insomnia

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I take 3mg of Melatonin every night. It definitely has helped me.

Anne

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> There is an herbal supplement called " Mid Nite " (_www.midnitesleep.com_

> (http://www.midnitesleep.com) ) that has melatonin (1.5 mg) and lemon balm,

> chamomile and lavender in it and it really has helped a lot. I did not like

> how I felt when I took valerian, but this product really has worked wonders.

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> In a message dated 5/25/2009 7:24:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

> lucy96734@... writes:

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> Valerian is great for insomnia.

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I take Valerian Root with lemon balm(idk dosage) and time released melatonin

(10mg) every night, helps amazingly!

I also have a c-pap machine, haven't noticed its help yet but should start

helping my sleep pattern soon.

Elaina

From: C-H <kuriouserx2@...>

Subject: [ ] insomnia

Date: Monday, May 25, 2009, 1:32 AM

How about the insomnia?  Any thoughts on what I can do other than take Benedryl

as a sleeping pill (which knocks me out for 9-10 hours till I awaken tired as

can be till the next night's insomnia)?

 

Thanks...

 

 

 

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sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.

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Some people take Melatonin to help with the Insomnia which can be bought anywhere where supplements are sold and any Pharmacy, Walmart, Etc. May there be a miracle in YOUR life today and may you have the EYES to see it.From My Heart to YoursLove, Hugs & Blessings, CrystalLDN_Users Group OwnerDiagnosed November 2004 with Secondary Progressive MS, Transverse Myelitis and an Advocate for LDN!! 4 years on LDN with Skip's Pharmacy..... No Relapses....Crystal's MS,TM

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I have had a problem with insomnia too. In fact, insomnia is the only problem I have had. I take a benadryl at bedtime and that helps. Also, when it got to the point I just had to sleep I went to every other night with ldn. It helped me and now the insomnia is not such a big deal. I also adjusted the dosage by 5 mg and that helped too. You can play with it some and see what works for you. And just for info, they say that if you have insomnia it means the ldn is working so it's a good thing. Sweet dreams!

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This is what I use to sleep....I hope it continues to work once I start treatment. I take (2) 25 mg benadryl (generic) and have recently added (2) 3 mg melatonin. This combo knocks me out every night and very inexpensive. Dr has not said that this is bad for my liver, and I have not read anything so far that said it is. Wanted to share, maybe it might work for someone else. From: gadamscan@...Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:22:04 -0700Subject: [ ] Insomnia

BethMy insomnia is so bad that I couldn't care less if there is a little bit of harm!! I'm of the school that says, if you take medication as prescribed, you shouldn't worry about it. Both my Dr. and my Pharmacist look out for me. When it comes to getting my scripts, I like the fact that I still go to a Pharmacy that is only in the business of medications and over the counter stuff. I can't buy a computer there or anything else. The staff all know me and I know that if I'm given a new script for something, of the several pharmacists there, someone has checked the rest of my current meds. However, if anyone took my sleeping pills away, then they might as well put me in the psych ward. Yup, I'm very dependant on them; but, I really don't care, as

long as I get sleep.Gloria

how dangroues are the sleep aids to the liver? I know if I dont get my rest I am really a dead head but I dont take anything and some nights are pretty bad and I still go to work.--

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Hi to everyone,

Thanks for all the good suggestions and help. Information and education is the

key here.

I can't remember off hand (Brainfog, what can I say)), but somebody wrote about

insomnia and that is one of my worst problems besides crushing fatigue, and just

feeling really sick all the time. I have had insomnia forever and maybe it was

my first real symptom. Without sleep aids I will lie awake all night, because I

have tried it several times. Therefore may-be it will be the last symptom to go

away as well?

I am going for the kill on these critters. Whatever it takes, except IV

antibiotics, which has not proven to be totally effective. I read an article

about long term treatment with Benzathine Penicillin IM and that looks

promising. People with chronic Lyme were cured. Does anybody have any

experience with this? Maud

[Guest guest]

I HAVE THIS SYMPTOM TOO...whoops caps lock...I have been awake 14 days without

aids..not fun..heh i am interested to know abot this...how long is it given??

have you done herbs or/ and antibiotics??

thanks..Leanne

From: maudsteinberg@...

Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:45:12 +0000

Subject: [ ] insomnia

Hi to everyone,

Thanks for all the good suggestions and help. Information and education is the

key here.

