Melatonin is worth a try, is natural, and not very expensive. I didn't believe it until I tried it. It actually helps me go back to sleep after each one of my 4 or 5 trips to the bathroom a night (most of the time). I use a product called Melatonin Plus (Schiff) and take one about an hour before bedtime. I also use medical marijuana . . . some strains are good for not much else but to make you sleepy!

I also use deep breathing to music. I found that a rhythm like the swells on the ocean not only helps some with pain management, but also with relaxation.


This morning, after about 4 hours of sleep, I could not fall back to sleep, so I got up and started framing my art for the MS show this week-end. I figured that since I hurt too much to lay still, I would get busy. I actually got them both framed! Bets are on that I will collapse into bed earlier than usual tonight!