Re: Re: Suggestions on a good night rest

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>Warm bath with some lavender scented soap or bubble bath. Also,

spritz your >sheets with some lavender scented spray or put some

lavender blossoms in a >bowl by your bed (only if not allergic mind

you).

JOHNSON'S BEDTIME BATH & LOTION. It has a light scent of lavender, and

if your skin is anythink like mine in the winter, it's drydrydry! And

the lotion STAYS with you all night, and it's silky... and to add an

even more comforting feeling, but the lotion bottle in the microwave

for about 30 seconds to warm up the lotion before putting it on.

>Salon Pas and Salon Pas Hot on the most painful areas.

I cant stand having something " sticky " on my durring the night. And

even durring the day it bothers me. I can wear SalonPas if I'm doing

something and keeping my mind off of the sticky and the smell, and the

hot sensation. I like to wear them when I'm horseback riding, but I

can't wear them while just " sitting around. "

>Benedryl (or generic equiv) 25mg usually works, but it can make you

have an >antihistamine hangover the next day.

Children's Dye-Free Allergy Benadryl. I take a " swig " of that and that

usually helps. Bubblegum flavor =) I have Nyquil that bought for those

nights of restless sleep... but Tylenol PM usually works, and I'm too

afriad of what the Nyquil liquid tastes like...

>A cup of warm milk. Just heat the milk over medium heat until you

can see lots >of tiny bubbles forming around the edges of the pan;

pour in a mug, cuddle up >with your best fuzzy blankie and sip away

while thinking of " nothing " .

Yuck. But I agree with the tea idea. Tea is just relaxing anyway, even

in the middle of the day =)

>GOOD SHEETS! I'm not kidding. Invest a little money in some good

sheets. I >recommend egyptian cotton or poly-cotton blend of 220

thread count or higher.

Another idea, in ADDITION to this... take your favoite blanket, and

jsut before bed put it in the dryer so that it's nice and warm when

you curl up in bed. Especially nice this time of year when the wind is

blowing, it's freezing outside, and there's snow on the ground!

Loves and hugs,

-

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Milk and turkey before bedtime will make you so sleepy, even if you have to have your milk in hot cocoa, try to have it warm. Both milk and turkey contain some substance in them and the two mixed is great for insomnia!! Also chamomile tea, a warm bath, and a cool room with 2 warm blankets is all good for sleep Good luck, I personally, take ambien ( a sleeping pill) and it is wonderful

Monika

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>Warm bath with some lavender scented soap or bubble bath. Also,spritz your >sheets with some lavender scented spray or put somelavender blossoms in a >bowl by your bed (only if not allergic mindyou).JOHNSON'S BEDTIME BATH & LOTION. It has a light scent of lavender, andif your skin is anythink like mine in the winter, it's drydrydry! Andthe lotion STAYS with you all night, and it's silky... and to add aneven more comforting feeling, but the lotion bottle in the microwavefor about 30 seconds to warm up the lotion before putting it on.>Salon Pas and Salon Pas Hot on the most painful areas.I cant stand having something "sticky" on my durring the night. Andeven durring the day it bothers me. I can wear SalonPas if I'm doingsomething and keeping my mind off of the sticky and the smell, and thehot sensation. I like to wear them when I'm horseback riding, but Ican't wear them while just "sitting around.">Benedryl (or generic equiv) 25mg usually works, but it can make youhave an >antihistamine hangover the next day.Children's Dye-Free Allergy Benadryl. I take a "swig" of that and thatusually helps. Bubblegum flavor =) I have Nyquil that bought for thosenights of restless sleep... but Tylenol PM usually works, and I'm tooafriad of what the Nyquil liquid tastes like...>A cup of warm milk. Just heat the milk over medium heat until you can see lots >of tiny bubbles forming around the edges of the pan;pour in a mug, cuddle up >with your best fuzzy blankie and sip awaywhile thinking of "nothing".Yuck. But I agree with the tea idea. Tea is just relaxing anyway, evenin the middle of the day =)>GOOD SHEETS! I'm not kidding. Invest a little money in some goodsheets. I >recommend egyptian cotton or poly-cotton blend of 220thread count or higher.Another idea, in ADDITION to this... take your favoite blanket, andjsut before bed put it in the dryer so that it's nice and warm whenyou curl up in bed. Especially nice this time of year when the wind isblowing, it's freezing outside, and there's snow on the ground!Loves and hugs,-

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I do the same thing with the Bendryl . :-)

I buy the childrens but the yummy cherry flavor of course lol. Actually I bought an off-brand one equivalent to it. My sinuses are always a mess now. Not in my nose much - just the sinuses. I feel like I have allergies all year.

