Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 , Yes, I think I know exactly what you mean. I keep complaining about not being able to sleep to my doctors too, but they either don't really care or aren't willing to prescribe anything that works - or maybe there isn't anything that works well(?). I've tried Ambien, Sonata, Celexa, and Buspar, but the only thing that works is Ambien - I usually take two of the 10 mg tablets, but my doctors seem leery of prescribing it continually because it's only supposed to be used in the short term. Along with the Ambien, I also take some Melatonin and Benadryl antihystamine because both are supposed to make you drowsy. Not being able to sleep is one reason I cut my hours to half time (20 hours/week), but at least now I can stay up later without worrying about getting to sleep and then sleep till noon if need be! -- Ron > Hey, here and speaking of sleeping, I am not. I haven't had a > normal nights sleep since this thing started last november.Lately, > for about the past 20 days, I have been using ambien because my > carpal tunnel in my wrists has been so bad it keeps waking me up. > Well, now the ambien isn't keeping me asleep for more then 5 hrs. > Very bad situation. I tried Amitripoline but one 10mg pill caused > bladder spasms that kept me hopping to the bathroom all night. Now > I'm wondering what to do next. Any suggestions are desperately > needed. The doctors are not too interested but you know you can't go > without sleep and function, especially if you have to work for a > living. Hoping for the ZZZZZs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2001 Report Share Posted April 21, 2001 , What about taking Robotussin or Nyquil (the nighttime-coughing-sneezing-how-the-hell-did-I-get-on-the-floor-medicine). I'm not sure what other meds you are taking, but one of those might help you get at least one night's sleep. I also find that I have to have the room completely pitch black before I can fall asleep. I even wear one of those eye things they give you on the plane--my husband says I look like a blind bat man! =) Good luck! Sinead >From: " Ron S Dotson " <rkba@...> >Reply- > >Subject: [ ] Re: sleep, not! >Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2001 04:08:39 -0000 > >, > >Yes, I think I know exactly what you mean. I keep complaining about >not being able to sleep to my doctors too, but they either don't >really care or aren't willing to prescribe anything that works - or >maybe there isn't anything that works well(?). I've tried Ambien, >Sonata, Celexa, and Buspar, but the only thing that works is Ambien - >I usually take two of the 10 mg tablets, but my doctors seem leery of >prescribing it continually because it's only supposed to be used in >the short term. Along with the Ambien, I also take some Melatonin and >Benadryl antihystamine because both are supposed to make you drowsy. >Not being able to sleep is one reason I cut my hours to half time (20 >hours/week), but at least now I can stay up later without worrying >about getting to sleep and then sleep till noon if need be! > >-- Ron > > > > > Hey, here and speaking of sleeping, I am not. I haven't had a > > normal nights sleep since this thing started last november.Lately, > > for about the past 20 days, I have been using ambien because my > > carpal tunnel in my wrists has been so bad it keeps waking me up. > > Well, now the ambien isn't keeping me asleep for more then 5 hrs. > > Very bad situation. I tried Amitripoline but one 10mg pill caused > > bladder spasms that kept me hopping to the bathroom all night. Now > > I'm wondering what to do next. Any suggestions are desperately > > needed. The doctors are not too interested but you know you can't >go > > without sleep and function, especially if you have to work for a > > living. Hoping for the ZZZZZs > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2001 Report Share Posted April 22, 2001 In a message dated 4/20/01 11:26:18 PM US Eastern Standard Time, rkba@... writes: << I've tried Ambien, Sonata, Celexa, and Buspar, but the only thing that works is Ambien - I usually take two of the 10 mg tablets, but my doctors seem leery of prescribing it continually because it's only supposed to be used in the short term. Along with the Ambien, I also take some Melatonin and Benadryl antihystamine because both are supposed to make you drowsy >> Hi - I have no trouble at all sleeping - but am sometimes bothered with leg cramps that wake me and hurts like h$@#. Anyway, my doc. prescribed Flexeril - it's a muscle relaxant. If I'm having a cycle of cramps, it puts me right to sleep - I don't know if they like to use it for sleep but it might be worth