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(Message started by: prcole18 on Aug 13^th, 2006, 3:08pm)

Title: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by prcole18 on Aug 13^th, 2006, 3:08pm

Hi people just had a great week in Greece, well apart from the 3 daily headaches :(.

Anyway while I was out there I ordered some Timed release Melatonin 3mg Tabs over the internet as its nightime i'm being mostly hit & they have arrived already :).

So I need some advice at how many to start off with??

just for the record im currently taking:

480mg Verapamil per day

750 - 1000mg Magnesium per day.

Still getting hit around 3 times in 24 hours, mainly at night.

Just finished another Pred taper today (really wanna get off this shit)!

Have only been on the Verap a couple of weeks so maybe hasn't kicked in yet.

So any advice on how many 3mg Melatonon to start taking would be much appreciated.

Fingers crossed I may even get a decent nights sleep!!

Paul

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by big_guy on Aug 13^th, 2006, 3:43pm

I am taking two 5mg, not timed release, each nite before bed. I am a large person so your milage may vary. I can't swear they are helping my sleep.

Big Guy

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by chewy on Aug 13^th, 2006, 5:37pm

I'd go with 9 mg

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by kcopelin on Aug 13^th, 2006, 5:59pm

9-12 mg

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by prcole18 on Aug 13^th, 2006, 6:20pm

Ok cheers people. Just dropped 9mg of timed release Melatonin, heres hoping for a full nights sleep!

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by LeLimey on Aug 13^th, 2006, 8:25pm

Hi Paul,
Some people find a combination of timed and regular release works best for them.. I know Thomas does that for one and he swears by it.
Let us know how you get on!
Helen

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by prcole18 on Aug 13^th, 2006, 8:31pm

well a couple of hours after going to bed I just woke up with a kip 7 :-[ which an imigran jab sorted out. Bloody things, will they ever go away! just taken some magnesium as well.

keep you posted if I get any more tonight.

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by LeLimey on Aug 13^th, 2006, 8:34pm

Aw Paul, I'm sorry hon, buggery bollocks :'(
Keep trying, Rome wasn't built in a day (Wimpey homes weren't around then ::) )
We'll get there one day
Helen

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by E-Double on Aug 13^th, 2006, 8:46pm

It may take a few too acclimate.

Some use standard release while mixing in time release.

I have only used standard and had great success BUT had to get past the first couple of nights then all of a sudden SLEEP :)

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by prcole18 on Aug 14^th, 2006, 3:36am

One of my worst nights!

up at 1am 4am & 8am! :( 3 kip 7's.

back to the doctors this morning, need another abortive that works apart from the Imigran jabs, done 4 since 9:30pm last night.

anyone have any idea which is the best nasel spray that works? Is there an Imigran one?

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by E-Double on Aug 14^th, 2006, 4:53am

Zomig spray apparently works better than imigran spray.

Get Oxygen for your additional abortive if you do not already have.

good luck!!!!

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by LeLimey on Aug 14^th, 2006, 5:28am

Don't touch an imigran (Imitrex) nasal spray with your foot! Crappy things.
Zomig is a better option as it has a longer half life and whilst I am aware you know the risks of using imigran (Imitrex) I am going to repeat the warnings for the benefit of anyone else reading this.

Imigran/Imitrex along with all other triptans are VASO-CONSTRICTORS. They do not just constrict the blood vessels in your brain but throughout your bosy which puts a huge strain on your circulatory system. Not only should triptans NOT be used if you have a heart condition but the stated warning of no more than two doses in 24 hours should be adhered to to avoid causing heart conditions.

Now that said and my conscience clear have you tried O2? Its my favourite (and only) abortive. I swear by it and using a ClusterMasx (http://www.clustermasx.com) I can abort in 5-7 minutes.
Hang in there Paul, we're all rooting for you.
If there is anything I can do to help just shout ok?
Helen

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by prcole18 on Aug 14^th, 2006, 11:51am

Hi back from the doctors. He has given me Maxalt to abort as well as Imigran jabs.
Also got an appointment with a neuro coming up hopefully.

Had a kip 8 earlier maxalt seemed to take about 25 mins to work :-/.
Finished my Pred taper yesterday but going to start another today as ive got to try & get some work done this week & believe me people im going through hell at the minute, trust me trying to do a days plastering on 2 hours sleep & after 3 kip 7's during the night aint much fun!

I hate the Pred but its the only thing that seems to keep them down to a couple of hits per 24 hours.

Going to give the Melatonin another go tonight & pray that this bloody Verapamil will start to work as this is probably my worst cycle of these ever.

Oh what fun! :D

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by E-Double on Aug 14^th, 2006, 12:03pm

I hope your doctor told you not to take maxalt within 24 hours of imitrex!!!!!!!!!!!!

If not I am and no doubt oithers will too!!!!

Extremely dangerous

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by prcole18 on Aug 14^th, 2006, 12:16pm

I asked him this & he seemed to think it will be ok [smiley=huh.gif]

Ive also just done a check here http://www.drugdigest.com/DD/Interaction/ChooseDrugs & it seems ok although im not doubting any of you as you seem to know more than the bloody doctors anyway!

Title: Re: Back from Greece & need Melatonin advice
Post by E-Double on Aug 14^th, 2006, 12:31pm

on 08/14/06 at 12:16:03, prcole18 wrote:

http://us.gsk.com/products/assets/us_imitrex_injection.pdf