DeniseMarie

[Kimberly64]

Just debating on what to take tonight, to sleep, and decided to read a bit, before. It is funny you mentioned a sleep study, because I searched several sites on different research and clinical trials, this morning. I think a study on arachnoditis would be good. I might would be up to play a rat. HA!

My latest sleeping med has been Ambien CR. You can not imagine all the crazy things I have done and don't remember!! Some crazy things!!! Anyway, my children have had a good laugh, at me. Needless to say, I want be taking that anymore.

I read the first encouraging words, this morning, about something, called Prolotherapy. They claimed it will heal and eliminate the pain completely. WOW!! I found a doctor, in Louisiana, who does this, but have not gotten anymore information.

I keep on searching.

Sleep tight,
Kimberly

[DeniseMarie]

Strange you should mention how people see us one way and we feel another.  I know that I've had people say I look great, yet they can't see the pain, and of course, I don't want to complain because very few people want to believe me.  It's like I just have to keep a smile and suffer in silence.  I guess I sound a bit resentful, today because sometimes I just want to scream out that I look so great because I'm trying so hard to hide the pain.  Don't mind me...I hope to have a better outlook tomorrow, but it's as you say, it's nice to communicate with someone who understands.  Thanks for the support.  Tomorrow will be a better day.  You're absolutely right!  If you get a good night sleep, it's easier to cope.

[Kimberly64]

Well, I have tried something new to sleep and have had great luck!! Knock on wood.

It is called Restoril or Temazepam 15mg. I usually have to take two to be able to fall asleep. I tried one, for several days, with just enough relaxation, to lay without feeling all wound up. I have been on two, since last Wed, and have had the best nights sleep. I wake in the morning feeling refreshed and without feeling sleepy all day. It has not seemed to affect my other meds.

I even think my pain is a little better since I have gotten some good nights rest. I have said, all alone, if I can keep my mind good it is easier to handle the pain someway or another. But, when I can't get enough sleep the depression and tiredness rob me of thinking straight.

Thanks for answering back. It is nice to have someone to share with. I talked with my best friend, today and he agreed that others do not understand the pain, because then can not see anything wrong, so many assume this is not as bad as we have it. This can be frustrating. I just want others to understand the pain is there and is very real.

Well I hope this finds you well,
Graces to you,
Kimberly

[DeniseMarie]

Been up and down all night taking Vicodin and Robaxin for back pain.  You mentioned Ambien.  I think I had the same problem with it that you did.  I would have strange nightmares, some of them very scary, almost like out of body experience.  The first time I took it, I thought it was just a fluke.  Yes, it helped me sleep, but I couldn't stand the nightmares.  Hope you're getting better sleep, now.  Take care.