Melatonin Not For Me

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Hi Buddies,

Read a post recently re the positive side of melatonin for sleep. Well I tried it (3mg) strength and am afraid for me it didn't work.

Have taken it at bedtime for 2 nights and there has been no improvement with sleep in fact quite the opposite. Had more vivid dreams and nightmares and also experienced rapid heartbeat. I checked side effects on google this morning,deliberately didn't check before trying the melatonin and lo and behold the the symptoms I experienced were listed as possible side effects of the drug.

Don't let my experience with the melatonin put you off. I have read quite a few post where it has worked for people but I'm afraid not for me.

I am still searching for something natural to help with the sleep issue so if anybody has used anything other than tablets to help, I would be really grateful if they could let me know.

Debbie 

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Every time I take it I feel something like electric shocks in my brain (I know weird) and my heart feels like it is going to beat out of my chest and then I get nauseated. This frustrates me as almost every OTC I would like to try has melatonin in it. 

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Hi Iwanttobecalm,

Glad you posted this not from the point of view that melatonin didn't suit you but you have drawn my attention to the fact that many Otc remedies contain melatonin so I'll have to watch out for that.

If I find anything that helps me with the sleep issue, I'll let you know.

Take Care.

Debbie 

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Melatonin didn't help me either.  It actually kept me awake 2 hours longer and I woke up early.  I believe it gave me a slight headache as well.

 

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Hi Fishingguy,

Thank you for responding.

Fishingguy, you have jogged my memory. I remember reading somewhere that your dad had been poorly so would just like to say I hope he is feeling much better very soon.

Take Care.

Debbie 

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Thank you so much, Debbie.  You do have a good memory.  My Dad had a stroke on Christmas Day and I had to call 911.  It turned out he had heart issues.  They were going to install a defibrillator this past week, but the tests showed he didn't need one.  They will test him in another 30 days to see if he needs one then.  He is doing much better.

 

Thanks so much for asking.

 

Sincerely,

 

fg

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Ah Am really sorry to hear that Fishingguy and you yourself spend so much time assisting others on this site, that I have noticed too.

Well you and your dad will be in my thoughts and in my Prayers.

Hope all goes well for you.

Debbie 

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I took it one night and it was wonderful. second night it gave me strange strange feelings. I googled it and sure enough it was a rare SE. I wont take it ever again. But I am glad it works for other people.

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Hi Recoveryfrombenzoz,

I too am glad it works for others, wish it had worked for me but no after my experience would not use it again.

Debbie 

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Thanks Deborah I would appreciate any information on anything that helps you. I have ordered Rescue sleep remedy which is something concocted out of flowers and you spray it on your tongue. It had like a 4 1/2 star rating out of 32 reviews. It is supposed to help you fall asleep quickly. I thought I would try that along with the lavender on my feet and pillow. Who knows maybe it will help. At this point I'll try just about anything as long as it is relatively safe and I am not allergic to it.

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I've used Rescue Remedy sleep for quite a while. It seems to help sometimes in the middle of the nite. Other times not at all. Same with regular rescue remedy for my dog. At first it seemed to really calm him....now, not so much. Everyone is different. It's worth a try.

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Thanks maltesemom for the reply on Rescue Remedy. Even if it only helps sometimes then that would be better than nothing. It seems like once I fall asleep then I don't have too much problems for the rest of the night. Although I wake often I can generally go back to sleep without any further help from meds. So, if this just helps me have a better chance of falling asleep then I will try it.