Hi I'm new here!!

poppyb63
poppyb63 Member Posts: 3
edited 21. May 2012, 12:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hello , Just joined site as desperately need to be able to chat to people that know what arthritis discomfort is really like. I have recently been diagnosed with enteropathic polyathritis caused probably by my Crohns disease which I've had for around 20 years, pain moves from joint to joint daily but is everywhere at the moment , cant take ibuprofen because of my other probs has anyone any advice to help me sleep!
Thanks and looking forward to chatting to you :D

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  • pinkbritishstars
    pinkbritishstars Member Posts: 731
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Welcome to the forum Poppy though sorry that you had to find us.

    pink xx
  • kellerman
    kellerman Member Posts: 741
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy and welcome from me too.
    Advise on helping you sleep? Well your GP is the person to ask. In my case I cat nap most of the night and find myself up,though never dressed very early.....usually about 5.
    By about 4pm I'll be shattered but this is the norm for me.
    Some-one will be along who can maybe suggest something to you although please be aware none of us are docs.
    May
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi poppy, welcome to AC forum, you have done the best thing joining the site, we all look out for each other on here and be a friend when you need one, listen when someone needs to talk. Hope you enjoy the site . Look forward to reading your posts and welcome again!
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello, it's lovely to meet you and I am glad you have found us because we all empathise with the problems you are facing. I am not entirely sure what sleep is - I understand the theory but the reality is a very different thing! I have learned over the years to sleep when I need to, regardless of the time of day, and not to fret too much about lying there awake in the night. If I really can't drop off then I read my Kindle, or listen to my MP3 player. I also amuse myself with alphabet lists (last night's was football players of any vintage, Armstrong, Ball, Charlton, Delaney, Evans etc) simply because these distractions stop me focusing too much on what is hurting. I usually manage about 90 minutes or so in between each waking and if by some miracle I get more then that is a bonus!

    Right, I must go and get washed and dressed - I've had a busy morning sorting stuff out and it's time to relax a little. I also need to go and get some bread and I can't really do that just wearing my nightie! :wink: I hope you have a pleasant week-end and I look forward to seeing your name here and there. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • mouseymousey
    mouseymousey Member Posts: 283
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Poppy.
    Horrible isn't it? A few things I've picked up along the way (but I would also mention all this to your gp).
    Hot bath/shower just before bed
    Opening the bedroom window a tad
    milky drink
    switch off the box and read something instead?
    a bit of fresh air during the day - a walk or something
    don't eat too late
    herbal sleeping tablets - worth a try, but I suspect you already have?
    I'm sort of at the acceptance stage - I know I'm going to wake up a few times so I read or watch some rubbish. Some days I wake up late as I've been awake during the night. I'd certainly tell your gp - he/she needs to be aware how it is affecting you. ~ Best wishes.
  • poppyb63
    poppyb63 Member Posts: 3
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou eberyone for making me feel so welcome!! And thanks for the sleeping tips :)
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi welcome from me try to distract your self if pain is bad if you focus on it it feels far worse than if you can read play game etc. sleep that a hard one ask gp for help there good luck val
    val
  • loovechocolate
    loovechocolate Member Posts: 77
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sleep - I remeber that lol

    Welcome Poppy for me fresh air and not getting to hot, I gave up work last June and I must be honest not having to set the alarm helps means I can sleep when I can. But I would talk to your GP or consultant they should help
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A huge welcome from me too..
    Hope you're not suffering too much right now..

    As for sleep, I find a lump hammer and willing assailant to work well :wink:

    Looking forward to reading m :D ore posts
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  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy
    And a warm welcome from me, has you say just to be able to talk to people that understand some of what you are going through.
    I take amytriptalines to help me sleep, sorry not sure of the spelling, I was so grateful to get some sleep, talking about Crohns I do think that these are prescribed for that, I may be wrong but you asl your GP.
    Take care xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • Heather65
    Heather65 Member Posts: 262
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi poopy add welcome im quite new on here and find everyone very friendly and have got some good tips so hopefully you will do to .

    As for sleep thats a mystery i yet to solve
  • Heather65
    Heather65 Member Posts: 262
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    oops sorry for the spelling poppy :)
  • CraftyDeb
    CraftyDeb Member Posts: 7
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy
    I am fairly new on here too, welcome.

    Regarding your sleep problem I have a heat pad (usually for animals) that I put in the microwave for 2 mins and then go to bed with it near the most painful joint(s) and find that helps me sleep a bit better and also a warm bath before bed helps too.

    Speak again soon x
  • barking1
    barking1 Member Posts: 185
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi and welcome to the forum from me to xx Jane
  • 7worlds
    7worlds Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy. Welcome to the forum from another newbie.

    7worlds
  • carolewilkinson
    carolewilkinson Member Posts: 1
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi poppy. i'm new to the site also. i look forward to chatting to people who know not only what the psychlogical and physical effects of this disease but also the loss of friendships and romantic relationships. with regards to sleep?? i time my painkillers to be taken After my bath and settle myself into bed. i turn on radio four' on low volume so i really have to concentrate to listen..... that's usually enough..... look forward to hearing how you're getting on. take care
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy
    Sorry I cant really help you....I have OA but just popped on to say welcome to the forum

    Love
    Hileena
  • Folara
    Folara Member Posts: 568
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy, welcome to the forum.

    Fols x
  • fowls48
    fowls48 Member Posts: 1,357
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Welcome Poppy


    Sorry i am a newcomer too this forum , so cannot help much .


    regards
    fowls48
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,161
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Welcome Poppy.
    i dont know anything about that. have you tried the lavender spray called sleep from a well known chemist.
    take care.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy,

    Welcome from me too..
    Sleep, well there has only one thing that has improved my sleeping and that is Amitriptyline which is prescribed by a doctor.
    It may be worth trying the things that others have suggested first and if that doesn't help then you may need to talk to your Gp and see what they suggest..
    Hope you manage to find something that suits you soon as sleep is very importnant for us..
    Take care
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  • georgie66
    georgie66 Member Posts: 403
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    welcome poppy to the forum
    georgie
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,032
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy

    welcome to the forums from me :)

    Lovely to meet you.

    You have found a great bunch of people here.

    I take amitriptyline at night to help me sleep...there are other methods though :wink:

    Love

    Toni xx
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Poppy

    A warm welcome to the forum from me too

    Love Juliepf x