asking your doc. if you could use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2001 Report Share Posted April 22, 2001 Ron!! Wow... 20 mgs of Ambien! I have been taking 5 mgs nightly and sometimes it does not work with the pain being the mitigating cause BUT have been reluctant to ask the doctor if I can double it up on those days. The 20mgs seems like an extreme. What's keeping you awake? The pain? Maybe if that is it then you should look into a different pain medication then the one you are on. I have been taking Vicodin and this seems to help for me as I can take it 4x's a day if needed. Between that and the Ambien, I usually sleep like a baby. The other day my doc asked if I had ever been to a sleep therapist or clinic. That might also be a good idea. But I really think that if pain is keeping you awake you need to have the doctor treat the pain! Hope the sandman visits you more often!! Always, pam / cloud http://www.expage.com/cloudhome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2001 Report Share Posted April 22, 2001 In a message dated 23/04/01 09:44:58 GMT Daylight Time, heather.watson@... writes: my doctor put me on a low dose of amitriptyline. In dosages of 150 to 300 mg., it is an antidepressant, but around 10 to 150 mg it can be used to enhance the quality of sleep. Hi , Interesting point on anti-depressants. I was prescribed OXAZEPAM, (not sure whether they do these State/Canada side), 10mg. I don't take them regularly, but, if I have difficulty in sleeping any night, then I just 'pop' one in, and hey presto! Sleep, bilissful sleep!! Mike (from the UK) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2001 Report Share Posted April 23, 2001 I Sineid; I forgot about the cold room thing! I am normally freezing if my husband is comfortable (once it hits below 72-75 I need long sleeves). I am just the opposite, when everyone else is freezing, I'm still in short sleeve and often still sweating. My normal body temperature is 97 degrees, which apparently is why I am so 'hot' all the time. I hate the summer and humidity as everything is much worse! Rev. Mitch McVeigh St. 's Presbyterian Church, Aurora, ON Rev.Mitch@... ICQ 5055914 P.S. Don't forget to visit the Hunger Site today and every day. Every time you do you feed a few hungry people somewhere in the world. http://www.thehungersite.com http://health. visit this site and $1.00 will be donated by to find a cure for Breast Cancer. It doesn't cost you anything but a little time. http://www.EndCancerNow.com to raise money for all cancer reasearch through the American Cancer Society. http://www.Christssafetynet.com my SAFE site for kids who love Christ and want to enjoy the internet without worrying about inappropriate banners and adds. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Shores/6710/index.html my personal website Have a virus? Check http://www.antivirus.cai.com ITS FREE and WORKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 I'm surprised that amitryptiline caused bladder spasms because I find that this medication really helps me with that problem. Silnce I 've been taking it (10mg-20mg) I find that I only have to get up once during the night . I used to have to go two or three tlmes . the nights that I don't take it I find that I am back to my old habits. Try and think if there is anything else that you have been taking taht may be doing this to you. --------- It's amazing what meds can do to individuals. Who would have ever thought that pain meds could make you hurt more? It is possible and definately true. If you don't drink enough water your body can't get the medication to work properly. Think of it as flushing the system:-) PatB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 I am on Amitriptyline due to nerve problems in my legs (??) but I take 100 mgs daily. I am also taking Zoloft which is an antidepressant of which I also take 100 mgs daily. Both of these medications are within specified daily dosages, people can safely take 200 mgs daily of either, But I just found out from my psych last week that the combination of the two can turn toxic in your body and if you take amitriptyline for any length of time (I have been on both for year and a half) you should get a blood test to determine the amitriptyline levels to be on the safe side. I just had my blood drawn Tuesday so I don't have results yet. Thought just in case anybody was in the same boat--it seems that quite a few of you suffer depression and you just might be on that mixture. Hope not but if you are better to be aware of that type of complication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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