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Trouble Finding Sleep solution

Postby tempest11 » Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:38 pm

I have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, as well as Chronic Fatigue/fibromyalgia. For years I took Flexeril, but recently stopped taking it because of how sedating it was. I have gone through several more medications, but the trouble is that I am extremely sensitive to most drugs and usually have undesirable results. My doctor tried me on Trazadone, then Ambien. I can take one half of an Ambien for about two nights, and have it work great, then it stops working. Meaning that I resume the old sleep/wake cycle. I am trying to find something that will help me sleep through the night without messing with my memory or sedating too much the next day. Sometimes Valerian and Melatonin work great, but rarely allow me to sleep all night.

Has anyone found something that works for them? I am looking for new ideas.
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Re: Trouble Finding Sleep solution

Postby cenapunk74 » Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:52 am

I'm not 100% sure about this one but I'm hoping it will be effective on you as what it done to my mom a few months ago. Have you tried the 5-HTP? particularly a MX type? In my mother supplementation this kind of medication, it really improve her chances of enjoying a peaceful and deep night's sleep. But to make sure, kindly asked this one for a pharmacist or doctor for assessment. Hope this info helps :)
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Postby tempest11 » Sun Aug 14, 2011 3:29 pm

Thanks! I tried 5-HTP years ago, but not the kind that you mentioned. I remember having good results, though. Don't know why I stopped taking it.
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