Re: Extreme insomnia post chest infection

[Guest guest]

I take a prescription sleeping pill called Lunesta. My husband prefers a natural

sleeping supplement called Melatonin. ~a

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From: Moss <lindajmoss@...>

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Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 2:44:43 PM

Subject: Extreme insomnia post chest infection

Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

congestion it cleared over a week ago.

I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

unbearable need to have my legs moved.

Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

strap with little joy.

A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

longer works.

My father is suggesting alcohol.

I feel like I am going insane!

Sent from my phone

[Guest guest]

thanks kristina, unfortunately lunesta doesnt seem to be available in

england. will look into melatonin.

linda

On 18 October 2010 23:41, a B. <kristina45231@...> wrote:

>

>

> I take a prescription sleeping pill called Lunesta. My husband prefers a

> natural

> sleeping supplement called Melatonin. ~a

>

> ________________________________

> From: Moss <lindajmoss@... <lindajmoss%40gmail.com>>

> " <%40> " <

> <%40>>

> Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 2:44:43 PM

> Subject: Extreme insomnia post chest infection

>

>

> Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

> by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

> congestion it cleared over a week ago.

> I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

> For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

> lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

> function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

> My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

> unbearable need to have my legs moved.

> Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

> wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

> affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

> monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

> open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

> strap with little joy.

> A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

> longer works.

> My father is suggesting alcohol.

> I feel like I am going insane!

>

>

> Sent from my phone

>

>

[Guest guest]

One or two Benadryl seems to do the trick for me. No breathing troubles.

Lori

I am Bippy on Twitter.

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From: Moss <lindajmoss@...>

Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 5:49:40 PM

Subject: Re: Extreme insomnia post chest infection

thanks kristina, unfortunately lunesta doesnt seem to be available in

england. will look into melatonin.

linda

On 18 October 2010 23:41, a B. <kristina45231@...> wrote:

>

>

> I take a prescription sleeping pill called Lunesta. My husband prefers a

> natural

> sleeping supplement called Melatonin. ~a

>

> ________________________________

> From: Moss <lindajmoss@... <lindajmoss%40gmail.com>>

> " <%40> " <

> <%40>>

> Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 2:44:43 PM

> Subject: Extreme insomnia post chest infection

>

>

> Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

> by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

> congestion it cleared over a week ago.

> I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

> For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

> lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

> function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

> My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

> unbearable need to have my legs moved.

> Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

> wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

> affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

> monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

> open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

> strap with little joy.

> A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

> longer works.

> My father is suggesting alcohol.

> I feel like I am going insane!

>

>

> Sent from my phone

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

Ughh, one thing after another! I already replied but wanted to say I hope this

resolves soon! I know how exhausted you must be. I am wishing you sweet dreams

and a good night sleep! xox

Lori

________________________________

From: Moss <lindajmoss@...>

" " < >

Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 1:44:43 PM

Subject: Extreme insomnia post chest infection

Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

congestion it cleared over a week ago.

I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

unbearable need to have my legs moved.

Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

strap with little joy.

A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

longer works.

My father is suggesting alcohol.

I feel like I am going insane!

Sent from my phone

[Guest guest]

3am in England still awake so going to try couple of shots of brandy tonight

and shop for bendadryl etc tomorrow.

Sent from my phone

On 19 Oct 2010, at 01:46, Lori G <lorig713@...> wrote:

,

Ughh, one thing after another! I already replied but wanted to say I hope

this

resolves soon! I know how exhausted you must be. I am wishing you sweet

dreams

and a good night sleep! xox

Lori

________________________________

From: Moss < <lindajmoss%40gmail.com>lindajmoss@...>

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Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 1:44:43 PM

Subject: Extreme insomnia post chest infection

Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

congestion it cleared over a week ago.

I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

unbearable need to have my legs moved.

Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

strap with little joy.

A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

longer works.

My father is suggesting alcohol.

I feel like I am going insane!

Sent from my phone

[Guest guest]

xox

Lori

Sent via my DROID X on Verizon Wireless

Extreme insomnia post chest infection

Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

congestion it cleared over a week ago.

I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

unbearable need to have my legs moved.

Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

strap with little joy.

A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

longer works.

My father is suggesting alcohol.

I feel like I am going insane!

Sent from my phone

[Guest guest]

4.30am England. failed. You in bed too lori?

Sent from my phone

On 19 Oct 2010, at 03:45, " lorig713@... " <lorig713@...> wrote:

xox

Lori

Sent via my DROID X on Verizon Wireless

Extreme insomnia post chest infection

Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

congestion it cleared over a week ago.

I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

unbearable need to have my legs moved.

Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

strap with little joy.

A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

longer works.

My father is suggesting alcohol.

I feel like I am going insane!

Sent from my phone

[Guest guest]

I was awake too late too. Now it is 5a and I'm waiting for my ride to work.

Ughh!

Lori

Sent via my DROID X on Verizon Wireless

Extreme insomnia post chest infection

Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

congestion it cleared over a week ago.

I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

unbearable need to have my legs moved.

Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

strap with little joy.

A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

longer works.

My father is suggesting alcohol.

I feel like I am going insane!

Sent from my phone

[Guest guest]

Hi , I'm so glad you've got over the congestion but sorry to hear about the

sleeping. Alcohol won't help. I think your sleep cycle has been altered with all

the stress, how about trying methods of mental relaxation? Obviously, on this

page you can't do the breathing technique easily with a Bipap on, but the others

you could try.

http://www.ambiencr.com/how-to-sleep-better/sleep-relaxation-exercises/mental-re\

laxation.aspx

my daughter has a Bipap that beeps if her mouth opens and the pressure drops,

she's learned not to open her mouth so much with the beeping, and maybe they

could let you borrow an oximetre to use overnight and see how your levels are?

