Insomnia
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Hair Loss and Insomnia
Asked by J.H. from Phoenix
on November 18, 2006
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Hello, I am a 23 year old first time mom of a 7 1/2 month old daughter. I have noticed that have quite a few gray hairs (50 or so) and I also loose a lot of hair in t...
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- Hi J., I would highly rec'd contacting Marilyn Kieffer-Andrews, PhD, Psych NP. ###-###-####. She specializes in pregnancy and post-partum difficulties. She is a ps...
- J., Do not wait. The minute you get your insurance get to the Dr. ( Dr. Phillip Ku ###-###-####) He is located next to the Chandler hospital. It sounds like your t...
- Hi J., It's me again...DEFINITELY DEFINITELY get your thyroid tested!! Basha's Grocery has a program where you can go in an pay cash for thyroid (and other) tests. $4...
11 1/2 Weeks Pregnant. Insomnia & Itching.
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on May 25, 2012
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This pregnancy has been a breeze compared to my other two pregnancies (so far), but I'm not getting any sleep and I'm itching all the time!! I have no problems fallin...
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- Itchiness during pregnancy can sometimes indicate a liver issue. If the itching doesn't go away or gets worse, see your doctor. Otherwise, itching during pregnancy i...
- my skin got pretty dry around that time too.. im almost 31 weeks now and its definatley not like that anymore.. just moisturize.. i also had to take my proactive down ...
- If it is your palms and soles, please contact your OBGYN. It could be a symptom of a rare but serious complication. I'm not sure if that would also impact any other pa...
Suggestions on 3 Yr Old Toddler with Insomnia
Asked by S.M. from Tampa
on October 8, 2009
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My almost 3 yr old daughter has trouble going to sleep alone in her room - we have our normal night time routine, eat (no sugar), read book, then lay her down for bed ...
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- Hi I have a 3 yr old son who has been doing the same thing for the last 4 months. At first I tried to be nice and understanding and just take him back to his room b...
- I would let her fall asleep in your bed. Then, carry her to her own bed once she's asleep. This routine works for my daughter. She falls asleep in about 10 minutes,...
- Hi, how frustrating! I know there are herbs that are supposed to help; however I don't know if they would B. appropriate for a child that young, or what the dose woul...
Sleep Disorder
Asked by D.F. from Chicago
on February 25, 2009
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I think I have developed insomnia. Does anyone know of any natural healthy solutions? I'm trying to stay away from prescriptions or any over the counter drugs, but if...
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- Sleep is vital to our mind, body & spirit. Its the time when all our cells recharge. Developing insomnia is a learned habit & you can unlearn it by listening to a rela...
- Do you take thyroid medication? Sometimes if the level is too high it can make sleep difficult. Ask me how i know! They say that if you can't get to sleep aft...
- One thing that helps me is exercising regularly. A warm (not hot) bath helps me to relax. Eating a snack that has some tryptophan (think a slice or two of turkey) is ...
Medication Advice
Asked by A.B. from Casper
on April 7, 2008
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Please help! I am at my wits end. I have a three month old son and have had severe depression and anxiety since he was born. My anxiety has turned to panic attacks and...
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- I had a coworker that used Lexapro and loved it.
- I have experience in the field of psychology and have learned that depression cannot be treated with drugs alone. Rather, it is important to have a balance of medicati...
- I have been where you are at. I had to go on meds as well and it actually took awhile before they found the one that worked for me. Zoloft was one but there were othe...
Trazadone
Asked by N.B. from Dallas
on August 8, 2012
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I have been taking ambien for insomnia but think my body has gotten used to it. My doctor just added trazadone with it. He said that should help! I was wondering if an...
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- Trazodone gave me terrible side effects. It did not help me at all. I had a laundry list of complaints for my doctor. I successfully took Ambien for two years (first t...
- It depends on the dosage of both of these medications. I had clients that were on both of these medications. It definetly helped with their insomnia.They can be taken ...
- I was prescribed trazadone for a bout of insomnia. It didn't work for me but a lot of people say it knocks them out within 30 minutes.
What Do I Do?
Asked by R.P. from New Orleans
on November 26, 2006
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I have severe chronic insomnia. I have been on prescription medications, but went off them to get pregnant. Does anyone know how I might be able to sleep but not take ...
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- I also had problems sleeping and my doc told me to take Tylenol P.M. as well. I hope u get some good needed rest. *J.*
- Hi R.. I know you've gotten some good advice so far, but just my 2 cents...I have always gone with herbal remedies myself. Valerian root and Chamomile are two of the...
- Hi, I would suggest Benadryl although I don't know if it's okay for your growing baby. So what I would really suggest is the herb called Valerian. It is specifically ...
I Can't Sleep
Asked by C.T. from San Francisco
on March 19, 2008
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Help! I am suffering from severe insomnia. I am up an average of 2-4 hours/night regardless of my son waking or not. I have never suffered insomnia before. Any ideas o...
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- Oh boy, can I relate! I've had problems with insomnia since puberty, and it's just horrible when pregnant and yes, nursing. I'm currently pregnant with my second...s...
- I usually take 2 Benadryl when I am having trouble, it's not adictive. But I do't know how it would affect breast feeding. C.
- Hi C., Congrats on your new one! I, too, was not sleeping well in the beginning. The one thing I would do, was read when I couldn't sleep. Sometimes it made me dr...
Zoloft After Pregnancy
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2010
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Hello! Has anyone taken Zoloft? I'd like to know how long you experienced side effects. I used to take Celexa but it made me so sleepy I wanted to try something else...
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- Dear K., What is going on is a hormonal imbalance, NOT a condition requiring medication with side effects. Acupuncture and herbal medicine, like other natural thera...
- I would advise not taking any drugs for depression. Anti-depressants don't always work, and they all have some pretty bad side effects. Often "depression" is si...
- I had PPD with anxiety and insomnia after the birth of my son. My doctor originally wanted to put me on Zoloft, but when I addressed all of my symptoms, she decided o...
Fibromyalgia
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on November 26, 2011
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Hello!
I am seeking advice on behalf of my mom. She has been suffering from Fibromyalgia for10+ years. I know that this disorder is mysterious and affects people ...
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- fibro is one of my many things. Older tricyclic anti depressants are often used to help fibro patients sleep. Like Pamelor and Elavil. Has she also tried lunesta or am...
- Better that she can stay on a medication that helps with her pain than to stop taking it, so I would suggest Melatonin to see if it helps with her sleep, and to talk t...
- I have a co-worker with fibromyalgia. She recently got a shot that basically puts her into menopause. It has helped her symptoms tremendously. She said she hasn't f...
