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Devilstompa

Devilstompa

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For the sleep issues with fibromyalgia i have been using tea mostly Lavender & Chamomile.
It helps me get to sleep. It doesn't really help with the quality of sleep just to get to sleep.
For my times of extreme fatigue i have been using small amounts of nicotine, I quit smoking cigarettes and have been vaping for a longtime now, It has continued to help with the fatigue. I know nicotine isnt good for you but it does help.
I use to drink alot of coffee & Soda to but recently cut way back on both want to try to stay away from having alot of caffeine
 
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The tea sounds like a good an tasty tip. I also keep a bottle of essential oil blend that has lavender by the bed, so if I start feeling anxiety,
I take a few whiffs.

I had quit smoking too years ago; however, back in January I was really getting bombarded with ailments and was very frustrated, angry, depressed, so I asked a neighbor for a cigarette. At least mentally, it made me feel better. I started buying and would have a few cigarettes a week. Helped with the constipation issues too. But I did not want to start up again, so luckily I stopped. I've thought about vaping but kind of worry about what else is in it other than nicotine.

Agree with you on the caffeine, but in moderation may be good for some. I have no choice, I wake up with headaches and neck stiffness. No NSAIDs have worked. I used to do acupressure on my hand for the rare headaches I would get pre-fibro, but that doesn't work anymore; caffeine is the only thing that does.
 
Chamomile and lavender tea are quite good options to correct insomnia or sleeplessness which may be accompanied by pain and migraine headaches. A warm glass(es) of milk would also work in this regard. Covering your face with a warm cloth and immersing your face in a bowl of hot water will induce deep sleep. So is taking a hot bath before going to sleep. Melatonin is also a good supplement. In my humble opinion, nicotine and caffeine are a no go zone since they are stimulants.
 
remnant said:
Melatonin is also a good supplement.
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I agree that melatonin is worth a shot. I had tried it years ago for sleep issues, but never worked for me; tried up to 3mg.

I also find having a high-carb dinner will help with my sleep. For example last night I had stir-fry vegetables with whole wheat noodles for dinner, and I slept better than nights when I do animal protein. But of course, it all depends on what your body can handle, metabolically speaking.
 
sureimsore said:
I've thought about vaping but kind of worry about what else is in it other than nicotine.
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Ive actually been making my own eliquid from home for a while. Whats in it is Propylene Glycol and Vegetable glycerin and then you can add any flavor you want to it. Im only using 3mg nicotine.
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sureimsore said:
The tea sounds like a good an tasty tip. I also keep a bottle of essential oil blend that has lavender by the bed, so if I start feeling anxiety,
I take a few whiffs.

I had quit smoking too years ago; however, back in January I was really getting bombarded with ailments and was very frustrated, angry, depressed, so I asked a neighbor for a cigarette. At least mentally, it made me feel better. I started buying and would have a few cigarettes a week. Helped with the constipation issues too. But I did not want to start up again, so luckily I stopped. I've thought about vaping but kind of worry about what else is in it other than nicotine.

Agree with you on the caffeine, but in moderation may be good for some. I have no choice, I wake up with headaches and neck stiffness. No NSAIDs have worked. I used to do acupressure on my hand for the rare headaches I would get pre-fibro, but that doesn't work anymore; caffeine is the only thing that does.
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I have bad migraines have you tried Excedrin Migraine ? Its almost the only thing that works for me.
 
Devilstompa said:
sureimsore said:
I've thought about vaping but kind of worry about what else is in it other than nicotine.
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Ive actually been making my own eliquid from home for a while. Whats in it is Propylene Glycol and Vegetable glycerin and then you can add any flavor you want to it. Im only using 3mg nicotine.
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oh wow, didn't know you could do home brewing, lol! I may look into it, since I was thinking about doing the gum.
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sureimsore said:
The tea sounds like a good an tasty tip. I also keep a bottle of essential oil blend that has lavender by the bed, so if I start feeling anxiety,
I take a few whiffs.

I had quit smoking too years ago; however, back in January I was really getting bombarded with ailments and was very frustrated, angry, depressed, so I asked a neighbor for a cigarette. At least mentally, it made me feel better. I started buying and would have a few cigarettes a week. Helped with the constipation issues too. But I did not want to start up again, so luckily I stopped. I've thought about vaping but kind of worry about what else is in it other than nicotine.

Agree with you on the caffeine, but in moderation may be good for some. I have no choice, I wake up with headaches and neck stiffness. No NSAIDs have worked. I used to do acupressure on my hand for the rare headaches I would get pre-fibro, but that doesn't work anymore; caffeine is the only thing that does.
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I have Bad Migraine Headaches Have you tried Excedrin Migraine? It Really Works for Me.
 
Devilstompa said:
I have Bad Migraine Headaches Have you tried Excedrin Migraine? It Really Works for Me.
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It probably would work now, but I don't bother. Once I developed this condition, aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen became useless--didn't help the headaches nor the bodily pains. I'm sure the Excerin Migraine would work, because of the caffeine it contains. I was lucky that the local Dollar Tree got in a lot of Excerin mild headache relief (only 325mg of Tylenol plus caffeine). It works, I take it if I get a headache while out and not near a Starbucks. But otherwise, by the time I finish 1/2 a cup of coffee in the AM, the headache is gone.

There is a medical paper out there where they did a study on the effects of caffeine on skeletal muscle contraction, but only the abstract is readily available. When I have the headaches, my neck muscles stiffen up like a board, and after caffeine, they loosen right up. So there must be a connection.
 
I'm glad something works for your headaches.
 
Thanks for sharing your tips with us :D I haven't had any kind of issues falling asleep lately (my sleep quality hasn't been good for a while), but when I do the first thing I try is taking my vitamin B pills, as well as some Valerian root pills my doctor prescribed me. Exercising in the morning has always helped me get a decent sleep, even during the most stressing times.
 
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