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Improving sleep patterns
Many doctors recommend that people with fibromyalgia try to establish a regular sleep schedule that involves the following measures: going to bed and getting up at the same time every day; getting at least eight hours of sleep; avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and smoking in the evening; and eliminating daytime naps. This approach may not work for everyone, however, and some people may require medication. Some people have had success with low doses of tricyclic antidepressants at bedtime; these drugs enhance the action of neurotransmitters involved in the regulation of deep sleep.
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