Sleep Issues
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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 ...
~ Having Trouble with Insomnia
Asked by J.J. from New York
on May 22, 2008
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Does anyone have any good recommendations on help with insomnia? I have had blood work done and nothing stands out as a reason for it. I follow all of the "normal" r...
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- Try drinking a cup of Yogi brand bedtime tea before bed, and it works even better if you combine it with a chamomile tea bag in the same mug - you'll sleep like a baby...
- There are many good suggestions listed here. Meditation, yoga, relaxing music. Non-medical ways are always the best to try first. If you watch TV, keep in mind that yo...
- I had terrible insomnia myself and also got checked out and followed all the sleep hygiene rules. Finally I started getting acupuncture treatments and taking the acup...
Anyone Familiar with Sleep Disorders?
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on August 6, 2006
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My husband has had difficulty sleeping normally since I know him - he doesn't fall asleep till 2-3 in morning and tosses a lot and then he cannot wake up in the mornin...
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- I agree with Katari. If he is on an antidepressant, that could be the culprit. I was put on Zoloft for post-partum depression. Before the medication, the depression...
- Hi. My husband has sleep apnea. He went for sleep tests to see if he needed the cpap machine. Thankfully he didnt. Once he lost weight, he was fine. He very well could...
- Hi, Has he ever tried acupuncture? Or a massage? These things could help or some herbal tea. If he is open to it I would go to a local herb shop or whole foods and...
Have Had Insomnia Bouts Since Being Pregnant and Baby Is Now 13 Months!
Asked by K.T. from Sarasota
on June 5, 2007
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I was just wondering if anyone has dealt with this and if you have any ideas that are more homeopathic. I am not much into getting medicated, if at all possible.
T...
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- K., I've always had a hard time falling asleep, but never paid any min to it until my husband went to a Dr. for sleep apnea. My husband went through all tests...
- Hello, K.. I have had to deal with insomnia before. I found the best thing for me is after I have gotten the kids in bed usually around 8 not later than 8:30 deal wi...
- K., Believe it or not, my doctor told me to take 1 Benadryl at bedtime. That is what is actually in Tylenol PM to make you sleepy. You can check the label. She sai...
Sleep Deprived
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on July 23, 2008
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I have been having trouble sleeping for about 3 weeks now and so I saw my doctor yesterday. He gave me this sleeping pill roxerem, but it didn't work. It might be beca...
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- Oh my gosh! You have to be gentle on yourself. I had a hard time doing that when I was in school full time and trying to work and manage a family on the side. It wa...
- Start by examining your lifestyle. Are you eating nutritiously, getting moderate exercise each day (even if it is just a 30 minute walk), and managing your stressors?...
- Ask him to test your thyroid - overactive thyroid can make it very difficult to fall asleep.
Seekin Help for Sleep!!
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on August 1, 2009
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Hi Moms.. PLEASE HELP!! I can't sleep. It seems that I go through this every couple of months!! I can't fall asleep and when/if I do I wake up numerous times through o...
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- individually selected homeopathic remedy will put a stop to it. if you've tried OTC homeopathic combo w/o result, don't despair - this is not how homeopathic remedies ...
- I was having similar problems and my doctor told me to take calcium. I also take Melatonin sometimes. The calcium has really helped. Good luck. Also try to get your ...
- I would have your adrenal glands checked. Adrenal fatigue had have a dramatic impact on sleep. Before I found out I had it my sleep patterns were very much like yours....
Sleep Problems
Asked by L.S. from Eugene
on February 7, 2008
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I have a 6 year old and a 2 1/2 year old that share a room. The problem is that it takes about an hour to an hour and a half to get them to bed each night and then th...
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- Try what we like to call quiet or silent reading time. Have them get ready for bed in time to be in their beds a half hour before there real bed time. Then let them no...
- Have you tried changing your toddler's daily routine. I own a daycare and I had a similar situation with afternoon naps. When you have a schedule that you consisten...
- I have been having the same problems with my kids and the only thing that seems to work is staggering bedtimes. Put the 6 year old to bed first and then when she is a...
When to Wake, When to Let Sleep???
Asked by H.H. from Dallas
on July 6, 2009
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My little one is almost 4 weeks old and I feel like I'm always having to interrupt her catnaps to feed. I'm trying to stick to nursing her every 3 hours during the da...
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- Let her sleep. As long as she's thriving there is no reason to wake her to feed her. Enjoy the down time!
- At this age I would not worry about waking her to eat she will wake up on her own when she is hungry. I assume by this post that you are nursing so if you are starting...
- Hello H.! Congratulations! We let ours sleep. She'll wake up when she's hungry. ~C.~
Late Pregnancy Sleep Issues
Asked by T.D. from Sacramento
on March 23, 2009
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Hi Mamas - You've helped me so much in the past I'm hoping to tap your wisdom again.
I'm 31 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and recently started feeling as though I can't...
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- There is a maternity pillow at Target and it is amazing. It is pricey but well worth it. I was having so many problems sleeping and then I got this thing and slept. ...
- Hi T., I had the same problem when I was pregnant. My doctor told me to take benadryl for helping with the stuffy nose. It worked for me like a charm. Good luck
- I'm only 22 weeks, but I'm having my own sleep difficulties. Sleeping propped up on pillows (half way sitting up) with one under my legs is often a good choice (my mai...
Sleep Apnea - CPAP Machine - What Should I Get?
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on August 9, 2009
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I've just been diagnosed (through 2 sleep studies) that I have sleep apnea. My doc wrote a perscription for the machine. I wanted to look around and compare prices. ...
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- sleep apnea is a medical condition. It should be covered under your medical insurance. You might call them to see if they have a list of devices that they cover ((or...
- I just bought one for my mom and she loves it. If you get a doctor's prescription for the machine your insurance should cover most of it. They are "sold" on a "rent to...
- My husband uses a CPAP machine. It took a little getting used to straps around his head while he slept and not having full range to turn over any direction because of ...
