The best Fibromyalgia treatment is in your bedroom! (spoiler: it's your bed)

[@booradley6441]

I know this doesn't relate to getting good sleep and darkness but the opposite--bright light is also an issue. A note to all rheumatologists in general and their office lighting. One of the worst and last appointment to a former RA (here in San Antonio) was when I was left in a waiting room for 45 minutes with a ceiling full of fluorescent lights. I had to sit there with my sunglasses on. For some funny reason the field around these kind of lights can affect the immunocompromised. My suggestion is lowering the intensity of office ceiling lights and perhaps use lamps. Plus, I always carry a hat, sweet dreams!

[@booradley6441]

Thank you Dr. Ortiz for discussing the importance of sleep. Yes, getting good sleep is key, it really makes a huge difference, dark and quite is a must. My husband likes sleeping with a fan blowing. I have Sjogren's along with the dry eyes and mouth. A fan blowing on me dries out my nose, mouth and yes, even my eyes closed shut. We sleep with the fan on his side and two pillows stacked sideways between our two regular head pillows. The two stacked pillows divert the fan wind from landing on me. I also sleep with an eye mask and ear plugs, yeah it works.

[@evapavlou5296]

Over the years I have noticed that my body doesn’t tolerate cold / cool air around me , there’s no way I would get to sleep in a cold / cool room 🤷‍♀️ It actually keeps me wide awake 💁‍♀️ My body , room & bed must be warm , cosy , toasty , heaps of layers 🤷‍♀️ The cooler / cold weather is the worst for me , my body goes into severe pain , inflammation , tension , shock ! 🤷‍♀️ I cannot even breath cold air I get sinus & head colds ! No wonder bears hibernate during the winter 🥶 25 + is comfy & relaxing 😌 Ty

[@novembers]

Don't feel bad; I sleep with an electric blanket EVERY night, no matter the time of year.

[@evapavlou5296]

@@novembers oh really ? Wow , so it’s not just me lol 😅 😁

[@lenorewynne8702]

Do you have Raynauds Disease? Read up on it and it's effect with autoimmune disease

[@paigeturner165]

My body tells me in advance about changes in the weather. And like you I absolutely can’t be near air con. I carry a blanket… everywhere!

[@evapavlou5296]

@@lenorewynne8702 ty , I have looked it up , I don’t think I have as only a few of the symptoms are there , but worth talking to the Dr about one day ?! 🤔 Very king of you to suggest 🤗 💜

[@andreawilliams8342]

Thank you for this video..and ALL of your videos, they remind me how important it is to care for myself and what to do and not to ESPECIALLY when I’ve reached my physical & mental limitations

[@AliciaOBrien-Samuel]

I work at night so sleep is definitely an issue for me. Help! 😢

[@swaziswimmer]

EXCELLENT

[@cindywillick4205]

My biggest issue is how stiff and painful my neck, shoulders and back of head are at night that affect my sleep. I've tried 10 different pillows and positions and it still hurts so much. Any tips/treatment suggestions?

[@gladyswj9968]

It's 3:44am and I am wide awake and in pain.

[@davidbell7094]

Know one believes me,is what i think,what doex ASA 2 mean please?

[@novembers]

Based on the results of many blood tests (8 vials) and my physical symptoms (pains in right arm muscle, (I am left handed)), shoulders, back of right hip and behind both thighs, I was diagnosed (by my new Rheumatologist) that I have PMR. I do not like taking medication. If I was your patient what meds would you suggest I start taking that would have the least amount of side effects. I prefer to only take over the counter stuff such as Tylenol, IBU, and/or Aleve. If these pills work to remove pains in my body, is there any reason that you can think of why I should be taking some other type of medication? Please let your response be based on the premise that you agree with the diagnosis of PMR. I am just asking for your opinion and realize you are not my doctor, etcetera, etcetera. Thanks.