>

> Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

> by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

> congestion it cleared over a week ago.

> I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

> For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

> lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

> function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

> My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

> unbearable need to have my legs moved.

> Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

> wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

> affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

> monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

> open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

> strap with little joy.

> A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

> longer works.

> My father is suggesting alcohol.

> I feel like I am going insane!

>

>

> Sent from my phone

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the tips :-)

I tried the English version of benadryl, called nytol. It has the same

sedating antihistamine as the active ingredient but just didn't work as I

didn't even get one hours sleep.

My gp is stuck in France due to fuel strikes so I contacted his colleague

who wasn't prepared to give me any prescription med to sleeep. Has anyone

here managed to safely use stronger than over the counter meds to sleep.

I also asked the doc for a blood test to check it wasn't an over active

thyroid problem as I have high heart rate in addition to insomnia. This

should happen tomorrow with results in a week.

Going to play relaxing music for rest of my evening!

Sent from my phone

V

On 20 Oct 2010, at 19:51, <julie.marlow@...> wrote:

Hi , I'm so glad you've got over the congestion but sorry to hear about

the sleeping. Alcohol won't help. I think your sleep cycle has been altered

with all the stress, how about trying methods of mental relaxation?

Obviously, on this page you can't do the breathing technique easily with a

Bipap on, but the others you could try.

http://www.ambiencr.com/how-to-sleep-better/sleep-relaxation-exercises/mental-re\

laxation.aspx

my daughter has a Bipap that beeps if her mouth opens and the pressure

drops, she's learned not to open her mouth so much with the beeping, and

maybe they could let you borrow an oximetre to use overnight and see how

your levels are?

>

> Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

> by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

> congestion it cleared over a week ago.

> I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

> For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

> lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

> function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

> My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

> unbearable need to have my legs moved.

> Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

> wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

> affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

> monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

> open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

> strap with little joy.

> A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

> longer works.

> My father is suggesting alcohol.

> I feel like I am going insane!

>

>

> Sent from my phone

>

[Guest guest]

I hope you find relief soon, dear! xox

Lori

Sent via my DROID X on Verizon Wireless

Re: Re: Extreme insomnia post chest infection

Thanks for the tips :-)

I tried the English version of benadryl, called nytol. It has the same

sedating antihistamine as the active ingredient but just didn't work as I

didn't even get one hours sleep.

My gp is stuck in France due to fuel strikes so I contacted his colleague

who wasn't prepared to give me any prescription med to sleeep. Has anyone

here managed to safely use stronger than over the counter meds to sleep.

I also asked the doc for a blood test to check it wasn't an over active

thyroid problem as I have high heart rate in addition to insomnia. This

should happen tomorrow with results in a week.

Going to play relaxing music for rest of my evening!

Sent from my phone

V

On 20 Oct 2010, at 19:51, <julie.marlow@...> wrote:

Hi , I'm so glad you've got over the congestion but sorry to hear about

the sleeping. Alcohol won't help. I think your sleep cycle has been altered

with all the stress, how about trying methods of mental relaxation?

Obviously, on this page you can't do the breathing technique easily with a

Bipap on, but the others you could try.

http://www.ambiencr.com/how-to-sleep-better/sleep-relaxation-exercises/mental

-relaxation.aspx

my daughter has a Bipap that beeps if her mouth opens and the pressure

drops, she's learned not to open her mouth so much with the beeping, and

maybe they could let you borrow an oximetre to use overnight and see how

your levels are?

>

> Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

> by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

> congestion it cleared over a week ago.

> I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

> For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

> lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

> function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

> My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

> unbearable need to have my legs moved.

> Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

> wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

> affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

> monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

> open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

> strap with little joy.

> A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

> longer works.

> My father is suggesting alcohol.

> I feel like I am going insane!

>

>

> Sent from my phone

>

[Guest guest]

I have been dealing with the same thing

I wish I had answers

Sorry

>

> ,

>

> Ughh, one thing after another! I already replied but wanted to say I hope

this

> resolves soon! I know how exhausted you must be. I am wishing you sweet

dreams

> and a good night sleep! xox

>

> Lori

>

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: Moss <lindajmoss@...>

> " " < >

> Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 1:44:43 PM

> Subject: Extreme insomnia post chest infection

>

>

> Thanks again to those who helped me through my recent chest infection

> by providing advice and hope. After weeks of what seemed endless

> congestion it cleared over a week ago.

> I still feel terrible though as I haven't slept properly for weeks.

> For example I didn't get to sleep til 9.30am this morning. If I am

> lucky other nights I get to sleep by 6am. I am so exhausted I can't

> function, can't organise my pas properly etc.

> My pas are getting exhausted too as I am needing extra turning due to

> unbearable need to have my legs moved.

> Hoping to get some top sleep tips here as desperate. I was also

> wanting advice on which meds are ok to take to help sleep without

> affecting respiratory drive. I do use a bipap overnight but never been

> monitored to see how effective it is. I know my mouth sometimes falls

> open so worry about that affecting it's effectiveness. Have tried chin

> strap with little joy.

> A cold remedy with antihistamine in used to make me sleep but that no

> longer works.

> My father is suggesting alcohol.

> I feel like I am going insane!

>

>

> Sent from my phone

>

>

>

>

>

>

>