Nightmares & Weight Loss

How would I help with my wife suffering all the nights from nightmares that is so vivid, and real. Sometimes she feels the physical impacts of what was going on the nightmare.

Is there any thing that you do to put this under control ?

The next item she has been so depressed as there is no control on the feeling of hunger, she eats a lot and doesn't feel full, she is gaining more weight and all her trials to be under weight loss programs specially from gym like programs is not working as she suffers from a severe joint pain, and any physical movement even under very careful supervision caused a lot of trouble ..

Is there any proposal for weight loss programs?

-- On another hand, while browsing here: I did find some interesting stuff that I may order for ger Fibro, and chronic pain -
--- Adrecore, I would like to try as it is related to adrenal gland issues, who knows may be it is the neurotransmitters that is causing her the feeling of not being full from food, and it may control her anxiety and reduce her fatigue
She feels so exhausted after waking up, and she sleeps again 3 to 4 hours ..
She is too depressed and want to change...

Is the LaserOneTouch good for the pain at all her body or TENS Unit ?

Need your advice .. my daughter also has been diagnosed with Asperger, and may all be related to the adrenal issues ?

looking forward to hearing your experiences...

I'm wondering if the nightmares and weight gain are probably side effects of medications she is on. I've had both from different meds and it's not fun. The loss of control both from the pain of Fibro and all that it takes away, plus the added weight that you can't do anything about, and other side effects definitely leads to depression. If she's not seeing someone for that she really should.

The best thing YOU can do is let her know that you are there for her. You can't fix her (as much as every guy wants to fix everything) but you can help by just being there and doing what you can for her, picking up her slack, letting her know that you love her no matter what, that you aren't mad that she has to cancel plans, or can't do the things she used to do. Just be there and love her. Those are the best things you can do. As far as the possibilities that these are side effects it's worth going with her to the dr and discussing these things and seeing if they may be related to meds she is on and if there are other options that may have less/different side effects that might not have such a great impact.

She takes one pill from serplex at night which is anti depressant.
She does have the night mares even before being on any med...

She goes therapy infrequently and she had seen a fibro doc but he sent her to nutriopath who recommended IV injection and she felt they are looking for business then the doctor sent her to cairopractic and they work on cutting her gluten...I am pretty confused about the confidence in these people though they are top....

Your feedback here is raising an important query.
Isn't nightmares one of the items accompanied in the FM package?
This was my assumption for a long time... do you experience it with FM or I need to check with other doctors what is the root cause of these nightmares?

Good point AngelLisa, does anyone know a credible site to buy AdreCor and ships to Canada ?

Amazon carries it, do they ship there? I have not tried that product.

Not familiar with nightmares being part of fibro..

Have they checked her vit d levels and other blood work?

Does she see a good dr?

Just to provide counterpoint (or shoe that we are all different), I am good with Tramadol and Benadryl. However, I had hideous nightmares and voracious appetite on Gabapentin which many people here do very well with. I am on Lyrica.

A couple of thoughts:

One of the keys to tracking everything down is logging/recording everything.. Docs often dismiss a symptom until they know how long and how often. If you helped her keep a log of everything, including food (in a non judgmental way) it might help the doc track down the issue. I took a few days and wrote everything up, and my husband added to it. I tracked what I took, what every doctor said, etc. for a while, my husband went with me to my doc apps. Not a male/female thing - I do it for him too. But two of you remember more and think of more questions. There are also free android and iOS apps if it makes it easier/more fun. I do best with just typing it up.

Some things might be triggers that set off other things.. I have multiple issues and it was a trick narrowing down what belonged to what. It sometimes makes a difference in what you take.

Have you tried mayo fascias pain release? It has done wonders for me. You could help her with it, but she could also learn to do on her own. If you search the forums, you will find explanations obit from Sherrine, one of our moderators. She is great with it. Also, finding some methods to work through her pain might help her feel in control. That was a big frustration for me until I found some things to help me cope.

Lastly, have you tried heat? I find that is always my last line of defense. I have a twin heated blanket because the hubby doesn't like/need the heat. I have heating pads that help teemendously. This has been a brutal winter and it was tough to find relief.

I use a TENS unit. I have different ones for different things. I find straight tens helps myCRPS and the OmrOn EMS Helps my muscles.

If exercises are hurting, may be try physical therapy just with stretching. It's what I do on bad flare days. What works for her you would have to find out.

I wish you both luck in your search. Let us know how it goes.,

Trazadone gave me horrific nightmares. I mean, everything was liquid black with massive bugs crawling over me. I'd wake up freaked out and go right back into the same disgusting dream. Took it once and never again. My mother in law loves it. It really could be her antidepressant making them worse than normal...?

Another thing that has really helped. Learning to accept it, then give it to God. Beating yourself up over things you can't do anymore makes it worse and causes depression. I did this with Ménière's Disease took me years to accept it, now had to start all over again with Fibro. Once I accepted it and husband understood it, I had to let it go. Take one day at a time only do what you can do. Don't feel guilt, God knows your doing your best. There's nothing else you can do about it if you have changed the way you are eating and taking supplements. Keep learning. Don't make matters worse by worrying about the different you! Or anything else! Just make the best of it. I know it's hard, but emotions and attitudes play along with this. Trust me! I know.