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A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question ๐Ÿ’ญ
Los Angeles, CA

I am curious if any other Lupies experience the following: when starting a flare, I have occasionally had powerful and vivid dreams. When I awaken from them I feel particularly unsettled mentally and messed up physically.

Thanks!
Phil

December 18, 2016
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I remember when I first start plaquenil I had the worst nightmares in my life. Funny enough the doctor told me that is one of the side effects of the drug but usually stops with in a week and it did. When I am having a flare and in bed more I will dream and remember them. I think it is drug related but not really sure, who knows maybe our minds go there to block some pain. gentle hugs and blessings

December 18, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

yes,yes,yes to the point of cold peripheries when i startle myself awake, that the actual powerful and vivid dream has troubled me and i have unbeknowns to me gone into fright/flight/fight survival mode in my sleep, hence the blood to my heart and brain, high adrenaline surge, and cold peripheries.

December 18, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes I do I dream of fire breathing frightening dragons attacking me I often wake up screaming but if it's too bad I sleep on a sofa bed downstairs as I scream but also hit out and I've hurt my husband by accident

December 19, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Many of the drugs we take can cause dreams or nightmares. I often experience them.

December 18, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have problems with that. They are so vivid when I wake up it takes me a long time to get over the feelings

December 18, 2016

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