But I also get very dry from other things.. such as Sjogrens - I am so dry it wakes me up almost every night - my throat and eyes hurt. I need to get a humidifier.

The warm blanket is a great idea!

xo li

----- Original Message ----- Children's Dye-Free Allergy Benadryl. I take a "swig" of that and thatusually helps. Bubblegum flavor =) I have Nyquil that bought for thosenights of restless sleep... but Tylenol PM usually works, and I'm tooafriad of what the Nyquil liquid tastes like...Another idea, in ADDITION to this... take your favoite blanket, andjsut before bed put it in the dryer so that it's nice and warm whenyou curl up in bed. Especially nice this time of year when the wind isblowing, it's freezing outside, and there's snow on the ground!Loves and hugs,-

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Ambien stopped working for me... maybe I need a higherdose...(?)

And yuck, anything " cherry flavored " is yucky. I love grap flavor

though... hmm...

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> I do the same thing with the Bendryl . :-)

>

> I buy the childrens but the yummy cherry flavor of course lol. Actually I

> bought an off-brand one equivalent to it. My sinuses are always a mess now.

> Not in my nose much - just the sinuses. I feel like I have allergies all

> year.

>

> But I also get very dry from other things.. such as Sjogrens - I am so dry

> it wakes me up almost every night - my throat and eyes hurt. I need to get a

> humidifier.

>

> The warm blanket is a great idea!

>

> xo li

> ----- Original Message ----- Children's Dye-Free Allergy Benadryl. I take a

> " swig " of that and that

> usually helps. Bubblegum flavor =) I have Nyquil that bought for those

> nights of restless sleep... but Tylenol PM usually works, and I'm too

> afriad of what the Nyquil liquid tastes like...

>

> Another idea, in ADDITION to this... take your favoite blanket, and

> jsut before bed put it in the dryer so that it's nice and warm when

> you curl up in bed. Especially nice this time of year when the wind is

> blowing, it's freezing outside, and there's snow on the ground!

>

> Loves and hugs,

> -

>

>

>

> 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list

> as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your

> dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well

> as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.

>

> 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't

> be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that

> situation better.

>

>

> Have a nice day everyone.

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

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You sure are right about that turkey Monika! The week after Thanksgiving, I ate a lot of leftovers and was so sleepy after I ate it. ;-) Maybe we should all eat turkey at bedtime.. ;-)

xo li

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Milk and turkey before bedtime will make you so sleepy,

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That's what I had to do - go to a higher dose. But then my doc pointed out "what's next when that doesn't work?" So I actually got off of it and now take Mirapex. I do still take Ambien once in a while, when I know I have to get up early the next morning.

lol! They might make a grape flavor - not sure. ;-) I do like the liquid too because I do what you do - just take a swig when I need it - I can control the dose then.

xo li - off to bed

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Ambien stopped working for me... maybe I need a higherdose...(?)And yuck, anything "cherry flavored" is yucky. I love grap flavorthough... hmm...-

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What about those who are lactose intolerant? <sigh> I used to love my glass of warm milk before bed.

Tigger

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Milk and turkey before bedtime will make you so sleepy, even if you have to have your milk in hot cocoa, try to have it warm. Both milk and turkey contain some substance in them and the two mixed is great for insomnia!! Also chamomile tea, a warm bath, and a cool room with 2 warm blankets is all good for sleep Good luck, I personally, take ambien ( a sleeping pill) and it is wonderful

Monika

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What is Mirapex?

Tigger

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So I actually got off of it and now take Mirapex. I do still take Ambien once in a while, when I know I have to get up early the next morning.

