Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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Nixie319 01/29/2013

Yesterday I went to a new family doctor who I'm hoping will accept me as her patient - others seem to reject me due to my pre-existing health conditions.

After filling her in on my issues, she wanted me to start Melatonin a half hour before going to bed each night. She said it would help me sleep so that I can wake up feeling better rested, and ultimately have more energy.

Has anyone taken Melatonin and, if so, how did it work for you?

Thanks!

PeaceN2You 01/30/2013

There are people it works for - I'm not one of them.

It didn't make me sleepy - just gave me horrible restless legs.

countr 01/30/2013

I have been on Melatonin for about one year. I take 9mg at bedtime. For me it has helped. I also take DHEA 7 with it. It helps me to go to sleep easily and I awake feeling rested. I know it doesn't work for everyone, but my Dr even takes it himself. He says alot of elderly people do real well with Melatonin. I've never had any side effects from it.

deleted_user 01/31/2013

Hi Nixie319,
My step daughter has been on this for years a low dosage , it seems to help her. She's in her twenties. Good luck. isabee

deleted_user 02/20/2013

I suffered from insomnia for several years. Melatonin helped me to a degree. It would help me fall asleep but when I woke up in the middle of the night, I was on my own till morning. The biggest improvement for my sleep and pain came when I started earthing based on my doctors advise.

Also, my 7 year old has a hard time falling asleep before 11 pm, which is too late since we get up at 5:30am. Her dr. recommended a small dose of melatonin. It really helps her a lot.

LynnJ55 02/21/2013

I've tried Melatonin several times because my regular doctor and my sleep specialist recommended it. Even at the lowest dose, it would give me horrible nightmares. I didn't wake up as many times during the night so I guess I was sleeping better, but I couldn't handle the bad dreams.

deleted_user 02/27/2013

I was taking 5 HTP (which I loved) but it was giving me awful dreams. Started taking 10mg Melatonin; no problems, will sleep, but won't stay asleep. Also don't wake up bright and shiney in the morning like did on the 5 HTP. Whatever works, keep it; until then, just try a few things and see what sticks (under the care of your health care provider, of course). I hope you find something reliable - a great night's sleep makes a world of difference what kind of day you're going to have with fibro!

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