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Originally Posted by herekitty1960 (Post 289161)

I take Trazodone before bed (50 mg) and I'm wondering if I can up the dose. I don't take anything else with it because I'm not sure if I can take Baclofen and/or Neurontin with it.

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Originally Posted by herekitty1960 (Post 289333)

Trazodone is an antidepressant used for a sleep aid. It's an old drug - been around forever - and my Neuro said that it was safe to take. It makes me very sleepy soon after I take it but it doesn't seem to make me groggy the next day.

I also take 50 mg Zoloft for sleep, I have for about 3-4 years now. It helps me to get to sleep and stay asleep.

I take 10mg of Baclofen and 75 mg of Zoloft at night too. That combo works pretty well for me and I've been on it for a long time.

Trying To Sleep For Bats.haaaaaaaaaaaa

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Originally Posted by mom23angels (Post 288785)

Ok,
I think the worst part of MS lately has been trying to sleep. I used to LOVE sleeping but now its so painful and I toss and turn all night.. on the other hand I'm so fatigued that I have to nap or sleep sometime during the day.

I didn't know if anyone had suggestions on sleeping better/more peacefully. I am numb/hypersensitive on my left side. I currently sleep with a pillow in between my legs to take off pressure. I don't know if I should buy an egg crate mattress to take pressure off the lower leg or maybe start taking sleeping pills.

Or maybe I'll just hang from my ceiling fan like a big bat. This really stinks and hurts and :hissyfit: ggrr..

What can I do to make my sleeping better? Or.. is this just the way it is with MS..and I just need to suck it up and deal *sigh* :(

Monique

SOUTHCOUNTRY IN CANADA
I break up my rests/sleep? and go to bed about 1 am until about 8am, and then rest for about 2 hours in the afternoon. I think it is not sleep now, but passing out really. I remember sleep and it was nice and relaxing. This is not! But it does let my body recover some energy that I need to stumble through my day. So, haa I also do not need to hang like a big bat.

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Originally Posted by ewizabeth (Post 289509)

I also take 50 mg Zoloft for sleep, I have for about 3-4 years now.

That should have been 50mg of Trazodone! :Oops:

My nightly "cocktail" for sleep and pain is 300 mg Neurontin, 1 mg of Requip, and Elavil.

Luckily it helps me to sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.