Have you tried ambien or lunesta ?

Have you tried ambien or lunesta? They work for me. My LLMD told me getting a good night's sleep is one of the most important things I can do to fight lyme.

Caldonia Sun said...
Have you tried ambien or lunesta? They work for me. My LLMD told me getting a good night's sleep is one of the most important things I can do to fight lyme.

Was this directed at me? I have tried both, and neither have worked for me. My insomnia has been one of my biggest problems since the very beginning of my infection. There is a direct correlation between my sleep and my health. The more sleep I lose, either because of the insomnia or from not getting enough sleep because I'm too busy, the sicker I become.

My sleep issues are a big topic by themselves. I may start a new discussion on that to see if anyone else is having the same problems.

I agree, the sleep is imperative.  Missing one hour can make a world of difference in my pain for the day.  I take a cocktail every night of 1500mg magnesium citrate, 1 Benadryl, 1 Nexium and 1 flexaril.  The Flexaril was prescribed for my Fibromyalgia DX and is really helpful.  I have read some studies of late that are referring to Fibro as a sleep disorder and I have to say that it makes sense to me.  My Fibro symptoms (a.k.a. my Lyme disease) are much worse when I don't sleep well.  Multiple days of not sleeping well will lead to not functioning well.  I am so protective about my sleep. 

I also sleep with a mask - any source of light can stop your body's production of melatonin and cause you to stay awake, ear plugs, and a sugar free Ricola cough drop for the dry mouth.  It is quite a production when I go to bed, LOL.