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Sleep Measurement, and Medications

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‎04-15-2021 09:41

‎04-15-2021 09:41

I have chronic pain, and occasionally take opioids.  I note whenever I do, I get credit for 7 hours of sleep vs 5 hours on average when I don't.  Is this an accurate measurement of sleep, or is it just that opioids cause slower respirations that my Fitbit considers to be sleep?  I'm trying to maximize my sleep but I don't know how trustworthy my Fitbit is for that measurement.

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‎04-15-2021 11:37

‎04-15-2021 11:37

Hi @jcoregon - I would trust the sleep reports on this. I, too, deal with chronic pain and have used the sleep reports to improve the quantity and quality of my sleep. It’s a good measurement. Using the reports, I was able to reduce then eliminate opioids and switch to other methods. I also use the Fitbit Relaxation app and have learned to meditate ... all to get my pain to a more manageable level. PM me if you would like to continue this discussion. I hate to put too much personal info in the public forum. 

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