tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576999.post2641658501837346099..comments2024-03-27T14:05:22.815-04:00Comments on Live With ME/CFS: Correcting Sleep Dysfunction in ME/CFS and Long-COVIDSue Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576999.post-85389111307233849812023-04-29T11:02:30.998-04:002023-04-29T11:02:30.998-04:00The article does mention sleep apnea and the use o...The article does mention sleep apnea and the use of sleep studies to diagnose that and other primary sleep disorders.<br /><br />So glad to hear that you found your underlying issue and treated it!<br /><br />Sweet dreams!<br /><br />SueSue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576999.post-13191662552066533512023-04-29T00:17:00.046-04:002023-04-29T00:17:00.046-04:00One big cause of sleep dysfunction that you have t...One big cause of sleep dysfunction that you have totally overlooked is sleep apnea. You can do an in-home sleep study and treatment involves use of a CPAP device. I have long-term ME/CFS and speak from personal experience.Robertonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576999.post-11175032634800362472023-03-10T13:34:43.232-05:002023-03-10T13:34:43.232-05:00This article doesn't actually mention zopiclon...This article doesn't actually mention zopiclone/temazapam. I looked it up, and you are right - it can indeed increase stage 3 & 4 sleep. It's similar to but not the same as Ambien.<br /><br />Since you can't take it all the time, I encourage you to talk to your doctor about giving trazodone a try. It is usually the first thing doctors try of the various options because it has few side effects or interactions, is safe to take long-term, and is very effective for many people. It also doesn't cause daytime drowsiness or hangover effect. Try the tips included here - start with a low dose (25 or 50 mg), take 1-2 hours before bed, and increase the dose in small increments as needed. Good luck! Sweet dreams!<br /><br />Sue<br /><br />Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22576999.post-83364628947427074452023-03-08T04:11:41.548-05:002023-03-08T04:11:41.548-05:00I have used most of these except Triptophan and Tr...I have used most of these except Triptophan and Trazadone. <br />I haven't found amyrripraline or nortriptaline helpful. Nortripraline doesn't do anything for me and amitryptaline causes a bad flare up due to it being too sedating.<br />The only antidepressant I have found helpful is mirtazapine which isnt mentioned here. Its a tetracyclic antidepressant. Have tried swapping over to others but none are as good. But although it helps I still have the typical unrefreshed sleep of ME. The only thing that helps with that is having occasional sedatives eg zopiclone/temazapam. Contrary to what this article says that is the one and only thing that gives me refreshing sleep and the only thing that can actually make me feel normal again for a day. Wish there was some say of harnessing whatevers in them into a tablet you're allowed to take long term.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com