i have aps can't go to sleep at night dr gave me a script for valium has anyone else tried this to help fall asleep?

[strawberryblonde]

[77tiger05]

Well, valium usually puts me right out, but some people are different. Maybe you should have a talk with your doctor about this. God luck, it can be hard to sleep sometimes.

[Sue2803]

My Rheumy put me on Amitriptyline and it worked, unfortunately I put on loads of weight with it, so came off it, consequently sleep is really difficult. Trying to persevere without taking anything though may have to try something else.

[Jane-Martin]

Hi hon, I have had problems with sleeping for SO many years. I could honestly not sleep for 6-7 days/nights, not even drop off for a few minutes. The doctors never took me seriously and never offered anything. I just had to cope. After my diagnosis, doctors had no problem with prescribing me a sleeping tablet, I have taken them for 10 years now. I try to take half a tablet instead of a whole one, it mainly works as well. I could talk for hours on this issue.....but, simply put, Valium is ok, but I think he wont prescibe it for long...then what?

[tAigers]

Hi there,

I had trouble with sleep too and my doctor gave me antidepressants to help me sleep. Anyhow to cut a long story short. I did take them and they did help a little the first week. I came off them and the second week I slept. I dunno do sleeping aids really help at all. I found alot of what I was eating too was affecting me I had to much acid in my system. I hope this helps somewhat.

take care,

Catherine