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(Message started by: Stampertje on Nov 27^th, 2002, 6:59am)

Title: Sleep
Post by Stampertje on Nov 27^th, 2002, 6:59am

Has anybody tried sleeping pills to get through the night? I'm seeing my neuro tomorrow, so I'm making a list of what to ask. ;D
Maybe a stupid idea, but I just want to know. Because sleep is really starting to become problem. :'(

PFDAN,

Stampertje

Title: Re: Sleep
Post by ChristineL on Nov 27^th, 2002, 7:19am

I take Ambien on occassion as I am going through the "change" and it has distrupted my sleep cycle. It doesn't do anything to ward off a CH however .........all that happens is I wake up sleepy with a headache! On the nights where I don't get a headache however it does give me a good nights sleep.

Chris L

Title: Re: Sleep
Post by Ann on Nov 27^th, 2002, 7:33am

I pop an Amerge before bedtime every night during a cycle. Sometimes, 1/2 is enough, other times I need the full dose. You might consider it. I sleep like the dead...no attacks....but a little groggy in the morning. Nothing a good cup of Java can't handle. Also, because I'm not getting hit during the night, the beast gets even with me during the day. At least 2 or 3 attacks during the day. But if you've had a good night's sleep, it's a little easier to take. ;D

Good luck
Ann

Title: Re: Sleep
Post by Murazza on Nov 27^th, 2002, 7:47am

Stampertje,

you're having a rough time, not seen you smile for a long time... hope you neuro can help you tomorrow, keep us informed on how you're doing...

hang in there...

Title: Re: Sleep
Post by don on Nov 27^th, 2002, 8:07am

OTC Dramamine

Title: Re: Sleep
Post by Stampertje on Nov 27^th, 2002, 8:17am

Oke, I am definitely putting this on my list. :D
Even if it doesn't keep the CH away, at least I feel like I'm dreaming!!!
Allright, it will probably feel like a nightmare... But those I can handle.

Murazza don't worry, I can still smile:
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Some days or weeks are just harder then others. But hey: Shit happens all the time!!!
When I'm whining on the board it just my sleep talking. Most of the time I'm a pretty positive guy.

PFDAN to all,

Stampertje.

Title: Re: Sleep
Post by hdbngr on Nov 27^th, 2002, 10:59am

Ambien has helped me. You can't take it all the time, and it helps you get to sleep, not stay asleep, so those magic 3 and 5 am headaches will stiull rear their ugly little heads. Worth a try...

Title: :)Re: Sleep
Post by Jabeen on Nov 27^th, 2002, 10:05pm

Before I knew what I had-one of the doctors I went to gave me sleeping pills (prescription) I really didn't think it would work-the problem was not falling asleep-but I did it so we could rule it out and move on. I forget the name of the drug, but it did NOTHING to avert the CH's. There were a few wacky ideas also-(like eye drops) that obviously didn't work-but theats when I finally got referred to a neuro and that was the answer. She was informed and helpful.
Jabeen :) :) :)

Title: Re: Sleep
Post by cootie on Nov 29^th, 2002, 12:22pm

I'm not a suffer'r but am a CH supporter but I have taken Ambien every nite for bout 3 years straight....only way I can sleep....I jump or jerk awake in a few minutes normally if not....can't fall asleep and stay that way. It would just help you fall asleep possibly and sleep for a while at least peacefully...but it 'wouldn't' do a thing for the attacks and you'd wake rite up....I don't have that drug hangover in the morning strong scripts caused I hated....only my 2-cents here....nothin more.....good luck......

Title: Re: Sleep
Post by 2late on Nov 29^th, 2002, 2:11pm

unfortunatly sleep in cycle sucks, sleepin' pills don't work for me. when i'm in cycle i sleep mostly in a recliner. good luck! ...........2late

Title: Re: Sleep
Post by Mark C on Nov 29^th, 2002, 3:43pm

I work split shift so sleep is always a problem. Ambien has helped me, no hangover etc. My Doctor will only give me 10 a month though. OTC Benydrl also has helped but next morning I am a little hung over. I have also had some success with 3mg of Melatonin, for sleep, not CH.
Good luck

Title: Re: Sleep
Post by SommelierCH on Nov 29^th, 2002, 6:20pm

Thanks to Jonny, I’ve been taking my Maxalt MLT 10mg. or my Zomig ZMT 5mg. (both are abortive triptans) right before I fall asleep. And lo and behold I’ve gotten through the night since Thursday with NO BIG ONES!!! Since I get hit 2 hours into sleep every night, I’m not worried that I’m wasting a precious pill (I’d be using it anyway). I got 10 frigging hours of beautiful, wonderful sleep last night. And as members of this board will attest, since I’m not up 30+ hours at a stretch, my posts have gotten much more succinct (to the joy of all). ;D

If sleeping in a recliner helps (perhaps elevating the head keeps the blood from pooling and building up pressure), try to find a foam wedge for your bed at a medical supply store, or make one yourself. This should do the same thing, yet let you sleep in your own bed! My father had one prescribed for his heart condition.

PFDAN’s

David J.