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chronic fatigue and vivid dreams

I have long believed that chronic fatigue and chronic pain were kindred diseases, perhaps reverse sides of the same coin. In my writings, I have explored the frequent occurrence of narcolepsy in people with chronic pain, including migraine. Sometimes this is full-blown, but unrecognized narcolepsy. More often it is some fragment of that disease, most importantly the vivid dreams known as hypnogogic hallucinations.

I suspect that hypnogogic hallucinations and other symptoms of narcolepsy may be rather common in people with chronic fatigue. My experience is limited thus far but I believe the idea just may pan out. If so, it will be interesting to observe the effects of stimulant therapy on both diseases. If any readers suffer chronic fatigue and also vivid, threatening dreams, I would like to hear from you

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robertcochran Posts: 4

Sandra
Reply #8 on : Thu January 07, 2010, 11:18:15

In my experience all these run together. Often, the right drug will help all . Good luck

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Dawn Austin
Reply #7 on : Thu January 07, 2010, 11:13:33

What treatments have not worked? Stimulant therapy yet?

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Christine
Reply #6 on : Thu January 07, 2010, 11:10:59

Sorry about delay in response. Interesting. I would need more info. Reach me thru contact us on website. Best wishes Bob Cochran

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nicole martinez
Reply #5 on : Thu January 07, 2010, 10:15:19

Sorry about delay. Bug in computer blocked comments. I'm most interested in your situation. Have you been treated with stimulants or other drugs? No need to post details here. Go to contact us on website ans your message will be confidential. Best wishes.. Bob Cochran

Nicole Martinez Posts: 5

fatigue and vivid dreams
Reply #4 on : Tue November 24, 2009, 06:48:34

I've been searching online to see if the chronic fatigue IS caused by my vivid dreams. About 8 years ago, I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy. I no longer see my Neurologist though. Unprofessional behavior that occurred in his office forced me to leave. The hardest part of it all, is that another Neurologist will not see you if you've already been seeing one. Well anyway, I wake up exhausted. My dreams are so vivid and long that I feel like I NEVER slept. I teach 20, 5 year olds all day. By the time I get home, I'm out with a long nap. I sleep good during my nap though. Why can't I rest like that at night? I wish I could control my dreams. Oddly, I can put a dream on hold to go potty and come right back to pick up where it left off. How is that? If you've got information that can help me, please share it with me. I don't mind helping you with any questions that can help you with your continued studies.

Thank you.

Christine Posts: 5

Chronic Fatigue and Vivid Dreams
Reply #3 on : Tue November 17, 2009, 18:23:07

I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which causes chronic fatigue (which is the reason I went to the doctor in the first place).

But the medicine just started kicking in, after six weeks, and the fatigue that I'm experiencing now is much different. I will have vivid dreams and wake up tired with circles under my eyes. When I take a nap during the day, it lasts much longer than normal and leaves me still slightly tired. I'm not sure what the cause of this is.

Dawn Austin Posts: 5

Narcolepsy & Fibro
Reply #2 on : Thu September 24, 2009, 12:54:34

I was diagnosed with narcolepsy in December 2008 and fibromyalgia shortly after. I am still wondering if I have either, one disorder, or none! I have not found a treatment that works so far. I have very vivid dreams. I feel like I dream the entire night! My sleep study showed almost 50% of my sleep in REM sleep.

Sandra Berding Posts: 5

BAD DREAMS AND CP/CF
Reply #1 on : Fri September 11, 2009, 14:33:36

This is a common occurrence with me. I've often wondered if the dreams might be the reason of my insomnia. I have been suffering from Fibromyalgia as long as I cam remember with insomnia and bad dreams also chronic fatigue. I try not to be a complainer and very seldom mention this to anyone.

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