16-04-2021, 07:29 AM
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Swim why do you have to take these meds at midnight? Can't you take them at 10pm, check your blood pressure & other things at midnight & then go to sleep!?Have a word with your doctor and see if he can offer any explanation why this timing is so precise, because you get little enough sleep on a regular basis & without sleep your health will get worse.
As we get older many of us suffer from insomnia but, if it happens every day, your doctor needs to rethink whether taking the meds at midnight is doing more harm than good.
16-04-2021, 08:19 AM
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https://wagwalking.com/sense/can-dog...-with-insomniaNever had a dog but a cat can have a calming effect.
https://bookriot.com/soothing-audiobooks/
Hope you can find a natural way to help getting to sleep.
16-04-2021, 08:45 AM
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I’ll tell you what I do when I find i can’t sleep ..I listen to R4ex or an audio book. My library does online free audio books (borrow books) you have to be a member of the library then download an app....I never get to hear the end of a story ZZZzzzAnyway I hope you manage to get a good nights sleep.
16-04-2021, 08:54 AM
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Re: Insomnia
Originally Posted by Twink55
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Swim why do you have to take these meds at midnight? Can't you take them at 10pm, check your blood pressure & other things at midnight & then go to sleep!?Have a word with your doctor and see if he can offer any explanation why this timing is so precise, because you get little enough sleep on a regular basis & without sleep your health will get worse.
As we get older many of us suffer from insomnia but, if it happens every day, your doctor needs to rethink whether taking the meds at midnight is doing more harm than good.
They are timed release medications and are needed to stop the large fluctuations in Blood Pressure.
They need to be monitored initially until they get the dosage right, once they is done I will be able to change timings over a period.
I can either monitor myself or have it done in hospital and you know what I think of hospitals.
16-04-2021, 09:10 AM
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Aww Simmy, you have my sympathy - insomnia is awful. I understand your need to have these timed medications, but at such an awkward time must be so difficult for you. And having to monitor yourself at 2am, is just ridiculous! However, if the only other option is hospital, then I think you'll just have to go with it for now. Having a nap through the day is not a bad thing if your body needs it. The cherry juice works, and also Yorkshire Bedtime Tea helps too (for me anyway) in getting back to sleep.
16-04-2021, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by swimfeeders
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HiThey are timed release medications and are needed to stop the large fluctuations in Blood Pressure.
They need to be monitored initially until they get the dosage right, once they is done I will be able to change timings over a period.
I can either monitor myself or have it done in hospital and you know what I think of hospitals.
Try some of the ideas on here to get back to sleep & if they don't work try essential lavender oil ... you can get it on the internet if not near your home! It may stain so put a few drops on a cloth handkerchief , on your pillow!
If all fail then you will have to sleep in the day, because you will be so tired.
Good luck!
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