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11-26-2014, 09:46 PM
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I am a little over two months in here and have been having terrible sleep disturbances as well: whackadoodle dreams, rarely get more than 3 hour stretches at a time, waking wide awake but utterly exhausted at 4am. Ugh. My husband brought me home a bottle of Melatonin tonight.
Hoping it helps...I'll let you know how it goes! Please do the same. Last edited by SweetC; 11-26-2014 at 09:47 PM. Reason: Added a thought. |
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11-27-2014, 05:36 AM
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After spending weeks on tons of pills that have yet to give me the effect I'm taking them for (getting rid of headaches; better thinking), it's wonderful to see half a little pill make such a huge difference! 
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | SweetC (11-27-2014) |
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11-27-2014, 02:29 PM
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I took a 3mg pill at 9:30 last night and think I fell asleep shortly after midnight despite feeling dead on my feet. But. I slept solidly through until 6:30am!!!
At this point I'm not sure if it was because I exhausted myself getting ready for the holiday, the melatonin or a combo, but I will take it! Haven't had a long stretch of sleep since the first week after my injury. So glad you got some rest as well Thorx! Definitely something to be thankful for today!
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | thorx89 (11-28-2014) |
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11-27-2014, 10:16 PM
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I've been taking melatonin for close to 2 years now. I have the most success with the liquid one, and i get it at Amazon. It does help me sleep and I haven't had any problems with it.
Take care poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013. Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines, Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something. Therapy I had: vestibular 3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling. 9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms. I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery. Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | SweetC (11-28-2014) |
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11-28-2014, 07:07 AM
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Hmm... Well I took 3mg at 8:30 last night. I think I fell
asleep by 11:30. Woke at 3:15am and now wide awake- like has been my new norm.  At least it was a straight stretch of sleep though. I was/am exhausted from the Thanksgiving travel and socializing (Which I was good about excusing myself when starting to overload) It doesn't help that we're not in the most comfy guest bed at my in-laws. Today might be a long day...I'll hope for a better sleep outcome tomorrow. Poetrymom, have you had to increase how much melatonin you take over time? |
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11-29-2014, 04:03 PM
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Melatonin helps you fall asleep but doesn't help you maintain sleep.
Sleep disturbance is very common with PCS, I suffer from similar symptoms as thorx89, I often sleep only 4 or 5 hours at a time and wake up feeling alert unable to get back to sleep at some god forsaken hour. I think this month I've slept more than last month which is progress, but it's approaching 9 months since my injury! I tend to sleep best when I'm in a good mood, which seems to suggest low serotonin which fits my sleep pattern which is similar to someone suffering from depression and anxiety even though I don't feel like that. I don't know whether PCS sleep disturbance is physical, poor blood circulation in the brain for example, or psychological like post traumatic stress syndrome or some form of residual anxiety. But something triggers waking up before time. Basically if you can't remember dreaming then you probably had a decent nights sleep.
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Concussion 28-02-2014 head butted a door edge. . Symptoms overcome: Nausea, head pressure, debilitating fatigue, jelly legs, raised pulse rate, night sweats, restlessness, depersonalisation, anxiety, neck ache, depression. Symptoms left: Disturbed sleep, some residual tinnitus. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | SweetC (12-03-2014) |
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12-01-2014, 03:10 AM
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I have the same exact sleep problem as well.
It's hard to fall asleep and then I wake up at night totally alert. Takes me over an hour to fall back asleep and then I feel very groggy in the morning. And most of my sleep is not very deep. I think most of it is related to anxiety/depression. I used to take melatonin and the smaller dose actually works better for me for some reason (1.5 mg vs 3 mg). Here's an article about "Adrenal fatigue" that I thought closely describes my sleep issues - http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/sleep-disruption
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12/02/2012 - Light concussion at boxing practice. Ended up having PCS for about 3 months. March 2013 - Thought that since most of my symptoms resolved I could start having fun again. Went snowmobiling once (didn't hit my head) and concussion symptoms returned and got even worse than before. June 2013 - accidentally bumped my head against a deck railing, and had a month-long setback. November 2013 - drove to work after a big snowstorm and the roads were very rough, ended up having another setback. 2014 - Having setbacks after coughing/sneezing too much, or someone slapping me on the back, or any other significant jarring. Feb 2014 - Started seeing Atlas Orthogonal chiro - most helpful doc so far. June 2014 - Two months of physical/visual therapy - no noticeable improvement. September 2014 - Diagnosed with Perilymph Fistula in right ear. November 2014 - Fistula surgery (switched to left ear before the surgery after additional testing). January 2016 - Quit work to "work" on figuring out PCS, so far it seems that eyes/vision issues are the most contributing factor, especially computer work. Current symptoms are: inconsistent sleep patterns, headaches, vertigo/dizziness, anxiety/panic attacks, mental fog/problems with concentration, problems with computer screens. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | SweetC (12-03-2014) |
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12-03-2014, 08:30 PM
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No, I haven't increased my dosage. I take 2-3 droppers of liquid melatonin. Have now for at least a year and more. My sleep issues are more seasonal and also middle age stuff. I want to go off of melatonin, but I don't know when. I think in the summer I will really try not to take it or taper back and see what happens
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013. Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines, Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something. Therapy I had: vestibular 3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling. 9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms. I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery. Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired. |
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12-05-2014, 02:05 PM
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I've used melatonin in between prescriptions and it has helped greatly. I am prescribed Lunesta though.
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