snowathlete
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I need some help.
I've had sleep problems since before my ME was diagnosed years ago. I was prescribed amitriptyline which worked for a few years but I became tollerant to it. It also caused my heart to race which was a problem as I upped the dose.
So my doc prescribed tradodone which worked a little, not as well, but it caused me to wake up needing a pee!
So my doc then prescribed me Ambien and it does set me off to sleep. When it wears off I wake up, very early. But at least I am sleeping. Problem is that I've been taking it 5 nights now and I am very emotional. I mean, abnormally emotional, I am crying and in despair really, not myself at all.
To complicate matters though I have suspected food poisoning at the moment that I've had for 12 days and I am waiting on a test result before they potentially prescribe me antibiotics.
So which is causing my emotional problems? I am potentially going to have to stop the drug, but then what? Seems all these drugs have side effects. I am considering trying again to cope without, go natural if you will. I don't know if I can manage that, but I don't know whether another drug is a viable option really.
My doctor is going to call me back soon but I'm not sure what to ask for at the moment. Anyone got some advice?
I've had sleep problems since before my ME was diagnosed years ago. I was prescribed amitriptyline which worked for a few years but I became tollerant to it. It also caused my heart to race which was a problem as I upped the dose.
So my doc prescribed tradodone which worked a little, not as well, but it caused me to wake up needing a pee!
So my doc then prescribed me Ambien and it does set me off to sleep. When it wears off I wake up, very early. But at least I am sleeping. Problem is that I've been taking it 5 nights now and I am very emotional. I mean, abnormally emotional, I am crying and in despair really, not myself at all.
To complicate matters though I have suspected food poisoning at the moment that I've had for 12 days and I am waiting on a test result before they potentially prescribe me antibiotics.
So which is causing my emotional problems? I am potentially going to have to stop the drug, but then what? Seems all these drugs have side effects. I am considering trying again to cope without, go natural if you will. I don't know if I can manage that, but I don't know whether another drug is a viable option really.
My doctor is going to call me back soon but I'm not sure what to ask for at the moment. Anyone got some advice?