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Insomnia is a symptom, rather than a disease, and is characterized by inadequate quantity or quality of sleep. People with insomnia complain of difficulty falling or staying asleep, which results in significant impairment of daytime functioning. Insomnia is categorized as transient (shorter than one week), short-term (one to three weeks) or chronic (longer than three...

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Talos4
Talos4

It's now 1am Friday.  Been awake since 7am Monday morning.  Taking prednisone for ulcerative colitis and wham here comes the insomnia.  Truly an experience I'd like to forget.  Been going to work everyday coming home exhausted but no sleep in sight.  Wide awake nightmare.  I don't no what to do.  Any advice would be much appreciated. 

sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
I sympathize...I've had to take Prednisone in the past and it will definitely keep you from sleeping! All I can say is do your best to rest and relax your body even if you can't sleep. Also, depending on how long you are going to be on the Prednisone for, talk to your Dr....if this is a short term course your sleep will return to normal once you stop the med, if you are going to be on it long term, your Dr may prescribe something to help counteract the effects of the Prednisone so you can sleep.
Wishing you all the best....
Hypnos07
Hypnos07
Hi Talos, I agree with Sonny's good advice. This is a tough issue, as pain plus the steroid can make sleep difficult to say the least.

I'd also suggest staying with whatever sleep program you already use. Consistency in sleep timing is important. Bright light first thing is important. And stay with the daily exercise to your ability, as that will help tire you out. Anything you can do during the days to tire yourself out both physically and mentally will help you sleep better.
Melatonin-Momma
Melatonin-Momma
I found some All Natural Melatonin Sleep Strips that are Amazing!!!

Double the dose of Melatonin that Dr Fresh Sleeping Strips have!!!

1 little strip KNOCKED me out last night..
I think i will take 1/2 of the little strip tonight

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Thank you Lord lol
Vocklobster
Vocklobster
Sometimes you need a change of scenery. Move to another quiet, dark room for awhile