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Does Anyone Have Issues With Sleeping. Not From Pain Issues, But Just Falling And Staying Asleep? I’m Just Wondering If It Is AS Related.

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Atlanta, GA
14 hours ago
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It may be related, but not likely. I come from a long genetic line of sleep disorders. Look into trazodone. After a lifetime of rarely sleeping more than 3 hours at a stretch, i finally was put on that one at the age of 37. Im now 59, no problems, just great sleep. It's a non habit forming old school first line antidepressant. No grogginess in morning, just refreshed, and, unfortunately, very aware if full body pain. At least pain doesn't wake me up. And a good night's sleep is essential to battling the pain.

11 hours ago
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I do. Meds just make me groggy in the morning plus I have severe obstructive sleep apnea that I use a CPAP for. It does help a little.

10 hours ago
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yes, sleep issues are common among people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). According to my knowledge base:

- Sleep Disturbances: Many individuals with AS experience difficulty falling and staying asleep, which can be related to the condition itself
- Sleep Apnea: AS can increase the risk of sleep apnea, a condition where Show Full Answer

Yes, sleep issues are common among people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). According to my knowledge base:

- Sleep Disturbances: Many individuals with AS experience difficulty falling and staying asleep, which can be related to the condition itself.
- Sleep Apnea: AS can increase the risk of sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
- Fatigue: Poor sleep quality can lead to daytime fatigue, making it hard to complete daily tasks.

For more detailed information, you can visit the following resources:
- Sleep and Spondylitis: Tips for a Better Night’s Rest: [MySpondylitisTeam](https://www.MySpondylitisTeam.com/resources/sle...)
- Sleep Apnea and Ankylosing Spondylitis: What’s the Connection: [MySpondylitisTeam](https://www.MySpondylitisTeam.com/resources/sle...)

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