89. Conquering the Sleep Struggle with Roger Seheult, MD

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In this episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein interviews Dr. Roger Seheult about the importance of sleep for people with chronic illness, chronic pain, and joint hypermobility. Dr Seheult, a quadruple board-certified physician with expertise in sleep medicine, discusses various topics related to sleep, including the circadian rhythm, the impact of light on sleep, the effect of blue light on sleep, ideal bedtime, the impact of electronics on sleep, the role of melatonin, and the timing of eating and its effect on sleep.
YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.
Takeaways:
Sleep is crucial for people with chronic illness, chronic pain, and joint hypermobility.
Understanding the circadian rhythm is important for optimizing sleep.
Light, especially blue light, can significantly impact sleep quality.
The suprachiasmatic nucleus plays a key role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.
Morning light exposure is important for setting the body's internal clock.
The timing of eating can affect sleep quality.
Establishing a consistent sleep schedule and avoiding late-night eating can improve sleep quality.
Shifting sleep patterns can be challenging, especially for individuals with chronic illness.
Sleep apnea is common in individuals with chronic illness and connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes.
Home sleep studies can be effective in detecting sleep apnea, but in-lab studies may be necessary for individuals at higher risk of central apnea.
Sleep medications should be used cautiously due to potential side effects and dependency issues.
Sleep watches and monitoring devices can provide valuable insights into sleep patterns and quality.
Proper sleep positions, pillows, and mattresses can help alleviate joint instability and pain during sleep.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro of Dr. Roger Seheult
03:22 Understanding the Circadian Rhythm
07:02 Impact of Light on Sleep
09:20 The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus and its Role in Sleep
09:49 The Importance of Light for People with Chronic Illness
15:28 Ideal Bedtime for Optimal Sleep
17:25 The Impact of Electronics on Sleep
19:26 The Role of Melatonin in Sleep
23:29 The Timing of Eating and its Effect on Sleep
24:00 Challenges of Working from Home and Small Meals
25:20 Sleep Schedule and Chronic Illness
28:57 Falling Asleep While Watching TV
31:49 Sleep Apnea and Chronic Illness
39:05 Sleep Apnea and Temporomandibular Dysfunction
44:09 EDS and Central Sleep Apnea
47:37 Sleep Medications and Side Effects
1:00:15 Supplements for Sleep
1:02:01 Sleep Watches and Monitoring Devices
1:03:01 Sleep Positions and Joint Instability
1:04:46 Paresthesias and Numbness in Sleep
1:05:11 Pillow Recommendations for Cervical Instability
1:07:35 Waking Up in Pain
1:09:58 Sympathetic Nervous System Activation
1:12:23 Safety of Melatonin
1:14:49 Improving Education on EDS and HSD
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Do you perform contortionist-like party tricks? Are you known as “Gumby” by your friends and family? Being “double-jointed” can create problems all throughout the body. Connective tissue disorders, like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), cause life-altering symptoms rarely recognized by doctors. Pain, frequent injury, joints “giving way”, fatigue, gastrointestinal problems, and insomnia are just some common issues. Hosted by EDS expert, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD, the Bendy Bodies podcast covers topics relevant to everyone with symptomatic joint hypermobility. Learn from specialists with diverse expertise and optimize your hypermobile health!

[@gamerwhiz6847]

Wonderful, informative video on an important subject. Thank you.

[@bendybodiespodcast]

I am so glad you found this episode helpful. What resonated with you the most?

[@gamerwhiz6847]

@@bendybodiespodcast The doctor talking about the circadian rhythm and effects on it.

[@bendybodiespodcast]

@@gamerwhiz6847 thank you for sharing that.

[@jodidejong3636]

Many helpful/practical ideas in this podcast. Sleep was a needed topic for me. Thank you. I totally agree that our bodies are intricate and that our spiritual well-being is directly related to our physical body. One caution is the use of a sauna or water that is too hot in terms of those of us with EDS & POTS. Good for our joints but "bad" for the POTS side of it all. Thank you for bringing us these great topics! 🙂

[@bendybodiespodcast]

Good point although some people have actually been able to improve their heat tolerance via intentional use of heat therapy (like sauna).

[@jodidejong3636]

Ok! Very interesting! I haven't heard about that. Where can I find more info on this?

[@bendybodiespodcast]

I don't know of studies offhand but hear this a lot from patients (and myself). Anecdotal of course, but still interesting@@jodidejong3636

[@jodidejong3636]

Ok. Good to know. Glad there is hope! I'll keep my ear out for more about this in the future!