Re: hey, sweets.
04/20/04 09:13 AM
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LauraSue
Reged: 01/14/04
Posts: 4812
Loc: New York City
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i've got my next Doctor's appt today... we'll see. i'm going to tell her that her stupid "this'll help you get deep sleep medication" A) makes my mouth dry and yucky, B) makes me crave sweets, C) made me gain 6 lbs (in a week!), and D) only helps me get deep sleep every few days....
well, it's better than NO deep sleep, right!?
Hey Jen! As the resident expert on fibro sleep meds, just wanted to add my 2 cents. The dry mouth gets better as your body adjusts but never goes away completely. Look for Biotene toothpaste, mouthwash and chewing gum, which help alot. As far as B and C, these side effects may also lessen with time, but there are others she could try also.
As far as D, try adding two tablets of Benadryl at bedtime -- did the trick for me and is cheap and safe and OTC. Or there's other things she can try like Ambien which works for a lot of people on the fibro boards.
Just don't give up, okay, sweetie pie?
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