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Sleep troubles are really common with amyloidosis — so you're definitely not alone in this. Several things can make restful sleep harder to come by.

Common culprits include:

- Swelling that becomes uncomfortable when lying down
- Shortness of breath when lying flat, which may require sleeping propped up
- Pain from nerve Show Full Answer

Sleep troubles are really common with amyloidosis — so you're definitely not alone in this. Several things can make restful sleep harder to come by.

Common culprits include:

- Swelling that becomes uncomfortable when lying down
- Shortness of breath when lying flat, which may require sleeping propped up
- Pain from nerve, tendon, or ligament involvement
- Sleep apnea, which is significantly more common in people with cardiac amyloidosis
- Frequent nighttime urination, especially if taking diuretics Vyndamax (tafamidis) itself isn't widely known to directly cause insomnia, but it's always worth checking with a pharmacist or doctor about all current medications, as some commonly used alongside it — like beta-blockers — can lower melatonin levels and disrupt sleep. Some strategies that may help improve sleep include:

- Elevating your head and shoulders to ease breathing when lying flat
- Limiting salt intake to reduce swelling
- Taking diuretics earlier in the day and reducing fluids before bed
- Asking your doctor about melatonin supplements to help restore sleep hormone levels
- Treating sleep apnea with a CPAP machine if applicable
- Keeping a consistent sleep schedule and avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and screens before bed

It's worth bringing up sleep issues specifically with your care team — they can help identify the root cause and tailor solutions to what's actually going on.

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