fortune Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 I have developed a sleep problem. In the early evening after dinner, I just can’t keep awake unless I am doing something or working. The problem is so bad that I just switch out. The period that I am asleep can vary from half an hour to several hours and when I wake up I feel really in a lot of pain all over especially in my hands. My hands feel like someone has been standing on them. This soon wears of and I don’t have these problems at any other time of the day or night. When I have recovered from this ordeal I cant go to bed until anywhere from 2am > 3 am. Although this is very useful for night shooting it isn’t very social. I don’t have any problem in waking up at seven and I am alert working throughout the day and not tired until the next evening. Am I alone with this problem or do the masses have sleeping problems also? Most blokes that I have spoken to about this seem to keel over in the afternoon or evening anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 nothing better than 40 winks after a hard day,, but I would seriously get to the doctors mate to check on the pain your getting good luck atb Evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Nodding off is normal the older you get! Pain on the other hand is not! Get to the quacks and inform him of the symptoms! May be nothing, but always better to ask than sit in ignorance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubble Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) I have always slept rubbish, snored and felt tired durning the day Turns out I have a mild sleep apnea Locum doctor spotted it and gave me a simple verbal test With treatment and a nose op. I sleep like a baby now, feel better during the day, and never nap Don't agree with the older you get the more naps you need comment. Google 'epworth test ' http://www.whh.nhs.uk/_store/documents/epworthsleepinessscale.pdf Like everyone else, no idea about the pain thing, doc would be my next move. Edited December 12, 2014 by bubble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novice cushie shooter Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 My mum suffered similar. Turned out to be under active thyroid in her case. Best get checked out at the quacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thyroid problem is quite possible, see your Doctor soon! Levothyroxine Sodium will probably be prescribed. I hope you find the answer and some relief Fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Get some blood tests done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 My dad had a similar thing, he had some tests and was diagnosed with sleep apnea (not sure of spelling), he's now got a breathing mask to wear at night, it's done the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 I think all of the advise above could be correct and all worth taking, however I also think that we can get ourselves into unnatural sleep patterns. Try to revert your current pattern to what used to be acceptable for you. When you feel the overwhelming need for a bit of kip set th alarm on your phone to wake you up after say a couple of hours, then try after a while to reduce the time gradually to say 30 minutes. A 30 minute power nap is generally good for most people. But always set an alarm or you will fall back into the wrong pattern. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Sometimes for me it's a case of 'shut down and restart' much the same way as it is for a computer. If I'm feeling completely knackered and likely to drop off (and if I do), even if something wakes me up just a few minutes later I usually feel much refreshed, even though I may have only been asleep for a couple of minutes. Anyone else get this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Sometimes for me it's a case of 'shut down and restart' much the same way as it is for a computer. If I'm feeling completely knackered and likely to drop off (and if I do), even if something wakes me up just a few minutes later I usually feel much refreshed, even though I may have only been asleep for a couple of minutes. Anyone else get this? Yes absolutely. When I was working I used to drive a lot, sometimes not leaving for home until the evening with a hundred or more miles to go. When I felt tired I would pull into the services, set my alarm for 20 minutes and wake up refreshed and ready to go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortune Posted December 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 Thanks for all of the replies. I do have a problem with my thyroid so perhaps it's time to go the quak and have a chat about things and see what he's got to say. I'll also read up the other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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