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Hi, I have been on ambien for 2 years, when it stops working, the Dr. told me to go off for 1 or 2 nights and then it works just like I had never taken it before! It works every time!

Monika

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Ambien stopped working for me... maybe I need a higherdose...(?)And yuck, anything "cherry flavored" is yucky. I love grap flavorthough... hmm...-> I do the same thing with the Bendryl . :-) > > I buy the childrens but the yummy cherry flavor of course lol. Actually I> bought an off-brand one equivalent to it. My sinuses are always a mess now.> Not in my nose much - just the sinuses. I feel like I have allergies all> year. > > But I also get very dry from other things.. such as Sjogrens - I am so dry> it wakes me up almost every night - my throat and eyes hurt. I need to get a> humidifier. > > The warm blanket is a great idea!> > xo li > ----- Original Message ----- Children's Dye-Free Allergy Benadryl. I take a> "swig" of that and that> usually helps. Bubblegum flavor =) I have Nyquil that bought for those> nights of restless sleep... but Tylenol PM usually works, and I'm too> afriad of what the Nyquil liquid tastes like...> > Another idea, in ADDITION to this... take your favoite blanket, and> jsut before bed put it in the dryer so that it's nice and warm when> you curl up in bed. Especially nice this time of year when the wind is> blowing, it's freezing outside, and there's snow on the ground!> > Loves and hugs,> -> > > > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list> as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your> dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well> as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.> > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't> be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that> situation better.> > > Have a nice day everyone.> > > > ________________________________>

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hmmm, interesting. I will have to try that when i go back on it. I hadn't needed it for about 7 months but I'm up more and more all night now. ugh.

Margaret,mom to the monsters

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Ambien stopped working for me... maybe I need a higherdose...(?)And yuck, anything "cherry flavored" is yucky. I love grap flavorthough... hmm...-> I do the same thing with the Bendryl . :-) > > I buy the childrens but the yummy cherry flavor of course lol. Actually I> bought an off-brand one equivalent to it. My sinuses are always a mess now.> Not in my nose much - just the sinuses. I feel like I have allergies all> year. > > But I also get very dry from other things.. such as Sjogrens - I am so dry> it wakes me up almost every night - my throat and eyes hurt. I need to get a> humidifier. > > The warm blanket is a great idea!> > xo li > ----- Original Message ----- Children's Dye-Free Allergy Benadryl. I take a> "swig" of that and that> usually helps. Bubblegum flavor =) I have Nyquil that bought for those> nights of restless sleep... but Tylenol PM usually works, and I'm too> afriad of what the Nyquil liquid tastes like...> > Another idea, in ADDITION to this... take your favoite blanket, and> jsut before bed put it in the dryer so that it's nice and warm when> you curl up in bed. Especially nice this time of year when the wind is> blowing, it's freezing outside, and there's snow on the ground!> > Loves and hugs,> -> > > > 1. While it is wonderful to share our experiences with everyone on the list> as to what treatments do and don't work for us, pls always check with your> dr. Some treatments are dangerous when given along with other meds as well> as to certain health conditions or just dangerous in general.> > 2. If you are in a difficult situation (doesn't matter what it is) pls don't> be afraid to ask for help. It is the first step to trying to make that> situation better.> > > Have a nice day everyone.> > > > ________________________________>

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Mirapex is actually a drug they start Parkinson's patients out on, for shaking. My doc gave it to me to see if it will help with restless leg syndrome. I get it pretty bad sometime's. It has conquered that and also helps a lot with sleep! I like it. It just makes me feel relaxed... not sleepy per se, definitely not narcoticy... but just sleepy and relaxed. I can still wake up at night, but it seemsIi am better able to go back to sleep.

I was taking Ambien and Xanax for sleep for years, but since this, I got off those and use Mirapex only. I keep the Ambien handy though if I want to make sure I fall asleep at a certain time and have to get up early... We know how unstable the Fibro and for me; Lupus, can be. You might be tired but go to bed then bam - hurt like heck or wake up... So tonight I am taking both. Need to get up early and really should have gone to bed already - an hour ago. :-P

xo li

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What is Mirapex?

Tigger

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