Tired of being tired

[KellyKellySP]

I suffer from rls, but I mostly have problems with being tired during the day. My doctor said it is from PLMD, from my Rls. I'm taking 800 mg Gabopenton at night, but still having to go to bed at 8pm due to being so tired. Any suggestions? I'm only 43 yrs old and tired of being tired.

[Madlegs1]

PLMD and rls are different ailments. One does not lead to another.

If you are tired because of rls- there are medications available.

In the short term - resetting your sleep pattern would involve a few nights of shortacting sleeping pills such as Zolpidem - low dose.

Long term - you need to sort the rls.

Avoid triggers-"antihistamines , antidepressants, many types of foods- search the last few weeks of posts- it's all there.

Up your Gaba but avoid taking any form of magnesium- antacid etc , 2 hrs either side. Max gaba should be about 1000. Otherwise look at topping up with codeine or tramadol. Get advice from a Knowledgeable doctor.

Get a knowledgeable doctor.

You will get sorted but need to do a lot of research - reading posts on this site will be invaluable.

Also on

rlshelp.org

Good luck.

[KellyKellySP in reply to Madlegs1]

Ty! My family doctor is treating me now. He added 400 MG st 5pm and then 800 MG of GABA. Im not on any other meds. If this doesn't help I'm going to a sleep doctor. I hope this additional med at 5 pm helps. That puts me at a total of 1200 mg.

[Hidden]

Man, I hear you there!!! Not to make age a competition here, but I have only just turned 37 and am already tired of going through life exhausted. May I ask what meds. (if any) besides gabapentin you’re on?

[KellyKellySP in reply to Hidden]

Nothing, just gummy vitamins. Pretty healthy so nothing else needed. If I need to add to the GABANK I will to help.

[datsoon1]

hi, i am also on Gabo 600mg , tired or knackered as i put it some days just dont exist anymore,i am sitting here at about 3.30pm trying to get into the shower.one more cup of tea might do it...