topic Re: Can't Sleep in Wellness

Can't Sleep

fortune — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 04:53:31 GMT

I was taking Oxycodone for a broken back for several months. I purposely went off of it for fear of getting addicted. It's been at least a month since I took the last pill, and now I can't sleep. Several nights will go by without my sleeping at all. Has anyone else experienced withdrawal symptoms with this drug?

Re: Can't Sleep

patbz — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 05:10:03 GMT

Talk to your doctor about your withdrawal issues. DH takes the same drug and has been on it (stable dose) for 10 yrs and when he can't sleep he vapes MJ( he has a medical MJ card). If you go this route, I caution you to never mention it to your PCP (he/she will cut off your regular medication).

Re: Can't Sleep

Kachina624 — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 06:27:49 GMT

@fortune. Are you getting some physical exercise? That will do me in and send me right off to Dreamland. My doctor keeps giving me scripts for Hydrocodone, and I keep never filling them. The rigamarole you have to go through to take it just isn't worth the trouble.

Re: Can't Sleep

Lorik62 — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 07:37:28 GMT

@fortune This is what my husband is experiencing now. He took oxycodone for 5 years after prostate cancer surgery, radiation and then he was involved in a car accident the same year. He decided to get off it a few weeks ago and now he hasn’t slept in over a week. He doesn’t want to start taking it again because of the side effects but I worry because he gets no sleep. Not sure what the answer is. Good luck to you!

Re: Can't Sleep

Pook — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 09:57:52 GMT

My SO has many back issues and can barely walk or stand up straight at times. He is on pain meds and has trouble sleeping. His pain doctor said if he wants to try MJ he would have to get off of pain meds as the effects of combining them could be dangerous and cause other issues. CBD though could be used without going off pain meds to help him sleep. He hasn't tried yet though.

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luvmybeetle — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 10:11:34 GMT

I have taken Ambien and it helps when I'm tense. I had back surgery 8 years ago and found it hard to sleep as my back would still hurt when laying down in a bed. There are many people who say you do things without remembering after taking but, that hasn't happened to me. Even if he took an over-the-counter sleeping pill.

Re: Can't Sleep

IMW — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 15:52:23 GMT

I take mj and also an anti inflammatory. The mj does not help me sleep, In pm I take the mj that is supposed to help sleep. I still am up with pain and insomnia.

The mj will help with anxiety and that enables person to handle pain better.

Re: Can't Sleep

hayseed00 — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 19:08:09 GMT

They have CBD gummies with Melatonin in them and my husband said they help him sleep.

Re: Can't Sleep

mousiegirl — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 20:17:38 GMT

@fortune wrote:
I was taking Oxycodone for a broken back for several months. I purposely went off of it for fear of getting addicted. It's been at least a month since I took the last pill, and now I can't sleep. Several nights will go by without my sleeping at all. Has anyone else experienced withdrawal symptoms with this drug?

@fortune Have you tried Andrew Lessman's Night Time? It really works. Melatonin alone didn't work for me, but this has that, and other ingredients that work. No grogginess, just relaxes one so one can fall asleep.

Re: Can't Sleep

hckynut — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 20:45:00 GMT

Sorry @fortune,

I won't take any Opiod. Addiction withdrawal is probably like other health issues, where everyone is different. I have no idea what you are experiencing other than I too have had days without sleeping. However I knew the reasons at the times. Most were because of my work hours of Midnight to 8am(Graveyard Shift). Best bet is to talk with the one who wrote your Prescription.

hckynut(john)

Re: Can't Sleep

mimilucy — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:22:46 GMT

Glassman Night Time "sleep aid" has kava kava in it. Please, everyone, read up on kava kava before starting to swallow these pills.

ALSO, do your research on everything he sells. There are side effects and interactions that might surprise you.

Re: Can't Sleep

qbetzforreal — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:38:07 GMT

Please speak with your doctor before your start any supplements. Your post does not mention if you spoke with doctor informing him/her that you stopped the medication. Some meds like opiods require being wean off the meds. Good luck and I hope you receive some relief. @fortune

Re: Can't Sleep

fortune — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 03:20:35 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@fortune. Are you getting some physical exercise? That will do me in and send me right off to Dreamland. My doctor keeps giving me scripts for Hydrocodone, and I keep never filling them. The rigamarole you have to go through to take it just isn't worth the trouble.

