Sleep problems
Sleep problems are recognized as one of the most common symptoms in patients of fibromyalgia. Lack of restorative sleep, alongside physical pain and cognitive symptoms, is one of the most important point that helps the doctors in making diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Disturbed sleep and insomnia results in daytime fatigue in the patient of fibromyalgia.
Almost all patients suffering from fibromyalgia experience some form of sleep problem. Poor sleep results in mental and physical health issues in the patient. One research suggested that 99 percent of fibromyalgia patients experienced poor sleep quality that impacted how harshly they experienced physical pain, fatigue, and difficulty with social functioning. Sleep issues should be managed as early as possible as they can exacerbate other symptoms of fibromyalgia. Contact your doctor immediately if you are having any sleep problems. Your doctor may perform a complete physical exam of your muscles and joints to look out for any accompanying symptoms along with sleep issues. Your doctor may recommend a sleep study to rule out sleep apnea and other causes of disrupted sleep.