Remicade and chronic Insomnia

[crampygut]

Hi Gang, I haven't posted for a very long time but I find myself yet again in need of some assistance....... I started Remicade middle of septemeber of last year and around 3 days after my third infusion I started to find myself incredably fatigued throughout the day and around a week after that I developed sudden Insomnia :ymad: Ever since I have not been able to stay asleep at night. I fall asleep ok but wake at least 4- 5 times a night from 3am to 5am no matter how tired I have been during the day. Have any of you found this has happened to you while on Remicade (both the fatigue and Insomnia)? And if so did it resolve.

Thanks for your help

 

[My Butt Hurts]

I haven't had that problem. I am one week past my 4th infusion.

 

[Gabe]

yes, i have that problem all the time from remicade(I've been on it for nearly 2 years.) it really sucks, and unfortunately it is still an ongoing problem for me. However, i do know that anxiety makes it much worse for me, so limit stress. Also, melatonin may help. Take it every night to tru to help your body get back on a better sleeping schedule. After all, its all natural so its not like harmful sleeping pills.

You know, remicade is still rather new and i believe the doctors don't know all the side effects. It also causes terrible nightmares for me

But, i am going off the medication soon. Hopefully my problems will resolve then, and i hope the same can be said for you! good luck with you illness, as i know its not easy. But, hopefully you are better by now, as i see this was posted long ago!!