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    CorrieNB Posts: 78, Reputation: 8
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    Aug 14, 2007, 09:01 AM
    Cant sleep
    For the past 5 yrs I have been waking up in the middle of the night to eat. I usually wake up every hour on the hour. I've tried tylenol PM's Advil PM's Niquil and nothing will keep me asleep. Any sugestions ( besides seeing a DR.)
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    Aug 14, 2007, 09:23 AM
    Have you tried taking melatonin? Its natural and what it does is boost the natural sleep chemicals in your brain. I always find relief with it when I can't sleep. Good luck.

    However I must say you should find a way to see a doctor because 5 years is a long time to have this kind of issue.
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    Aug 14, 2007, 10:04 AM
    Melatonin may work for you, but there are other possible issues involved. You really should seek the advice of a doctor and possibly have a sleep study done. You could be suffering from quite a number of conditions that cannot be properly diagnosed via the internet such as diabetes or sleep apnea just to name two.
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    Aug 14, 2007, 01:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by GlindaofOz
    Have you tried taking melatonin? Its natural and what it does is boost the natural sleep chemicals in your brain. I always find relief with it when I can't sleep. Good luck.

    However I must say you should find a way to see a doctor because 5 years is a long time to have this kind of issue.

    Thank you I've never tried or even heard of melatonin where can I get it? My mother and grand mother had the same problem. It is getting worse and I am going to the Dr. I just thought I would see if any one had any advice.
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    Aug 14, 2007, 01:30 PM
    You can get it at the drugstore in the vitamin section.
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    Aug 14, 2007, 01:33 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9
    Melatonin may work for you, but there are other possible issues involved. You really should seek the advice of a doctor and possibly have a sleep study done. You could be suffering from quite a number of conditions that cannot be properly diagnosed via the internet such as diabetes or sleep apnea just to name two.
    Thanks for the answer I am going to see a Dr. next week. I think stress may play a role. I am hypoglasimic(Spelling?? ) and have to eat every few hours during the day.
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    Aug 14, 2007, 01:35 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by GlindaofOz
    you can get it at the drugstore in the vitamin section.
    Is it herbal?
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    Aug 14, 2007, 02:05 PM
    If you are hypoglycemic you really should NOT take ANYTHING without checking with your doctor first.

    This may very well have something to do with your hypoglycemia and should be discussed in depth with your doctor.
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    Aug 14, 2007, 02:54 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9
    If you are hypoglycemic you really should NOT take ANYTHING without checking with your doctor first.

    This may very well have something to do with your hypoglycemia and should be discussed in depth with your doctor.

    Will do Thank you
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    Aug 17, 2007, 08:03 PM
    I have sleep issues quiet often and every couple of night I take 1 Ambien right before I go to sleep... usually on Friday or Saturday night so I don't worry about missing my alarm. I sleep very good then!
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    Aug 20, 2007, 11:27 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by CoRyPost
    I have sleep issues quiet often and every couple of night I take 1 Ambien right before I go to sleep...usually on Friday or Saturday night so I don't worry about missing my alarm. I sleep very good then!
    Ironic right before I checked my email and saw you posted an answer to this question a friend of mine brought me some ambien to try tonight
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