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At End Of My Tether. Use A Sleeping Tablet And Have For A Number Of Years. Now I I Waken Up So Exhausted. Any Thoughts? Blessings And Lov

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Nairn, Highlands Scotland
September 15
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi @A MyCOPDTeam Member and I'm also not a doctor but thought I'd add my nickel's worth of info. I use Melatonin to get a good night sleep which is a natural herb, I take 1000mg vitamin C, B12 for energy, mulleine (herb/vitamin) for breathing and elderberry (herb). I "m luckily not on O2 but keep a bottled water next to my bed or maybe you could use a humidifier? Good luck and hope you find something that helps! Take care!!😀

September 15
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member your doctor should at least order an ultra sound on your stomach; they can tell a great deal from an ultrasound. Possible the sleeping pill and stomach problems are connected? I am sorry to hear you have no support, or very little anyway; I would be so frustrated if I were you! I am not on oxygen so I won't even try to comment on that one. I can only wish you luck and maybe more people will comment. @A MyCOPDTeam Member had some good suggestions, so you could maybe try that. Many hugs to you, Chris
September 15, 2024

September 15
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I certainly am not a doctor @A MyCOPDTeam Member, but is it possible that your system has built up an immunity to your sleeping pill? Some medication just keeps building up in your system and just stops working after a while, but I don't know if sleeping pills are one of those kind or not. Is it an over the counter sleeping pill or a prescription? I don't know why I asked that, because I'm sure the build up would occur in either one. Again that is strictly MY opinion, so maybe someone else has another suggestion. Chris
September 14, 2024

September 15
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member The Dry mouth and lips is probably due to Breathing through the Mouth. Trying the Oxygen while you sleep might be good, Can't hurt.

September 15
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I take waaaaay too many pills @A MyCOPDTeam Member. I hardly get through with my morning pills and it's time to start on the noon pills and then the evening pills and then the bedtime pills! Guess that's what happens when your body starts telling you it's getting old.😂Hope you have a good night Fran. Hugs to you, Chris
September 15, 2024

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