I can't remember off hand (Brainfog, what can I say)), but somebody wrote about

insomnia and that is one of my worst problems besides crushing fatigue, and just

feeling really sick all the time. I have had insomnia forever and maybe it was

my first real symptom. Without sleep aids I will lie awake all night, because I

have tried it several times. Therefore may-be it will be the last symptom to go

away as well?

I am going for the kill on these critters. Whatever it takes, except IV

antibiotics, which has not proven to be totally effective. I read an article

about long term treatment with Benzathine Penicillin IM and that looks

promising. People with chronic Lyme were cured. Does anybody have any experience

with this? Maud

[Guest guest]

I used IM Bicillin injections for more than a year...on and off. They helped a

lot at first and then stopped working. Painful and causes lumps but you don't

get any GI problems with injections. I've been ill for 10 or so years,

diagnosed 4 1/2 years ago and seen many MD's. I have been with a LLMD in NY now

for 2 1/2 years. my worst symptoms are in my neck, jaw, mouth, face, eyes...and

then of course the usual stuff....arthritis, insomnia, fatigue, migraines.

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From: Maud Steinberg <maudsteinberg@...>

Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 10:45:12 PM

Subject: [ ] insomnia

Hi to everyone,

Thanks for all the good suggestions and help. Information and education is the

key here.

I can't remember off hand (Brainfog, what can I say)), but somebody wrote about

insomnia and that is one of my worst problems besides crushing fatigue, and just

feeling really sick all the time. I have had insomnia forever and maybe it was

my first real symptom. Without sleep aids I will lie awake all night, because I

have tried it several times. Therefore may-be it will be the last symptom to go

away as well?

I am going for the kill on these critters. Whatever it takes, except IV

antibiotics, which has not proven to be totally effective. I read an article

about long term treatment with Benzathine Penicillin IM and that looks

promising. People with chronic Lyme were cured. Does anybody have any

experience with this? Maud

[Guest guest]

Several years ago I went did the saliva tests and found I was low on

progesterone (among other things). I've used progesterone cream for a few years

now (predating my lyme diagnosis) and it has helped my sleep cycles, and my

adrenals. ( I also tried Ambien for 2 days before progesterone and it was a

disaster.) Good luck finding the right solution for you.

Kathy

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From: Maud Steinberg <maudsteinberg@...>

Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 10:45:12 PM

Subject: [ ] insomnia

Hi to everyone,

Thanks for all the good suggestions and help. Information and education is the

key here.

I can't remember off hand (Brainfog, what can I say)), but somebody wrote about

insomnia and that is one of my worst problems besides crushing fatigue, and just

feeling really sick all the time. I have had insomnia forever and maybe it was

my first real symptom. Without sleep aids I will lie awake all night, because I

have tried it several times. Therefore may-be it will be the last symptom to go

away as well?

I am going for the kill on these critters. Whatever it takes, except IV

antibiotics, which has not proven to be totally effective. I read an article

about long term treatment with Benzathine Penicillin IM and that looks

promising. People with chronic Lyme were cured. Does anybody have any

experience with this? Maud

[Guest guest]

I have had all my hormones adjusted, but that didn't do anything for my sleep.

Nothing seems to help except tranquilizers and may-be I have to settle for that

for now. I need sleep to heal. Without it, I am worth nothing. Maud

On Aug 22, 2010, at 10:26 AM, kmanguish@... wrote:

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> Several years ago I went did the saliva tests and found I was low on

progesterone (among other things). I've used progesterone cream for a few years

now (predating my lyme diagnosis) and it has helped my sleep cycles, and my

adrenals. ( I also tried Ambien for 2 days before progesterone and it was a

disaster.) Good luck finding the right solution for you.

> Kathy

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> From: Maud Steinberg <maudsteinberg@...>

>

> Sent: Thu, August 19, 2010 10:45:12 PM

> Subject: [ ] insomnia

>

> Hi to everyone,

>

> Thanks for all the good suggestions and help. Information and education is the

> key here.

> I can't remember off hand (Brainfog, what can I say)), but somebody wrote

about

> insomnia and that is one of my worst problems besides crushing fatigue, and

just

> feeling really sick all the time. I have had insomnia forever and maybe it was

> my first real symptom. Without sleep aids I will lie awake all night, because

I

> have tried it several times. Therefore may-be it will be the last symptom to

go

> away as well?

>

> I am going for the kill on these critters. Whatever it takes, except IV

> antibiotics, which has not proven to be totally effective. I read an article

> about long term treatment with Benzathine Penicillin IM and that looks

> promising. People with chronic Lyme were cured. Does anybody have any

> experience with this? Maud

>

>

[Guest guest]

melatonin......

