I went to see my sister
Hi to all,
I went to see my sister who is ill in hospital on her birthday and she wouldnt communicate with me so i spoke with the doctors and went to go for the bus but it was a massive walk to the bus stop and then my other bus didnt come either so i had to get on the 120 that took me halfway home and walk the rest of the way home as the hubby didnt tax car in time so selfish
I am in a lot of pain from too much walking & my gp will not perscribe sleeping tablets i cannot go to sleep without them.
Diamonds500.
What a rough day! Sleep is a big problem with RA. It makes everything worse!!! I know I’ve struggled with it. Personally, I’ve tried to avoid prescription sleep meds because I’m afraid that after awhile they won’t work or I will need more. But there are times I feel desperate for sleep and do take them for 2 nights in a row. Amazingly, some of the sleep habits recommended have helped me. I really wasn’t interested in trying them before. Bedtime routine - I set a reminder on my phone to turn off electronics, fix a cup of tea, then brush my teeth and wash my face - I’m trying to teach my brain that these are cues to get ready for sleep. If I am in pain, I have acetaminophen with the tea. I imagine the warm tea helping it dissolve and move through my body. I have found some gentle music at my bedside helps - currently loving George Winston’s Montana. If after awhile, sleep is still a fight, I get out of bed and rest on the floor with my knees bent and feet on the bed or legs up the wall in waterfall pose. I don’t know why, but it helps me! I had trouble with sleeping medicine making my morning brain fog worse. I tried Melatonin, on my daughter's suggestion. She also has RA. I had to find the right dosage but now 5mg usu
I'm so glad you found something that's helped you get some sleep without the morning brain fog. Thank you for sharing with the community here. (And for anyone thinking about starting melatonin, it's always good to check with your doctor before starting anything new.) Wishing you a gentle evening. -- Warmly, Christine (Team Member)
