Trouble Waking

Hi 

If you are not on any medication, I would see my GP as soon as possible to get a health check.

Hi All,

I am on medication but it has been changed over the years and I was off it for a long peroid so I don't think it's related. However I am now on Amitriptyline but only 10mg and I don't feel it has effected my sleep.

My blood pressure is ok as I've been into hospital many times over the last few years so it cant be that.

Perhaps a trip to the doctor is needed then. Thanks for the many replies.

Adam Amitriptyline is the first antidepressant I tried and it did not agree with me at all.  What helped my sleep immensely was the antidepressant imipramine, brand name Tofranil.

This can be used as an antidepressant depending on the dose and is a sedative.

Ear surgery?

Ear problems can impact widely.

I have sleep problems. As a mature student  I find the best way to function is to sleep when I can and work when I feel good.

Not funtion normally can become a guilt trip.

GP's tell me the most important thing is to NORMALISE my sleep.

This is nonsense.

I may as well consult the Daily Mail.

The only sensible advice about sleep I received from GP was that medics don't know much because best research has been part of torture programs and GP's don't like to think about that.

Try herbal remedies rather than pharmaceuticals with nasty side effects.

Look after diet. Use meditation, yoga, tai chi or similar.

Don't beat yourself up about not being normal.

If you need to sleep then sleep. Do the best you can while awake.

Good luck.

 

Hello Adam,

I too have always needed lots of sleep and was always tired at Uni. Many other symptoms too. Turns out I have Gilbert's syndrome Have you had your Bilirubin levels tested? They would show up in any liver function test. Doctor's tend to dismiss Gilbert's as having very little impact on health but justlook at forums for Gilbert's sufferers and you'll see a different story. Amitriptyline is known to cause problems for Gilbert's sufferers because of the way the liver processes it. Gilbert's symptoms are worsened during times of stress, other illness etc. which could explain why you feel worse since your ear surgery. It's worth asking your doctor to check your Bilirubin levels. Severe fatigue is the most common symptom and it has been suggested that many people diagnosedwith ME actually have Gilbert's.

I would agree with others that you need to be in bed by 10pm for a good night's rest. Good Luck.

Hi Adam, if you're regularly seeing a gp, perhaps you can ask  him to refer you to have a sleep study done on you over a period of time; say 24 hours? That way they'll be able to see where some of your problems are. At least then, you'll hopefully a little more informed & work on the problem accordingly.