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Would love some input from you guys about sleep aids.
I've been having migraines and muscle pain. I tough out those and the other symptoms of my chronic illness. But not being able to sleep until pass out exhaustion because of those things is a problem. The constantly shifting schedule isn't good for seeing others or for personal health...
I want to avoid asking a doctor for sleep aids, I know what medications are on offer and they seem particularly unsavory... I've tried melatonin, it doesn't help with this... Would like suggestions for what to research or try if you guys have any.
I like passion flower for a mild but pretty effective sleep aid.
Will probably be trying this too!
Ashwaghanda and valerian for light herbs.
I use red borneo kratom to sleep because it is a powerful painkiller and mild sedative. I like this company's price and quality buy-kratom.us/
If it is the stress keeping you awake then valerian and ashwaghanda will be a potent relaxing herb combination. If the pain is the thing keeping you awake, then kratom will give you the best sleep you've had in a while, just be careful because in the longterm the kratom can be habit forming.
Careful with those first two btw - OC here may be fine but I've found those to be upsetting (stomach etc).
Magnesium, full dose and 3 in 1 (l-threonate, bisglycinate and malate) is what I use before bed. Works well for the migraines and muscle pain. Wonderful sleep aid.
I also use 5-HTP situationally, l-serine (good for fibromyalgia too), and the occasional CBD gummie.
Good luck fren, sleep is central to good health!
Whatever Covid is or isn't, mine started with insomnia. And I had some very sharp headaches as well which were never normal for me. I nebulized hydrogen peroxide. It's kind of a pain to get off your butt and make the mixture and sit down and breathe it in for 10 minutes, but it made a huge difference for me--- first good sleep I had had in months. I hope it helps.
Protocol here:
https://www.spiritofchange.org/nebulized-peroxide-a-simple-remedy-for-covid-19/
2nd reference of protocol with slight differences. https://deeprootsathome.com/dr-mercola-nebulized-peroxide-the-single-most-effective-early-strategy/
Good luck.
Take 400mg magnesium per day. Works for me. Also aids sleep. You can double the dose initially (i.e. morning & night) but stop if you get diarrhoea. (I take magnesium citrate but you might find other variants suit you better.)
Also try 5mg Cetirizine Hydrochloride (antihystamine) before bed for three nights only. If it helps, you can safely take it for 3 nights per week (but check with a doctor). I personally snap a 10mg pill in half.
Finally, check out Clif High's sleep product. https://purebulk.com/products/clif-highs-pure-sleep
DISCLAIMER: I'm suggesting this from personal experience. I'm not a doctor.
I also recommend blood work to check your levels of D3, B12, thyroid function, etc. They are probably low. And if you take statins, STOP.
No statins here, but mast cell issues. (I suspect due to being subjected to a 90s kid vax schedule.) Just checked on the relationship between mast cells and magnesium, and it looks like that'd be a good reason for me to take it alone.
Thanks for the recommendations!
Seriously wild asking for advice here immediately brings something new to try when doctors keep insisting we're totally doing all that can be done.
Yeah, I had problems with IBS for years until I discovered hydroxychloroquine. When I suggested it to my doctor he said "oh, yes, that's effective for some autoimmune disorders. Let me give you a prescription".
Seriously, anyone with autoimmune problems should try HCQ. I take 200 mg daily but not every day. Generally 3-on 2-off. Also occasional Cetirizine Hydrochloride.