insomnia

[Rena1979 29]

Anyone else going through insomnia while post op. I have never had this much of a problem falling asleep and it started 3 days ago and I'm 8 days post- op. this is not making me a happy camper.

[colorado 21]

I found it difficult to sleep post-op. It got better (which doesn't help you much now) Also I have an out-of-the norm reaction to narcotic pain medication - in that it doesn't make me sleepy like it does many people, It causes insomnia. But the pain medication was very necessary so I just put up with it the insomnia and sleep whenever I am able.

[Rena1979 29]

Oh thank you thought I was loosing my mind. I have not slept all night, but do not feel tired. And I know about the reversal on the pain meds. My mother had shoulder surgery and instead of her laying down sleeping when I went to her house, the freaking house was spotless. Haha.

Been doing some research ( since I have been up all night) and this appears to be common. Better not remain a pattern. Lol.

[sc_mama4 92]

I'm five yrs post op and have it severe. I haven't slept since yesterday. I do this frequently and its a pita.

[jerz 251]

Yeah. I have to take ambien.

[Rena1979 29]

My doctor was suppose to send it in yesterday to the pharmacy. Apparently he forgot too! Gonna call him today and cuss his butt out lol.

[hockeymumzie 181]

I live with insomnia all the time. Asking me to sleep after surgery yea right I'm even more wired. Now add on sleeping with a bi pap machine let's just say my mask is off more than on.

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[BBdoodle 483]

I have trouble sleeping as well, I try to do yoga in the evening which is VERY relaxing and I drink extra strength sleepy time tea, it knocks me right out.

[Rena1979 29]

My doctor prescribed me ambien. I slept all night last night it was heavenly. Oh thank heavens. I am a drug and alcohol counselor, in an inpatient facility and am a single mother of 2. I need sleep to function or I would go clinically insane. Lol.

[kiwiladydee 402]

Ambien was too strong for me after surgery. Now I'm on a low dose colonpin

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[hockeymumzie 181]

Ambien and ativan alone did not work for me, next came a mixture of both together still does not work. Trazadone does not work. I inherited my aunts horrible insomnia.

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[Rena1979 29]

Ambien and ativan alone did not work for me' date=' next came a mixture of both together still does not work. Trazadone does not work. I inherited my aunts horrible insomnia.

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Well thank heavens it did something because I was about to loose my mind. Lol.

Did you ever try elavil. It's an old antidepressant but it's good. Might ask your doctors about it.

[hockeymumzie 181]

Well thank heavens it did something because I was about to loose my mind. Lol.

Did you ever try elavil. It's an old antidepressant but it's good. Might ask your doctors about it.

No i haven't. I will have to ask the next time I'm in.

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[Rena1979 29]

No i haven't. I will have to ask the next time I'm in.

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Yes and you can take it up to 100 mg. good luck.

[nairali 48]

I'm still up at 5:30 and found this. This insomnia is freaking awful! Omg. I'm 4 weeks out and have had it for 2 weeks.

Guess I'm gonna have to check into sleeping meds. This just sucks. I wonder y it happens?

I hope it passes soon too?!?!