Sleep problems/Insomnia

My sleep issues started before my surgery. Mainly because i had to get up like three time during the night just to go to the bathroom. But the prednisone and other meds i was on at the time didn't help.  It got to the point where i was probably getting about 2 hours of sleep a night, so it started taking it's toll. After the surgery i probably got more sleep, but still had problems. I finally went to my PCP and he put me on Ambien. Now, don't get me wrong, i really never wanted to be on any more pills or whatever, but it was to the point where i needed something to help me relax and sleep.  The Ambien worked great, it helps my mind just relax and i'm able to sleep. I'm probably addicted to it, because i do use it almost every night. But the way i look at it now, there are PLENTY of other things my body could still be addicted to, like prednisone, which was the worst when i was on it and just as bad trying to come off it.

  I do take it and don't have any problems with it.     zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I had a lot of trouble sleeping after surgery and my doctor prescribed Ambien.  I was a little nervous about taking it, but I cut them in half and it worked just fine.  I still have a bunch left b/c I didn't seem to need them all the time.  Like Slice, it had been so many years since I had slept without getting up anywhere between 3 and 6 times a night, I think my body just needed a reminder as to how to sleep again.  My husband likes Ambien too much - I have to hide them from him!

hope it works for you too! oh, also i'm sure you've heard all this but other tips: avoid sugar/sweets at night as well as huge meals, read before bed instead of tv, don't work out too late during the afternoon/evening. can you take baths yet? a warm bath with lavender oil is pretty relaxing. dim the lights a while before going to bed, bright lights can stimulate you i guess. that's all i got for now, i'll let you know if i think of anything else!