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Insomnia
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Managing insomnia in Parkinson’s disease can be challenging. Medications like dopamine agonists may exacerbate sleep issues. Non-pharmacological strategies like maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and creating a calming bedtime routine may help. Consultation with a healthcare provider or an online pharmacy can offer personalized guidance and treatment options.
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I have to take 25-100 pills at night just asleep. I cannot sleep without them.
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Actually, I can also often suffer from insomnia. In order to anticipate this and try to avoid it, I have developed certain rituals. I always go for a walk before going to bed, and I used to do it just because I liked it so much. And now, after reading the information from https://betterme.world/articles/walking-6-miles-a-day/, I do it because walking burns calories. And so it turns out that I manage to do two things at once: walk to sleep better and lose weight at the same time.
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I find by going to bed later, after 11PM, that I do sleep longer,maybe an hour and half, before waking up. Definitely there is a urlogical problem associated with the PD, so by going to bed later allows you the not having to use the bathroom as much. Also, I agree a fast 20 minute nap, maybe once in the morning and once in the afternoon helps.
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I find that I sleep about 1-1/2 hrs, regardless of when I go to bed, before waking up to pee, regardless of how I control my liquid intake. I am usually awake for two or three hours before I might doze off in my recliner for another hour or two. Then I am up for sure. Sometimes I can nap in the morning or afternoon, usually only for about 20 minutes. This routine is very wearing on my cognition. I’m beginning to second guess all my decisions. Depression looms.
While awake I wander around the house, try reading, do some crochet, reorganize the pantry. Lately I have been plugging into classical music and that seems to distract my mind and allow me to sleep.
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For insomnia I recommend learning the practice of Transcendental Meditation. One typically would not do it before bed as it can act as a stimulant. Ideally you would meditate twice a day ( mid morning and mid afternoon ). It can calm your dreams and…if you have lost sleep it compensates for it like taking a very efficient Power Nap. Not everyone can learn it, but I like to say that if I can learn it, anyone can. Not to be confused with “contemplation”, it’s a technique used to quiet the mind and generate alpha waves. Any type of meditation would be helpful.
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Ms Juarez, sorry to hear about your insomnia. WWP when first dx could not fall asleep right away. She didn’t want to take over the counter sleeping pills or Rx drugs because they cause drug hangovers the next morning. After trying different natural methods, showers before bedtime, warm milk, reading, etc., nothing worked. Finally she asked her neurologist about CBD, he approved taking it. She order CBD tincture online and tried it. She was pleasantly surprised that she fell asleep and would sleep up to 10 hrs per night. It also helps with her stress and anxiety plus relieves muscle pain. She takes about 25mg (about 12 drops under her tongue) 3 times a day. It is safe and very affordable. We vetted the company that sells it online and she was satisfied with the research. They also make an ointment that she rubs on her painful muscles. Their products are affordable and safe. The name of the company is Greenforia. You can find them online. Wish you luck and hopefully return to sleeping.
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I take a magnesium supplement before bedtime, and use melatonin whenever I feel like I need it. As well, I find that tart cherry juice in the evening is very helpful.
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/tart-cherry-juice
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Sleep Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice
Research shows that tart cherry juice can help you sleep, aid in muscle recovery, and promote brain health. Learn how it works and how much to drink.
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