Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 , have you tried magnesium or calcium before bed? Sometimes this helps me. Other times, I just suffer through or take a small amount of xanax or melatonin. My holistic doctor gave me a bottle of Revitalizing Sleep Formula by Integrative Therapeutics. I haven't tried it yet, but it's a combination of herbs (valerian, passionflower, etc). Bets of luck, Margh [ ] Sleep Aids Anyone using them? I've been sleeping pretty poorly for a while now - maybe 2 hours a night on bad nights - maybe 4 or 5 on good ones. So I decided to try an OTC sleep aid. Not only did I sleep through the night, but I woke without the usual ears ringing and thumping, and without immediately breaking out in a sweat. I felt great all day - almost no symptoms at all. So I took it a few more nights - same results - no symptoms beyond some prickling sensations and a few mild sweats. Then I tried taking half as much - with about half the relief. I still slept better than without the sleep aid, but woke a couple times in a sweat. Symptoms over all were still better, but not as good as with a full dose. Last night I tried going without, and slept maybe 4 hours total. Ears really noisy, hot and sweaty even though the room is only 62 degrees F, tending to *almost* grind my teeth... Anyway, I just wondered how sleep aids work for other people here - if they tend to dampen other Lyme symptoms beyond helping with the insomnia. I felt really good on those days - almost like I was Lyme-free. The stuff I used was Equate Nighttime Sleep Aid from Walmart - Diphenhydramine HCL, 25 mg per tablet - adult dose 2 tablets. I did a little googling of Diphenhydramine, and found that it interferes with the production of acetylcholine, which controls, among other things, sweating. So, it looks like a good way to get to sleep without sweating. But I'm wondering how often, or for how long, it's OK to take it. Guess I'll have to ask my doctor when I talk to him next week. Meanwhile, it was a nice little vacation from my remaining symptoms. Good to know there's something I can do the night before if there's a day I *have* to feel well. Thanks, All, D. --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 , the sleep aid is the same as benedryl. I have been taking 2 at night for years for my allergies. Unfortunately, I don't get your relief from using it. Good luck and God bless! Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 , I buy 10 mg tablets of melatonin from Swanson Labs (?). Then I take 2 - 5. Take an hour before bed. Melatonin does not have anything in it that would suppress natural processes, in fact melatonin helps with many. It works for me most of the time. Cheryll [ ] Sleep Aids Anyone using them? I've been sleeping pretty poorly for a while now - maybe 2 hours a night on bad nights - maybe 4 or 5 on good ones. So I decided to try an OTC sleep aid. Not only did I sleep through the night, but I woke without the usual ears ringing and thumping, and without immediately breaking out in a sweat. I felt great all day - almost no symptoms at all. So I took it a few more nights - same results - no symptoms beyond some prickling sensations and a few mild sweats. Then I tried taking half as much - with about half the relief. I still slept better than without the sleep aid, but woke a couple times in a sweat. Symptoms over all were still better, but not as good as with a full dose. Last night I tried going without, and slept maybe 4 hours total. Ears really noisy, hot and sweaty even though the room is only 62 degrees F, tending to *almost* grind my teeth... Anyway, I just wondered how sleep aids work for other people here - if they tend to dampen other Lyme symptoms beyond helping with the insomnia. I felt really good on those days - almost like I was Lyme-free. The stuff I used was Equate Nighttime Sleep Aid from Walmart - Diphenhydramine HCL, 25 mg per tablet - adult dose 2 tablets. I did a little googling of Diphenhydramine, and found that it interferes with the production of acetylcholine, which controls, among other things, sweating. So, it looks like a good way to get to sleep without sweating. But I'm wondering how often, or for how long, it's OK to take it. Guess I'll have to ask my doctor when I talk to him next week. Meanwhile, it was a nice little vacation from my remaining symptoms. Good to know there's something I can do the night before if there's a day I *have* to feel well. Thanks, All, D. --------------------------------- Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Thanks, Cheryl, Unfortunately melatonin has the opposite effect on me. It's like drinking coffee. I'll be wired for hours. I'm really happy it works for you. D. Cheryll <literacyandslp@...> wrote: , I buy 10 mg tablets of melatonin from Swanson Labs (?). Then I take 2 - 5. Take an hour before bed. Melatonin does not have anything in it that would suppress natural processes, in fact melatonin helps with many. It works for me most of the time. Cheryll --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2006 Report Share Posted December 11, 2006 Have you tried Tryptophan.........that helps with sleep too. Connieknwnj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Hi - I have tried several things for sleep. Then my primary doctor suggested Trazadone. It is a prescription anti-depressant. I take it at bedtime (50 mg) and it works really well for me. He prescribed it for sleep. My LLMD also thought it was an excellent choice for sleep. It is cheap too (I have insurance, but I think it was 50 cents for 30 pills). Robin > > Anyone using them? > > I've been sleeping pretty poorly for a while now - maybe 2 hours a night on bad nights - maybe 4 or 5 on good ones. So I decided to try an OTC sleep aid. Not only did I sleep through the night, but I woke without the usual ears ringing and thumping, and without immediately breaking out in a sweat. I felt great all day - almost no symptoms at all. > > So I took it a few more nights - same results - no symptoms beyond some prickling sensations and a few mild sweats. Then I tried taking half as much - with about half the relief. I still slept better than without the sleep aid, but woke a couple times in a sweat. Symptoms over all were still better, but not as good as with a full dose. > > Last night I tried going without, and slept maybe 4 hours total. Ears really noisy, hot and sweaty even though the room is only 62 