Back

Patients Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis and sleep troubles

79 views
0 support
6 comments

april007

Edited on 08/02/2018 at 17:21

Good advisor

april007

Last activity on 20/10/2020 at 10:23

Joined in 2017

25 comments posted | 13 in the Ankylosing spondylitis Forum

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Explorer
Friend

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I've been having trouble falling asleep lately, and I don't know if it's connected with my AS, but I get restless legs syndrome..this just doesn't let me relax.

Thanks for any tips!

All comments

malta03

24/05/2018 at 15:21

malta03

Last activity on 13/10/2023 at 11:00

Joined in 2018

8 comments posted | 3 in the Ankylosing spondylitis Forum

Rewards

Contributor
Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Hi @april007‍ don't know if the restless legs syndrome can be connected with as, have you talked to your doc?

I take hot baths to relax before going to bed but it doesn't always prevent me from waking up in the middle of the night because of the pain in my lower back and leg.

Ankylosing spondylitis and sleep troubles https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/ankylosing-spondylitis/living-with-ankylosing-spondylitis/insomnia-cant-sleep-2169 2018-05-24 15:21:24

Omcneill13

05/06/2018 at 16:48

Omcneill13

Last activity on 15/09/2018 at 14:11

Joined in 2018

8 comments posted | 7 in the Ankylosing spondylitis Forum

Rewards

Contributor
Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

I had severe insomnia for about a year and my consultant told me that if you take your biological drug before you sleep then it can cause either insomnia or night terrors so maybe you should try taking it in the morning to see if it helps.

Hope this was helpful.

See the signature

Olivia x

Ankylosing spondylitis and sleep troubles https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/ankylosing-spondylitis/living-with-ankylosing-spondylitis/insomnia-cant-sleep-2169 2018-06-05 16:48:01

vondes

Edited on 17/04/2019 at 21:21

vondes

Last activity on 17/04/2019 at 21:20

Joined in 2019

1 comment posted | 1 in the Ankylosing spondylitis Forum

Rewards

Explorer

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

What if I can`t fall asleep? Just do not say that insomnia is attacking when you involved in something, conscience torments or have unfinished business during the day. Before going to bed I usually solve all the problems and nothing bothers me anymore. I just can`t fall asleep anyway. Do I have to go to pills? Maybe there is another way?

Ankylosing spondylitis and sleep troubles https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/ankylosing-spondylitis/living-with-ankylosing-spondylitis/insomnia-cant-sleep-2169 2019-04-17 21:21:07

JosephineO

Community manager

18/04/2019 at 09:38

Good advisor

JosephineO

Community manager

Last activity on 15/07/2024 at 09:21

Joined in 2018

989 comments posted | 32 in the Ankylosing spondylitis Forum

6 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Committed
Explorer
Evaluator
Friend

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

@Omcneill13 @vondes‍ @malta03‍ @april007‍ Have you seen our latest article about fatigue? We surveyed nearly 3000 Carenity members about how they deal with fatigue. You can read it here:

https://member.carenity.co.ukhttps://www.carenity.co.uk/condition-information/magazine/advice/chronic-fatigue-patients-experiences-and-solutions-615

See the signature

Josephine, Community Manager

Ankylosing spondylitis and sleep troubles https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/ankylosing-spondylitis/living-with-ankylosing-spondylitis/insomnia-cant-sleep-2169 2019-04-18 09:38:42

Courtney_J

Community manager

04/11/2020 at 12:22

Good advisor

Courtney_J

Community manager

Last activity on 13/10/2022 at 16:47

Joined in 2020

1,280 comments posted | 21 in the Ankylosing spondylitis Forum

10 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Committed
Explorer
Evaluator

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Hello everyone,

How are you today? Have you seen this older discussion?

Have you ever experienced insomnia or other sleep issues with your AS? Do you have night pain or restless leg syndrome? How do you cope with it? Do you have any tips or tricks?
@Shelldurrant‍ @Kelgirl76‍ @Dollydymchurch‍ @Becky5343‍ @Abuosman‍ @trefor‍ @Mgsandrewgoodwin‍ @mads8384‍ @hung.7‍ @JasonWhyte‍ @Ryanaddis83‍ @Windows1987‍ @Avourneen‍ @Jennymh‍ @ahighplace‍

Feel free to share with us here! emoticon cute

Take care,
Courtney

See the signature

Courtney_J, Community Manager, Carenity UK

Ankylosing spondylitis and sleep troubles https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/ankylosing-spondylitis/living-with-ankylosing-spondylitis/insomnia-cant-sleep-2169 2020-11-04 12:22:30

GloriaG

16/11/2020 at 14:24

Good advisor

GloriaG

Last activity on 28/02/2023 at 00:50

Joined in 2018

107 comments posted | 47 in the Ankylosing spondylitis Forum

4 of their responses were helpful to members

Rewards

Good Advisor
Contributor
Messenger
Committed
Explorer
Friend

View profileView Add a friendAdd Write

Hello..yes I too had restless leg syndrome until I tried Magnesium supplements...this helped so much. Now I am also taking Melatonin and hour before bed, it is just a hormone not a drug..Please try it...worked well for me...G

Ankylosing spondylitis and sleep troubles https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/ankylosing-spondylitis/living-with-ankylosing-spondylitis/insomnia-cant-sleep-2169 2020-11-16 14:24:13

Members are also commenting on...

Articles to discover...

18/03/2024 | News

How does ankylosing spondylitis affect the bones?

11/03/2024 | Nutrition

The effects of diet on ankylosing spondylitis

12/01/2024 | Advice

Who should be on your ankylosing spondylitis (AS) healthcare team?

25/08/2023 | News

The benefits of physical activity in the management of ankylosing spondylitis

29/10/2018 | Testimonial

Using cannabis for ankylosing spondylitis

08/03/2018 | Testimonial

Living life to the fullest despite ankylosing spondylitis

25/04/2017 | Testimonial

Managing rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis

24/10/2019 | Advice

What is biologic therapy? A focused look at inflammatory diseases

Ankylosing spondylitis and sleep troubles

All comments

Give your opinion

Members are also commenting on...

Articles to discover...

Medication fact sheets - patient opinions...