Sleep issues and melatonin

[Helliborous]

Hi everyone, has anyone sound information regarding the use of melatonin with autoimmune disease. I am reading conflicting advice about using it with certain autoimmune issues, although it doesn't mention PA or Hashimoto's specifically. Any advice would be helpful as my sleep or should I say lack of it is a big problem. Many thanks

[ottolinebear]

I have found that supplementing melatonin only works for about three nights and then I revert. I have found a) staying off screens in the evening, b) going for a walk at dawn (or just early in the summer...dawn is TOO early) and maybe supplementing GABA before bed more helpful. I try to go to bed at 9 or 9.30

[Helliborous in reply to ottolinebear]

Thanks ottolinebear, is the GABA you refer to Gabapentin the prescription drug ? I always walk but in the evening

[ottolinebear in reply to Helliborous]

No! The precursor to Melatonin. GABA. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). If you don't have time to walk in the morning then at least have a cuppa in the morning light. It will regulate your circadian rhythm.

[Helliborous in reply to ottolinebear]

Thanks ottolottolinebear, I hear ya 🙂👍

[Newhealth in reply to ottolinebear]

I second that about staying off of screens, particularly being in close proximity to a device that is streaming content of any sort. I verily believe that excessive RF is ruinous to sleep and sleep cycles.

[Helliborous in reply to Newhealth]

Thanks Newhealth, I need to be more disciplined as I do sometimes use screens in the evening

[Newhealth in reply to Helliborous]

If you order an RF meter (i recommend the Trifield) you'll see how much RF your exposed to, it's frankly shocking. Compare what your exposed to to what they permit school children to be exposed to (very low levels are permitted there) in Switzerland and really makes you start to think.Cheers

[Helliborous in reply to Newhealth]

Thank you for the information Newhealth.

[Crimesolver]

I have PA and have used 3mg of liquid Melatonin as a sleep aid each night for the past several years. It has helped me sleep more soundly without any issues.

[Helliborous in reply to Crimesolver]

Hi and thanks Crimesolver for your reply. Good to hear it'it's worked for you

[Jillymo]

Hi Helliborous,

I use a hemp oil at night.

A couple of quirts under the tongue relaxes me and before I know it I am out like a light. 🛌 😴 Zzzzzzzz

[Helliborous]

Hi Jillymo, another option to try I hadn't considered , thanks

[th3joker]

Theres a new sleep drug called daridorexant available on prescription and unlike all other prescription sleep medication it has no side effects that I've noticed.

sleepstation.org.uk/article...

[Helliborous in reply to th3joker]

Thanks for the reply th3joker, I'll look into that .

[IslandKat]

I stock up on melatonin on my trips to the US. My understanding is that you're only meant to use it for three nights, not regularly. I take half a tablet for 2-3 nights if I'm having trouble getting to sleep (when my brain won't shut up!). That seems to work for me. Hope you find something that helps. 🙂

[Helliborous in reply to IslandKat]

Thanks IslandKat, my daughter does the same it works for her and she does a lot of long distance flights. I t's the conflicting advice that concerns me .

[IslandKat in reply to Helliborous]

I know, it's confusing. Hope you can get something that works for you. 🙂

[Helliborous in reply to IslandKat]

Thank you IslandKat.

[Rosydawn]

I am using magnesium glycinate taken just before bed which I find helps along with making sure I take enough physical exercise each day. Other forms of magnesium upset my system or didnt work. Melatonin didn't work for me.

[Helliborous in reply to Rosydawn]

Thanks Rosydawn, I take a marine magnesium containing 5 different types none of which are glycinate so that is something else to try 👍

[canyongirl]

Hi there! I was taking it before dx with PA (but I surely had the PA already), with great success. However, it wasn't a store brand but a dissolveable troche from a compounding pharmacy. Seemed to be higher quality than any brand I had ever tried. That said, I second what others have said about sunlight and restricting screen time at night. Best of luck!

[Helliborous]

Thanks canyongirl, the brand I have sourced from America is 'Now' 3mg I'm going to try tonight , I don't know where it stands in the league tables though. I'll update in a few days.