Sleep problems

[Oceanviewed]

I am late stage four kidney disease with a GFR of 20. Recently I have had difficulties sleeping at night and wonder if that is common with people at my stage. If so what do you do about it as it adds to the overall feeling of fatigue. My doctor says I am too old for sleeping pills whatever that means

[Juliepkd]

Hi. I do understand how tough it is when sleeping is difficult. I was at stage 4 for about 2 years and found that eating my main meal at lunchtime and a lighter tea/supper helped. Also I can recommend a few drops of pure Lavender oil on your pillow as you are going to bed. It's available from most pharmacies and health stores. It really helped me when I spent hours tossing and turning and cramping up in my legs. Staying active and going outside for walks when I could, was a godsend, I found if I just sat around I wasn't physically tired enough to sleep despite feeling absolutely knackered! Stay off alcohol and think about swapping to decaffeinated tea/coffee. After midday. All pretty boring advice, but it did make a difference to me. Wishing you all the best.

[Oceanviewed in reply to Juliepkd]

Thanks Juliepkd. Will give it a try.

[Bronco1964]

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