Melatonin

[Shalf]

Anyone used a melatonin spray as a sleeping aid? Some mixed reviews re the effectiveness of melatonin.

[Simba1992]

Unfortunately melatonin is not recommended for RA sufferers. Studies have shown that even though often beneficial for healthy people infact makes inflammation worse in RA.🙁

[Simba1992 in reply to Simba1992]

Here is explanation on why.

ard.bmj.com/content/64/8/1109

[Shalf in reply to Simba1992]

Thanks. Didn't know that. It's more the Fibro that's causing insomnia but if it can makes my RA worse then I won't go there.

[Simba1992 in reply to Shalf]

Have you thought about trying LDN? Also a nontoxic alternative for better sleep quality among other things. For me it has made a great difference in restful sleep. Have been using it for 2 years. Could really feel the difference when stopped for a while!

[Shalf in reply to Simba1992]

Thanks Simba. No I haven't. Will look into that. I need to sleep to function properly. Been reading some articles on people who can go about their business easily having approx 4 hours sleep but they are healthy people. Even before I developed RA and Fibromyalgia, I needed sleep as I exercised a lot. It is mentally and physically energising for me. x

[Simba1992 in reply to Shalf]

LDN has shown promising results for fibro as well👍🏻

kresserinstitute.com/low-do...

[Shalf in reply to Simba1992]

That's appreciated Simba, very helpful x

[Hidden in reply to Simba1992]

Is it available over the counter or only on script

[Simba1992 in reply to Hidden]

Over the counter.

[nablur in reply to Simba1992]

I take Trazadone aka Deseryl for sleep vits an antidepressant that works very well for sleep. 😴

[Shalf in reply to nablur]

Thanks Nablur - will check that out X

[oldtimer]

There is a useful summary of the uses and side effects of melatonin here: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

[Shalf in reply to oldtimer]

Thank you