief soon! Red

Post edited by: Red2, at: 04/29/2008 16:43

People with fibro often suffer from sleep issues. I think that's pretty common. But I'm surprised he doesn't feel your lack of sleep isn't from pain as well. -Most of us with FM have lack of sleep from pain. Even though someone has a sleep issue, doesn't mean they don't have pain.

My pain is actually worse at night. The muscle spasms are worse too.

Maybe you already do this- but I would suggest a warm/hot bath before bed. It helps relax the muscles and releive the achy body. It works for me. Not everyone finds releif, but it's worth a try.

Amy

I also have RLS. And a sleep disorder. I have only had the test once. But they were very nice.

I also sleep with a CPAP machine. And it also made a huge difference in my quality of sleep. I'm also hooked on mine. We never leave home without them. If it even looks like we might stay somewhere the cpap machines are the first things loaded. I have what is called sleep hypopnea. I don't breath deep enogh, so therefore I don't get good O2 readings. So they put me on one to force oxygen into my lungs. Again like my husband - it made a huge diference.

Kathy