Ideas for sleep?

I think today it hit me how the lack of sleep is impacting my lifestyle; in every way. I don't seem to handle any stress as well as I used too. I have no motivation and no energy. I'm tired of being tired. The leg pains won't leave me and I think they will drive me crazy . With all the meds out there, isn't there something that can take the pain away? Right now the neurologist is trying me on Baclofan (muscle relaxer). I've been on this med for about 4 weeks now and sadly its not working. I had previously been takin zanaflex, no luck either. The weather here is rain for the next 4 days and so I think that's why my legs are aching so badly even during the day. I admit I'm feeling depressed (hard to admit that). Anyone else struggling with night leg pains that wake them up and if so, what helped you?

thank you

hugs

Kimb

Kimb
I use a moist heating pad on low, put it on both my legs. It does seem to help the pains during the night. Give it a try. I also take 2 over the counter Motrin right before I go to bed.
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I have a long post on this on Tuesday Check-in. Diane

I am with you on the leg pain.  That is by far my worst issue.  The other night my legs ached so bad, I couldn't stand it.  I finally remembered that I had arnica cream right next to me, so I rubbed some on, and took a melatonin.  Within 20 minutes I was asleep, practically pain free.

I am LOVING the melatonin.  It helps me sleep and I feel much more rested in the morning.  I am hit and miss with the arnica cream, sometimes it works great, other times not so much.  Maybe it depends when I use it, or for what type of pain.  It is worth a try tho, as it is natural, and inexpensive.

 

Thank you all. I may give that melatonin another try. Diane, thanks, I reviewed that thread from Tuesday. I don't come on everyday and so I missed it. I will continue trying different things until I find what works; ugh

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Kimb