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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: 6

Re: chronic fatigue and vivid dreams
Reply #14 on : Mon April 12, 2010, 09:30:50

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Misty
Interesting. Vivid dreams are a common symptom of narcolepsy.... Also sleepiness,sleep paralysis and cataplexy (which is a sudden loss of muscle strength causing one to fall or drop things). I believe there is a close link between narco and migraine. I wonder if stimulant (Ritalin and others) therapy might arrest both vivid dreams and migraine. I've seen it happen many times. I have not to my best memory encountered a person who repetitively awoke from a vivid dream with a migraine.

Bob Cochran

robertcochran Posts: 6

Re: chronic fatigue and vivid dreams
Reply #13 on : Mon April 12, 2010, 05:26:16

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me too!

Linda Harris Posts: 9

Re: chronic fatigue and vivid dreams
Reply #12 on : Fri April 09, 2010, 16:21:30

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chronic fatigue " I NO DAT'S RIGHT

misty Posts: 9

i have vivid dreams causing me to wake up with a terrible migraine
Reply #11 on : Fri April 09, 2010, 11:51:12

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This happens atleast 4 times a week! I can't remember the dreams when I wake up, but I remember how they made me feel. And it seems I only get woken up with these horrible migraines when I have had these vivid real feeling dreams!

Anonymous Posts: 9

Re: chronic fatigue and vivid dreams
Reply #10 on : Thu March 11, 2010, 14:15:48

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Paula, dreams and fatigue probably linked. Need to know more. Sleep paralysis? falling spells or clumsiness? daytime sleepiness? distractibility and forgetfulness? depression or mood shifts? Suspect there is Rx for you. You can respond thru " contact us" on website and it will not be published. Best wishes Bob Cochran

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Paula Cunningham Posts: 9

Vivid dreams and waking up tired
Reply #9 on : Tue March 09, 2010, 08:12:04

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I feel exhausted when I wake up after dreaming. I am an RN and work 40 hours each week, I try and get 6 hours of sleep each night. My dreams are intense, not always related to patient care, sometimes threatening. I am so tired of being tired. I would appreciate any help.

robertcochran Posts: 6

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

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

robertcochran Posts: 6

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

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What treatments have not worked? Stimulant therapy yet?

robertcochran Posts: 6

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

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

robertcochran Posts: 6

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

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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