sleeping problems after surgery Posted: 01-30-08 12:17pm
i don't know if this is normal or not i
just had my surgery on the 15th of jan and
ever since i stopped taking the pain meds
i can't sleep and if i do it's for like
maybe 30 min. if you have any suggestions
let me know
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Sassykat1
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Posted: 02-02-08 19:58pm
Hello moca.
Sometimes it takes a while for our body to
adjust and while going through those
adjustments we can't sleep. I would stay
clear of prescriptions because they can be
addictive and like the pain meds, our
bodies can go through terrible withdrawals
when we try to quit taking them.
There are some supplements that are safe
and help us sleep better. Have you heard
of melatonin? That is naturally made by
our body and we can buy it as a supplement
and take 1-3 mg at bedtime. Other
supplements that help people sleep better
are: magnesium, vit B-6 and even a glass
of milk in the evening or some chamomile
tea.
