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1. • CommentAuthorRosewood513
   • CommentTimeMay 8th 2009

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   Hi,
   I am new here, I have looked around a bit and found some of your comments very comforting. I have Hypothyroidism, that has not been diagnosed for over 6 years. I just started taking supplements. I too am exhausted all the time.
   I too feel the guilt when stopping to rest or nap, but I cannot go on, thanks for the encouragement.
   I do have problems staying asleep at night and wake up 5-7 times a night, I can't remember the last time I slept over three hours. I do not have sleep apnea. Is there any natural vitamin etc. to help. I do not need stress management or any such thing as I am retired and really do not have anything stressful in my life except this disease.
   Thank you
   Rosemarie
2. • CommentAuthorvlwood
   • CommentTimeMay 8th 2009

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   Did the insomnia begin before or after you started taking supplements? Some supplements can cause that.
3. • CommentAuthorRosewood513
   • CommentTimeMay 8th 2009

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   Oh No I was suffering long before I took supplemants. In fact the supplements helped a little, but not enough.
4. • CommentAuthorangel62
   • CommentTimeJul 18th 2009

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   Hi , sleep problems are the result of being hypo . so you could try seratonin which may help you but you need to be taking something for this like thyroxine or even a natural thyroid medicine called Armour thyroid. I buy mine from the internet as I could not get it from my doctor and had to go private as I live in the UK. I have autoimmune thyroiditis, rhuematoid
   arthritis, autoimmune ear disease and psoriosis, contact dermatitis. I am taking thyroid-S for my hash`s,and other supplements for the arthritis and it cost a lot but what can we do there is no cure, so I do what ever it takes to stay well.
5. • CommentAuthorCeeKay7
   • CommentTimeJul 18th 2009

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   There are a number of different things that could be interfering with with your sleep. It would be a good idea to get a sleep study done - there are more things than sleep apnea that could be the source of the problem. For example, I have urge incontinence, which makes me get up in the night several times - since starting on Vesicare, I sleep much better.
6. • CommentAuthorLola
   • CommentTimeMar 13th 2010

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   My rheumatologist prescribed Trazadone. I take 150 mg at bedtime. I sleep really well now. I was awake every night for 10 years before trying Trazadone. I could fall asleep but I couldn't stay asleep. When you don't get that REM sleep, your body hurts so much more. I also take 325mg of hydrocodone to take the edge of the pain. I sleep great now. No waking up at 2 in the morning and staying awake all night anymore. I don't feel groggy in the morning. I think with Trazadone you initially start with 50mg and then if that works, great. If not, you keep increasing the amount. For me, 150 mg is just right.
7. • CommentAuthorBen
   • CommentTimeMay 24th 2010

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   Ihave autoimmune disoredr and dr gave me Ambien ... it helps me withou a doubt grt mr rest
   
   Betof luck,
   Ben
8. • CommentAuthortasham03
   • CommentTimeJul 14th 2010

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   You may ask your doctor about melatonin or Valerian supplements, yoga and lavender...