degrees F, tending to *almost* grind my teeth... > > Anyway, I just wondered how sleep aids work for other people here - if they tend to dampen other Lyme symptoms beyond helping with the insomnia. I felt really good on those days - almost like I was Lyme- free. > > The stuff I used was Equate Nighttime Sleep Aid from Walmart - Diphenhydramine HCL, 25 mg per tablet - adult dose 2 tablets. I did a little googling of Diphenhydramine, and found that it interferes with the production of acetylcholine, which controls, among other things, sweating. > > So, it looks like a good way to get to sleep without sweating. But I'm wondering how often, or for how long, it's OK to take it. Guess I'll have to ask my doctor when I talk to him next week. Meanwhile, it was a nice little vacation from my remaining symptoms. Good to know there's something I can do the night before if there's a day I *have* to feel well. > > Thanks, All, > > D. > > > --------------------------------- > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Robin, Did you notice weightgain from the Trazadone at all? I took it for a few years...loved the sleep, but not sure if it is what caused more gain? Lyme is making me gain without help! Thanks, Jackie [ ] Re: Sleep Aids Hi - I have tried several things for sleep. Then my primary doctor suggested Trazadone. It is a prescription anti-depressant. I take it at bedtime (50 mg) and it works really well for me. He prescribed it for sleep. My LLMD also thought it was an excellent choice for sleep. It is cheap too (I have insurance, but I think it was 50 cents for 30 pills). Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Hi Jackie - I gained 20 pounds on Lyme, but this past year, with treatment, I have lost 25 pounds. Using the trazadone does not seem to affect my weight (I have used it for many months now, at least 6 and I have lost weight during that time). I think it was all Lyme, and lack of physicial activity. I exercise regularly now and that helps in many ways. I don't think the Lyme likes the physical activity, especially when you get heated up real good. Robin > > Robin, > Did you notice weightgain from the Trazadone at all? I took it for a few years...loved the sleep, but not sure if it is what caused more gain? > Lyme is making me gain without help! > Thanks, > Jackie > > [ ] Re: Sleep Aids > > > Hi - I have tried several things for sleep. Then my primary > doctor suggested Trazadone. It is a prescription anti-depressant. I > take it at bedtime (50 mg) and it works really well for me. He > prescribed it for sleep. My LLMD also thought it was an excellent > choice for sleep. It is cheap too (I have insurance, but I think it > was 50 cents for 30 pills). > > Robin > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted February 21, 2010 Report Share Posted February 21, 2010 I spoke to my pharmicist and he said there was nothing wrong with taking otc sleep aids with ldn. So i take them about 2 hours after i take my ldn at night. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 > > Dear Bee, > > I had another night of three hours of sleep last night! This insomnia > is undoubtedly interfering with my progress on the diet. The anxiety > that's always in the background during the day just worsens when I try > to sleep. Yes, I do deep breathing. > > What about taking melatonin? Are there any sleep aids (e.g. herbs) > Bee-approved? I've read the page on your site about improving sleep > many times and have tried all those things to no avail. > > I keep thinking about how you've said it can take up to 18 months to > switch over to running on fat. I can't imagine living like this > another 10 months! +++Hi , I do not recommend taking melatonin because it is a hormone, which like all hormones interferes with the body's ability to work like it should. Getting any reactions and symptoms does not relate to changing your body over from running on glucose to running on fats, so even after your body changes over you will still get many symptoms and reactions as your body heals itself. If you have ever had insomnia in the past, before starting on this program, your body will be retracing each and every episode as it heals itself as explained in this article: http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/heal10.php Of course just " trying things " in the sleep article doesn't work unless you do them long enough and consistently enough since it takes time like everything else on this program. You can take natural sleep substances to help, but they will not cure or stop your insomnia since your body has to do that and healing comes from within. Here's a great homeopathic product, Hyland's, Calms, Nerve Tension Sleeplessness, 100 4 GR. Tablets: http://www.iherb.com/Hyland-s-Calms-Nerve-Tension-Sleeplessness-100-4-GR-Tablets\ /3773?at=0 I also recommend you either get accupuncture treatments or see a homeopathic consultant who can perscribe homeopathic drops specifically for you. All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2011 Report Share Posted May 13, 2011 Okay, thanks, Bee. > > Is homeopathy okay even though it's in the form of sugar pellets? > > as explained at the bottom of this page > http://www.classichomeopathy.com/remedies/howmade.html > > thanks > samantha > > On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Bee <beeisbuzzing2003@...> wrote: > >> >> >> >> >> >> You can take natural sleep substances to help, but they will not cure or >> stop your insomnia since your body has to do that and healing comes from >> within. >> >> Here's a great homeopathic product, Hyland's, Calms, Nerve Tension >> Sleeplessness, 100 4 GR. Tablets: >> >> http://www.iherb.com/Hyland-s-Calms-Nerve-Tension-Sleeplessness-100-4-GR-Tablets\ /3773?at=0 >> >> I also recommend you either get accupuncture treatments or see a >> homeopathic consultant who can perscribe homeopathic drops specifically for >> you. >> >> All the best, Bee >> >> >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 > > Okay, thanks, Bee. > > > > Is homeopathy okay even though it's in the form of sugar pellets? > > > > as explained at the bottom of this page > > http://www.classichomeopathy.com/remedies/howmade.html > > +++Hi , Yes they are okay since the amount of sugar in such tiny pellets is very tiny, less than you'd get from a mouthful of vegetables. Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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