Wow...I have been having sleep problems since this started. I normally get 2-4 hours of sleep a night. Every once in a while I will just crash and be out for a whopping 6 hours. I am sorry that you are going through this trouble too. I usually fall asleep around 3ish...after the first infomercials start...lol! I tried some Sudaffed nighttime while I was sick and have tried tylenol pm with no success. It seems the best thing for me is when I push really hard with my PT exercises at home and get myself tired out. Then at least I usually sleep all though my 2-4 hours without waking up constantly. I was so happy when I slept 6 hours the other day. They were not consecutive and I was awake for 2 hours in the middle...but I DREAMED. I can't remember the last time that happened. I used to dream all the time before my accident that caused the RSD and I always remembered my dreams. Anyway...I look forward to reading more ideas that people have because I have the same problem.

Your not alone in this department at all. Many patients who have crps (rsds) do develope sleeping disorders do to the fact that the inflammatory system and the sympathetic nervous system is all fried up. I have had this demon for a little over 14 yrs. now and have not had a decent night sleep. what I consider decent is anything over 5 hours. I usually fall asleep at no certain time of the day or night. I tried the "Get on schedule" routine but. it was all in vain. Funny how the doctors tell you to get into a schedule and stick to it when they themselves don't wear our shoes. ever meet a doctor who suffers from CRPS? AS for me, I was prescribed Trazadone @ 100 mg. I take 2 around 1 hour before I want to pass out. It helps to a degree as far as helping to calm the system. reduce the level of pain and allow my body to just calm down. It is not a miracle by no means but, it works to some degree. I have been on several different types of sleep aid over the years and this has been the one that wirks the best. I still only get 3 to 4 hours of rest but still times of a tender sleep and not a deep one. This medication is actually designed for seizures but helps in the aid of sleep. Try talking to your doctor about it. I also attempt to take naps during the day when possible. Usually the pain level determines how much and when i sleep. But some is better then none. Good luck and hope my reply helped you. Keep safe and have a pain free day/night...mellowguy