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Are You Getting Enough Sleep

Fri, November 06, 2015 1:09 PM

Research shows a lack of sleep is associated with inflammation. Sleep is another important environmental and behavioral factor that has been shown to be associated with inflammation and the immune system. A 2014 article, Sleep Disturbances and IBD reported that increased sleepiness is considered part of the acute phase of response to tissue injury, and sleep loss activates inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-1 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α. Recent research suggests that individuals with sleep abnormalities are also at greater risk of serious adverse health. Learn more about the importance of sleep in managing IBD and more about sleep and IBD research. Contact the IBD Help Center for more info at info@ccfa.org.

administrator
Joined Oct 12, 2017

Mon, October 31, 2016 12:04 PM

Reply posted for tyeanderson.

I used to drink sleep from Neuro water but I can't find it where I live now.

mads
Joined Oct 2, 2016

Tue, October 18, 2016 12:11 PM

Reply posted for administrator.

Is anybody taking anything for sleep?

tyeanderson
Joined Oct 18, 2016

Mon, June 20, 2016 12:30 PM

Same here. I wake up 4-6 times per night just to use the restroom, which means I hardly get any restorative REM sleep. I basically survive off of naps. And those night-sweats suck too, even if it's 68 degrees in my room when I'm asleep, with the ceiling fan going, I wake up many nights in a pool of sweat. It's demoralizing and gross. Sorry you have to go through this too.

tulsaucdude1289
Joined Jun 19, 2016

Tue, April 19, 2016 11:35 PM

Reply posted for heddlesten.

try lavendar oils on your feet!

kclarke15
Joined Apr 19, 2016

Fri, March 25, 2016 1:55 PM

Reply posted for administrator.

I'm not getting enough sleep at night....I toss and turn! I try to take a little bit of melatonin to help and sometimes it does and sometimes I'm wide awake at 3. When my alarm clock goes off it feels like I haven't even sleep. During the day I'm achy and tired! :(

crohnsnewbie2
Joined Mar 25, 2014

Sat, March 19, 2016 7:51 PM

Reply posted for dustybucket.

I do not get enough quality sleep. Often awakened by pain or to use the bathroom. I dream that I am being stabbed in the gut. Night sweats wake me up as well.

heddlesten
Joined Mar 19, 2016

Mon, January 25, 2016 12:25 PM

Reply posted for administrator.

i am not getting sleep some nights. I am taking Unisom for it.

Heather

dustybucket
Joined Jan 23, 2016

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