Lack of Sleep and Immune System

I don't really have an exact answer to your question, but I would think that ongoing insomnia wouldn't be good for your imune system, but I don't know how much it impairs it. People with cfs can have insomnia which does make symptoms more pronounced. There are options of prescript ion meds for sleep if you are comfortable talking to your doctor about it, sometimes it just takes a little while to find the right one that works for you. Diagnosis:  UCTD (lupus) 2006; Raynauds 2006; Sjogren's 2006; lupus symptoms began 2003; CFS 1991; Mono 1985 Meds:  Plaquenil 400mg; Prednisone 5-10mg; Tramadol 100mg 3-4x daily; Amitriptyline 10mg ; Neurontin 300mg; Prevacid; Steriod Cream and Mouth Rinse for tongue and mouth ulcers; Hydrocodone 5/500 prn for severe pain; Restasis eye drops   Clickable:   LUPUS INFORMATION & LUPUS RESOURCES . Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: https://www.healingwell.com/donate/   Co-Moderator: Lupus and CFS Forums

The sleep issues. I havent been sleeping very well for the past 6 & 1/2 or 7 years. I mean, i can sleep 15 hours and wake up and be as worn out as i was before i went to sleep... i toss and turn or wake up at random times through out the night. It is irritating to know that no matter how much or how little i sleep i am still tired.