@Kachina624

Thank you for the suggestion! I have been on my back since April. I can sit for a short time and walk short distances. I'm trying to increase my exercise slowly, since you are absolutely right about my need for more exercise!!

Re: Can't Sleep

fortune — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 03:22:06 GMT

@qbetzforreal wrote:
Please speak with your doctor before your start any supplements. Your post does not mention if you spoke with doctor informing him/her that you stopped the medication. Some meds like opiods require being wean off the meds. Good luck and I hope you receive some relief. @fortune

@qbetzforreal

I will try to get him on the phone next week. I have an appointment at the end of the month. Thank you for your post!!

Re: Can't Sleep

fortune — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 03:24:48 GMT

@hckynut wrote:

Sorry @fortune,

I won't take any Opiod. Addiction withdrawal is probably like other health issues, where everyone is different. I have no idea what you are experiencing other than I too have had days without sleeping. However I knew the reasons at the times. Most were because of my work hours of Midnight to 8am(Graveyard Shift). Best bet is to talk with the one who wrote your Prescription.

hckynut(john)

@hckynut

I will definitely call him next week! He's harder to get on the phone than Donald Trump! Thanks for your suggestion! Hope you, Cindy, and the kitties are doing fine these days!

Re: Can't Sleep

fortune — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 03:27:26 GMT

@mousiegirl wrote:
@fortune wrote:
I was taking Oxycodone for a broken back for several months. I purposely went off of it for fear of getting addicted. It's been at least a month since I took the last pill, and now I can't sleep. Several nights will go by without my sleeping at all. Has anyone else experienced withdrawal symptoms with this drug?

@fortune Have you tried Andrew Lessman's Night Time? It really works. Melatonin alone didn't work for me, but this has that, and other ingredients that work. No grogginess, just relaxes one so one can fall asleep.

@mousiegirl

Thank you, Mousiegirl! I will try it. I did take melatonin and it did work once or twice!

Re: Can't Sleep

Drythe — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 03:54:22 GMT

@fortune

I’m sorry to hear of your back troubles. As a chronic insomniac, who has never found a cure I wish you luck.

Just FYI, I have always been told that quitting strong medication cold turkey can have bad effects. Think it is supposed to be best to taper off, although I never have. Perhaps your inability to sleep comes from that?

How well did you sleep before you hurt your back?

Re: Can't Sleep

fortune — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 04:17:33 GMT

@Drythe wrote:
@fortune

I’m sorry to hear of your back troubles. As a chronic insomniac, who has never found a cure I wish you luck.

Just FYI, I have always been told that quitting strong medication cold turkey can have bad effects. Think it is supposed to be best to taper off, although I never have. Perhaps your inability to sleep comes from that?

How well did you sleep before you hurt your back?

@Drythe

Hi! Before I hurt my back, I had trouble sleeping. I found I slept best during the day and up at night. I took one 1 mg. ativan each night and that did the trick. Now, I can't sleep at all. It isn't the pain from my back, but it is as if the sleep mechanism in my brain isn't working any more. I go two or three nights and days without sleep.

My son has the same sleep problem as me (before I hurt my back)--he stays up late at night and takes naps during the day. I have tried melatonin at his suggestion. He says it works for him. I've also ordered Andrew Lessman's Night Time from HSN to try.

I'm going to call my doctor and also start an exercise routine with his O.K. I'm pretty sure it is the stopping of the oxycodone that triggered my current problem. I just stopped taking it suddenly!

Do you exercise at all?

Re: Can't Sleep

luvdoodles — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 04:37:42 GMT

I have always heard that when you want to get off that type of medicine you have to wean off it in order to lessed the side effects. Your doctor will explain to how to do it safely. I have insominia and I take Lorazapan. I have for years. Sleep pretty good most nights now. As you know not sleeping is very bad for your whole body.

Re: Can't Sleep

hckynut — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 17:15:29 GMT

@luvdoodles

Good call. The human body needs rest(sleep) to be able to function well. The more healthy and physically fit, the human body, it is generally more able to ward off contagious illnesses and the like.

@fortune Whatever exercise movements you are able to do will certainly benefit your body. Not sure that will help your sleep problem, but it doesn't cost much to give it a try! I know after my good workouts ice skating, I never have a problem with sleeping. For me, 4 hours sleep usually rejuvenates my body.

hckynut(john)