I've never been in the military but I have fibro and I basically can't sleep without taking anything either due to the pain and discomfort.
I'm on Cymbalta for the fibro as well as depression but it isn't helping. I can not sleep at night at all but sleep better in the daytime ocassionally. I can't keep going like this I know that much!
You aren't alone in your misery...
P.S. Just want to thank you for your service to our country. :)
Welcome to our forum ! Sleeping problems are common in both CFS and fibromyalgia patients. I'm glad you are here because Dr. Klimas, a world renowned expert in CFS, recently told the Miami Herald that they plan on doing studies to "see if there's a difference between Gulf War Illness and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome."
source: http://www.miamiherald.com/living/health/research/story/963475.html
How are they treating your Gulf War Syndrome ? Are you on antibiotics for mycoplasma infection ?
Welcome aboard and thank you for serving our country. I am sorry to hear that you are ill though and hope that you stick around.
http://www.gulfwarvets.com/mycoplas.htm
Here is a site dedicated to Gulf War Veterans having GWI. They are treating you for FMS symptoms, but not addressing the cause. I hope you can find some information that will assist you in getting the treatment you deserve.
I thank you for your service and your sacrifices and am so sorry that you returned only to be effected by this illness.
Please take care and God bless.