 Sleep? What's that? I totally get how you're feeling about insomnia. It's a very common symptom of FM and one of the most important (in my opinion) one that I feel doctors should attempt to truly treat effectively with great urgency. Without sleep, all of the other effect for me are amplified by 100. I've taken Restoril (Temazepam) up to 45mg a night for the last 2 years, but it's starting to wear off. I've tried Ambien which didn't work at all for me. Sonata is a great drug but is helps you sleep and doesn't help you stay asleep. Lunesta worked okay but gave me a horrible taste in my mouth the next day which lasted until late afternoon. It's like a metallic taste. Finally AmbienCR for me is the best pill of all. It really does work great and the time released formula for me is extremely effective. A decent site on Sleep Meds types can be found at http://www.americaninsomniaassociation.org/medications.htm I hope this helps. |
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can't sleep. hurting. anyone else