[ ] insomnia

>>

>> Hi to everyone,

>>

>> Thanks for all the good suggestions and help. Information and education

>> is the

>> key here.

>> I can't remember off hand (Brainfog, what can I say)), but somebody wrote

>> about

>> insomnia and that is one of my worst problems besides crushing fatigue,

>> and just

>> feeling really sick all the time. I have had insomnia forever and maybe

>> it was

>> my first real symptom. Without sleep aids I will lie awake all night,

>> because I

>> have tried it several times. Therefore may-be it will be the last symptom

>> to go

>> away as well?

>>

>> I am going for the kill on these critters. Whatever it takes, except IV

>> antibiotics, which has not proven to be totally effective. I read an

>> article

>> about long term treatment with Benzathine Penicillin IM and that looks

>> promising. People with chronic Lyme were cured. Does anybody have any

>> experience with this? Maud

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

L theanine is my life saver. Enzymatic therapy makes a great proprietary blend

for cortisol management called sleep tonight. It has ashwaganda, L theanine,

magnolia, empimedium and phosphatidylserine. The ashwaganda may be a challenge

for some lymies.

Monty

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Re: [ ] insomnia

melatonin......

[ ] insomnia

>>

>> Hi to everyone,

>>

>> Thanks for all the good suggestions and help. Information and education

>> is the

>> key here.

>> I can't remember off hand (Brainfog, what can I say)), but somebody wrote

>> about

>> insomnia and that is one of my worst problems besides crushing fatigue,

>> and just

>> feeling really sick all the time. I have had insomnia forever and maybe

>> it was

>> my first real symptom. Without sleep aids I will lie awake all night,

>> because I

>> have tried it several times. Therefore may-be it will be the last symptom

>> to go

>> away as well?

>>

>> I am going for the kill on these critters. Whatever it takes, except IV

>> antibiotics, which has not proven to be totally effective. I read an

>> article

>> about long term treatment with Benzathine Penicillin IM and that looks

>> promising. People with chronic Lyme were cured. Does anybody have any

>> experience with this? Maud

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

Our holistic doctor started us on melatonin long before I heard of LDN. She said

that most people over 40 are lacking in it and it is typically why elderly

people have insomnia. The body produces serotonin during the day and melatonin

at night to set the circadian rhythm.

I told her that the 3mg tablets did NOTHING for me. She said to start with 3 mg

and up it 3 mg per night until you wake up groggy the next morning and then back

off to the last amount. For both my husband and myself, we woke up groggy at 12

mg. Since they make melatonin in 10 mg capsules, we simply settled on those.

Melatonin is not like a sleeping drug. It will not knock you out or make you

sleep deeply all night necessarily, but it will increase your natural sleep and

help keep the body balanced with natural hormones. I do love the chamomile tea

and valerian as well, so those can be added without ending up on sleeping pills

that can be a real trap for addiction.

Hope this helps,

Francie

> My biggest issue: terrible insomnia, I toss and turn in bed

> for hours, esp. 2am - 5am, third night in a row now.

>

> Ideas I have about this:

>

> - try chamomile tea + valerian root half hour before taking LDN

> - 10mg over-the-counter melatonin

> - go transdermal: pour capsule into spoon with coconut oil in it,

> mix it up, and apply paste to inner part of thigh. (Will order

> emu oil, apparently that's better)

>

> /Nara

[Guest guest]

You can take 5HTP - and GABA is good. Magnesium helps.

Or, I like " True Calm " by Now which has GABA, Glycine, Inositol, Taurine,

Valerian + some niacin, B6 and magnesium.

I also like Dr. Whitaker's " Restful Night Essentials " valerian, lemon balm,

L-theanine, hops and melatonin.

I used to take all the above - now I need less as I've slept well for

awhile.

Best,

Tammy

Insomnia

> Hi I currently take 500mcgs of thyroxine and haven't had a normal test

> come back since I get myself diagnosed in 2004. Its currently 3am in the

> UK and I can not sleep properly. Luckily its the easter holidays but

> usually I have to be up by 7am to get the kids ready for school. I can't

> carry on like this forever. Also its not helping me lose the excess 7

> stones I am carrying as lack of sleep also contributes to weight gains.

> Any help much appreciated! Thanks. Emma

> Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device

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[Guest guest]

Emma,

You wrote:

> Hi I currently take 500mcgs of thyroxine and haven't had a normal test come

back since I get myself diagnosed in 2004. ...

That is an unusually high dose. Are you following the dosing directions to keep

it an hour before and two hours after food and many hours away from any mineral

supplements?

Chuck