Hi:

I have full body RSD and other chronic pain conditions. My severe chronic pain is controlled very well by my fentanyl patches, at a dosage of 125 mcg every 72 hours.

When I sleep, during the day or during the night, I enjoy sleeping in a fetal position (like a fetus in its mother's womb). When my mother sees me sleeping like this, she says I am not normal; according to her, I should sleep in a straight position. When I am in a straight position, whether on the back, the abdomen, or the left or right sides, I have a much harder time sleeping.

Just before going to sleep, I take my epilepsy medications (Keppra and Klonopin) and other medications, such as MSIR and Inderal. I guess these medications help me fall asleep. However, a very light noise in the night wakes me up and I have trouble falling asleep again. It can take hours for me to fall asleep again.

What do you think? Thanks for sharing your ideas.