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Adult Sleep Not So Much
Asked by A.S. from Albany
on August 30, 2009
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I have been having some trouble getting to sleep and staying a sleep. I say since April this year. I have been to the OBGYN and Reg doctor. Had blood work done and ...
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- My chiropractor recommended Vitamin D3, at least 2000 mg a day. "They" are considering upping the Daily Value from 200-400 a day to 2000-4000 a day! It helped me wit...
- Once up and your bed is made in the morning, a)do not sit in for reading, b)do not watch television there either, you may consider mattress topper for added comfort wh...
- I've woke up around 2. Went back to sleep and I'm now awake (6am) for the day. I've really tried to track what triggers my sleeplessness. I have found that if I have ...
What Kind of Doctor or Tests Do I Need?!?!
Asked by P.K. from Las Vegas
on August 10, 2009
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I have no idea who can help!! I have seen my family doc and my obgyn and instead of testing to find a real diagnosis I have been trying all kinds of meds. I just want...
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- Hi P., I KNOW exactly what you are talking about. I had suffered from MANY of the symptoms you have described. I went from doctor to doctor. i gave gallons of b...
- I'd recommend a really good Endocronologist. So much of what we suffer with is hormone (for men and women) and/or food related. I mentioned this moments ago to someo...
- My sister went to an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist when she was first diagnosed with Vertigo related headaches and he told her she just had chronic migraines. He hel...
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...
Acupuncture??? Lake Worth, WPB, Boynton, Delray, Boca, Deerfield Area
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on July 28, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Over the past 2 weeks I've become an insomniac. I can fall asleep but once 1,2,3am comes I'm wide awake.. As you all know trying to function and take care ...
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- Hey K., I have an AMAZING acupuncturist it's Turtle Island Medical Center. They are on Yamato and Federal. They are a husband/wife team who have studied Oriental ...
- Ok, what is the underlying reason you cannot sleep- I've seen great results w/ acupuncture, and w/ checking your nutrition- what have you been eating? No sugar, enou...
- I tried acupuncture with great success for back and wrist pain in South Miami. I also had her throw in some fertility treatments when I was trying to get pregnant. It ...
Depressed Mom
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on April 18, 2009
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I am having a horrible depression and am finding that my children aer starting to be effected. they are starting to act depressed too. I try to act like everything i...
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- I am so sorry you are going through this, I wanted to add one thing, have your doctor check your Progesterone level, low Progesteron after childbirth and in pre-, pe...
- Are you just generally depressed or is it prenatal or post-partum? I had pre-natal and it ended at 16 weeks thank God. Have you tried therapy? Try going out and...
- Goodmorning E., Try to think of five things that you are thankful for everyday, and write them in your journal. Also, look at your nearby church or synagogue. I bel...
Has Anyone Experienced Insomnia While Being Pregnant?
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on July 8, 2009
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Hi mom's,
I'm 31 wks pregnant with my third child and I'm experiencing things that are new to me and was wondering if there's anyone out there that has gone through...
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- YES! I totally had insomnia and would actually cry sometimes because I was so tired and just wanted to sleep but couldn't. It does go away or did for me. I slept w...
- I feel your pain. I am 36 weeks and have had the same problems for about a month and a half now. I talked to my OB and asked about taking something and was told basica...
- I had insomnia throughout both of my pregnancies (which is very odd for me, I normally sleep very well). It would either prevent me from falling asleep even though I ...
Seeking Counselor
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on February 10, 2008
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My family physician and another Dr. I got a 2nd opinion from both have recommended counseling for me to help cure my chronic insomnia. This is a hard step for me to t...
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- I'd suggest Professional Counseling Services, in Tinley Park. Here is a link to their website http://procounselingservices.com/index.htm Also, call your insurance ...
- Dr. Jessica Loftus is a wonderful therapist who I have seen for years. We even went as a family a few years back to resolve some issues with our teenager. She is in ...
- Best Therapist Ever. Laura Basso, in Naperville. Worth the drive I swear. I don't have her number right now.... can email it later if you want. Life changin...
Ambien CR While Breastfeeding- Chronic Lifelong Insomnia
Asked by G.W. from Dallas
on August 15, 2008
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Anyone take Ambien while breastfeeding? I was precribed it on Tuesday and feel so guilty for taking it. I pump and dump my milk for at least 8 hours after taking it. I...
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- There's are alternatives to Rx sleep aids. The top one is melatonin as some of our bodies don't make enough of it - it's what tells our body it's time to sleep. Also,...
- Hi G., My husband and I ordered an incredible book off Amazon titled Adaptogens, Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief by Winston and Maimes. It is fascina...
- This book is the bible for meds and bfing: http://www.amazon.com/Medications-Mothers-Milk/dp/0977226832/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1218800128&sr=8-4 you can sear...
Help Getting to Sleep (For Mom!)
Asked by E.K. from Dallas
on July 2, 2009
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Now that my newborn is finally sleeping through the night, I am having trouble getting back into the routine of falling asleep and staying that way myself! (I'm assum...
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- A wonderful non-addictive and natural sleep aid is melatonin. U can find many brands at healthfood stores. Sublingual is supposed to be best. I hear u about not wantin...
- I have been told that milk and a banana before bed will help you sleep. Apparently something in each of them combined helps induce sleep. I am not sure that it reall...
- If you are still nursing an antihistimine like benadryl will decrease your supply.
Seeking Advice About Cymbalta
Asked by B.M. from Louisville
on October 6, 2008
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HI, My doctor wants to put me on Cymbalta for depression, anxiety and possible Fibromyalgia. I was on Paxil years ago, it stopped working and also made me gain 40 lbs...
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- I take something called 5HTP and you can buy it at Whole Foods or any nice Health Food store. I buy mine at Lucky Vitamin online. I used NOW or Solaray brands. A 100 m...
- B., I forgot to mentionin my post that I too have been on Paxil. And prozac, and lexapro, and a couple of others. I had to keep switching because they gave me head...
- St. John's Wart had the exact same affect on me, it was awful. I don't know much about Cymbalta, but I was on the Prozac generic (fluoxotine) 10 mg and felt GREAT. M...
