14 replies to this topic

[M@CHINE]

I wonder, can lack of sleep increase spasticity?

[Apparelyzed]

Without a doubt, my spasticity is always worse after a bad nights sleep.

Simon

[Trinity]

Definitely! And all the other bad bits too!

[StillFingers]

Stress, lack of sleep, over doing most things will increase spasms...legs, arms, every paralyzed bit of you...a glass of wine, a toke and/or meditation can help, as they force you to relax for a moment. But good solid sleep is paramount...for good health!

Edited by StillFingers, 03 November 2010 - 06:59 PM.

[1positivethinker]

Absolutely.....your body needs sleep to function properly, broken or not. ;)

[isobar]

Hi,




 I have no idea sleeplessness never caused my spasms to intensify....sleep is essential to one's well-being.

[cathie]

Definitely. If I have a lack of sleep I get an increase in spasms everywhere (more in my hands and arms) to the point of not being able to get out of bed otherwise I spasm when transferring to my chair. If I do manage to get in my chair with out falling I will get thrown out of my chair by spasms in my legs or back. So sleep is very important for me.

[onmybiketoo]

what an interesting discussion. Have your physicians been helpful in this respect? I have not slept more than an hour at once for the last two years because of my spasms and no one seems to want to discuss or help with. Makes my wifes / #1 carer life a misery as well, as if i dont sleep she dont sleep either.

[rue2you]

All my weird neuro stuff starts getting worse when I am very tired - dizzy, ears ringing, lightheaded, pain, spasms - you name it. A good night's sleep and I am good to go!

Also, if there is a virus around (kids have a runny nose or cold or a tummy bug), I don't get the virus, just a major increase in the weird stuff. Crazy.

[S&W Winger]

"YES!" to answer te question...now mine: What the heck is a good night's sleep??? Have not experienced this phenomenon since coming to about five weeks after January 31, 2009...can some one explain HOW they sleep? I pass out throughout the day and night for brief periods of times...this is the new sleep...and spasms (along with the rest of the neuro fun-filled pack) ARE much worse with less sleep...

Edited by S&W Winger, 04 November 2010 - 02:25 PM.

[Tetracyclone]

onmybiketoo, on 04 November 2010 - 01:20 PM, said:

what an interesting discussion. Have your physicians been helpful in this respect? I have not slept more than an hour at once for the last two years because of my spasms and no one seems to want to discuss or help with. Makes my wifes / #1 carer life a misery as well, as if i dont sleep she dont sleep either.

How much are you able to move voluntarily?

[mcwriter]

My husband gets worse without sleep as well, even though he normally only sleeps two or three hours at a time if he is lucky. A lot of things add up to making for even less sleep. Those spasms are so fun to try to sleep next to

Of course then I get less sleep and if it goes for a prolongued period of time, then I get wonderful atypical migraines that mimic stroke like symptoms that range from difficulty speaking, finding words and right sided weakness all the way to paralyzed on my right side. Not only lack of sleep does that for me, but getting overheated is pretty sure-fire also.

How's that for a dilemma?
Let me tell you it is so great when we both are out of commission at the same time!

We make it a point to take naps or have a relaxing easy day whenever we need to, to try to head off the worst and most of the time it works.

[CrazyLucky]

Has anyone seen those mattress commercials where the girl jumps on one side of the bed while a glass of wine doesn't spill on the other side? They could make lots of $$$ on this post! My spasms are definitely worse after a short amount of sleep. I'm lucky that they don't keep me awake often, I'm just a night owl. I'm also finding they get worse with the weather...it's cold and raining tonight...not my favorite.

[M@CHINE]

what if your too hot?

[rue2you]

If I get too hot, I am like a limp rag. The cold makes me very jumpy though.