Sleep Problems
Posted on: Wed, 11/12/2008 - 19:55
Insomnia with Lyrica and pain.

Crying Hi all
I was wondering if anyone could give me any suggestions,of how to get some form of sleep. I take 50mg of lyrica 2 three times a day, and have found that the only side effect i suffer from is insomnia.

Which to me at the moment is getting worse. I do not want to stop the lyrica as it helps a little. However between insomnia and neck pain i am finding it more difficult to function. As tonight it is 2am and i am nowhere near ready to sleep, 4am being the norm. At Wits End Even though i am awake all night i still awaken at nine am, this leaves me lethargic throughout the day.

So i would be greatfull if anyone has any ideas?

Thanks. Yawn


Posted on: Wed, 11/12/2008 - 20:27 #1
Sleep problems!

Smile hi! Wave i take 300mg of Lyrica daily and find quite the opposite effect, sleepiness. Sleepy i am sorry you are having trouble sleeping. Crying drop by the "Sleeping Problems" forum when you are awake one night. have you tried the sleep aids melatonin and magnesium? they are supplements you can get at your health food store or even the pharmacy. anyway,i have trouble sleeping too so i know what you are going through. i wish you the best. i want to welcome you to the forum as well. we are here to offer you support and answer what questions we can. Jenny Smile

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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis

Posted on: Wed, 11/12/2008 - 20:36 #2
Thanks

I have not tried either of these supplements and will give them a try. And thank you for the warm welcolme. Big Hug

Posted on: Wed, 11/12/2008 - 20:42 #3
Hi Pixie

Have you tried some warm milk? It has tryptophan released when milk is warmed and can help you relax.
I also tell myself to relax and think of no other word but "relax."
I also drink camomille tea to help me get sleepy.
I have to take a prescription sleeping pill at times oxazapam (Serax)
Take care and hope you get some sleep. Charry

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L5-S1 herniated disc with tear with disc material in contact with S-1 nerve. 3 Epidurals. Facet joint injections and last epidural on Dec. 6. DDD C5-C7 osteoarthritis hyperextension of cervical spine. Off work 10 months due to pain.
MS Contin,Flexeril,celebrex,Lyrica,wellbutrin,lasix,amitriptyline,Oxazepam

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