HOT WEATHER !!

Hi Kaz, not really. The pains in hands kept me up, but not going yo let that get me down. 

My mum and dad left earlier today, it was nice having my mum here for a week and will miss her.

How you doing ?

Hi Bee we are doing great between us Ive been in alot of pain today with my hands and feet. The pain in my feet has been really bad, I could sit cry but what good would that do I had 6hrs sleep which was excellent for me. hope you manage to get some tonight hun. take care gentle hugs xx

Hi Kaz

You are really getting some serious sleep.  Please tell me your secret, as I haven't had a good night sleep in over 20yrs.  I have got very bad PANDA EYES.......I look ever so tired and worn out. No matter how much concealer I apply I just look totally drained out. My hands are still quite painful but staying calm and positive.  One day I can report too of having a good night sleep.

You may have hayfever.....have you had any meds like Cetirzine Hydrochloride, I find this usually helps me with my hayfever.

Have a good day and gentle hugs to you.   xx

Hi Bee I havnt stopped sneezing all day, I think it is hay fever hun so will get something for it. this is the first time Ive ever had hay fever? I think the only reason Im sleeping is Im just so exhausted Im trying to make sure nothing is bothering me before bed, as I was finding it difficult to switch my brain off would be in bed with things spinning round in my head.my husband snores quiet loudly which doesnt help so at the min hes in another room to see if that would help me sleep wise and it has? have you tried a relaxing bath before bed, try switch your mind off from everything if you can.see if that works. hope you can get some sleep tonight. take care gentle hugs. xx

Hi Bee Have you had a word with your gp to do with you not being able to sleep have you heard of kalm tablets, they are suppose to aid natural sleep, you can get them from a chemist or super market. I havnt tried them yet so cant say how effective they are. They are a natural herbal remedy. hope you can get some sleep tonight take care gentle hugs xx 

Hi Kaz. I have tried Kalm's they worked for a short time. Like you I have managed about 6 hours sleep over the last couple of nights. Have done this a few times then back to not sleeping more than an hour or two.

Hope you manage to sleep again tonight.

Take care and gentle hugs.

Hi Kaz try a nose spray like pirinase. I have had hayfever since I was 5.  It has been bad this year, Especially after it rains.

Hope you can get some relief.

Take care

Hi Janet Its the 1st time Ive ever had hay fever, Ive been none stop sneezing all day hubby is nipping out to get some shopping I will get him to pick me some up take care . 

Hi Janet its been great managing to get some sleep, I just hope it will last? but at the same time wount be surprised if it doesnt . Lets hope we can all get some much needed sleep tonight fingers crossed.take care gentle hugs

Hi Kaz

Have tried everything from herbal remedies to hot drinks to hot bath to relaxing and breathing techniques before bed, but nothing is working. The pains last night kept me up and feeling ever so hot again.  I am definitely not going through the menopause yet, but not far from approaching them.

Hope your hayfever eases, although it has been a bad year for sufferers this year.  

Take care and have a good day.  x

Hi Bee. You may be what they call peri-menopause. My sister was diagnosed with that last year. It was just a blood test for menopause. This may help you and your doctor may start you on hormones. Alternatively you could try evening primrose oil, sometimes on its own or with starflower oil.

Take care and gentle hugs

Hi Kaz. How are you this morning. I had about 6 hours again, that's 3 nights in a row. It must be a miracle.

Hope your hay fever is better today.

Take care and gentle hugs 😊

morning JanetHow are you this morning? thats great you managing another 6hrs sleep so pleased for you. I think it helps loads when you manage to get some sleep. I only got 3hrs last night charlie woke me up crying[dog] I had to get up loose him out, i couldnt get back off after. so  Im walking around half a sleep this morning. Hope your not in too much hope you have a lovely day take care gentle hugs

Hi Bee so sorry sleep is eludeing you hun i know whats it like i really feel for you. I can also sympathise on you being hot Ive been terrible the last few nights I have windows open fan on no quilt on. its anightmare.the only thing I can think its a last resort is sleeping tablets off your gp.last night I was in pain from head to toe I used hot water bottles and whea bags just the heat coming off them was so soothing it sent me off to sleep, I only got 3hrs as charlie woke me up I couldnt get back off.charlies flat out a sleep Im walking round half a sleep? Im thinking of you a part from sleeping tablets and your hubby knocking you out with a mallett I cant think what else you could try.I cant wait for the day you say youve finally got some sleep hope it soon comes for you. take care gentle hugs xx

Hi Kaz. I'm still in quite a bit of pain, but working through it. It's sunny here so two loads of washing on the line. My daughter and son-in-law are coming tomorrow. But I only need to pick them up from the train station instead of their house.

Hope you manage too rest today and that Charlie doesn't wake you up tonight.

Take care and gentle hugs x

Hi Janet hope your pain soon eases, Ive got some washing out too, like you Im working through the pain I find keeping my mind on other things, helps to cope with the pain. I think also having people to visit whether its family or friends can help also.It will be nice for you tomorrow spending time with your daughter and son in law. hows the knitting coming along. take care gentle hugsx

Hi Janet

Have already had blood test to check my hormone levels and have been told I'm not there yet. I feel like a zombie at the moment with minimum sleep and so much heat. 

One day at a time. None of the remedies are helping at the moment, but staying calm and positive is the way forward.

Take care  x

Hi Bee I have been thinking of you today, and trying to think of ways to help get you some sleep. Have you an Ipod or mp3 player. something with earphones where you can listen to music. whilst laying in bed I love the sound of the sea.while I was away being able to hear that helped me to sleep. I wondered if listening to calming music would help. some one once told me to put lavender on my pillow spray wise lavender is suppose to aid sleep. Im determined to find away of getting you to sleep. other than having to hit you over the head with amallett only joking hun.I know only too well what your going through.I really feel for you when all you want is some sleep. I love your positive attitude to do with fibro iyour an inspiration to us all take care big hug coming your way xx 

I have just been looking on ableworlds site they have whats called a cool pillow its filled with a gel it helps to cool you down whether youve got a temperature or just hot its.£19.99 so Im going to get me one at the weekend as Im forever hot Im wondering if it may help you also as us being hot doent help us when we are trying to get some sleep. take care gentle hugs xx

Let me know how you get on with it and if it works I will look into it too. x

Ahh bless you Kaz.  I have tried everything, so don't worry, with time one day I shall get some sleep.  x

I wil let you know hun How I get on with it. and more importantly if it helps take care gentle hugs x

morning Janet how are you today? did you sleep ok, hope you have a lovely day today, and a lovely time with your daughter son inlaw. I was up at 1 with charlie hes not good at all Im taking him to the vets on sat. Im worried sick over him. feeling shattered drained today got headache back is painful. onwards upwards take care gentle hugsx 

Morning Kaz. Sorry to hear about Charlie. Hope your headache gets better, but you have it because you are stressed over Charlie. Try and take it easy. I hope everything goes ok on Saturday. Take care and gentle hugs.

Me again, didn't get more than 4 hours in bits and bobs. Got really bad cramp in my right leg on and off all night, it still feels really tight this morning. Nevermind onwards and upwards. Take care

sorry to hear you didnt get much sleep either Janet Im like a zombie today. I sympathise with the cramp I had that all last week in my right leg it was very tight not a nice feeling to have but hey ho onwards upwards . will be glad to get charlie checked out. you take care have a lovely day gentle hugs x