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Post by ouchy on Jul 9, 2006 11:22:54 GMT -5
This is pretty cool. One of my friends recommended melatonin supplements for sleep. I bought a little bottle last night at Wal-Mart, and I slept reallllly well. You take just one tablet 15-20 min. before you are ready to sleep. It's great!
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Post by erzulie on Jul 9, 2006 11:56:12 GMT -5
Hmm, I'll have to look into that, since I have trouble sleeping sometimes. It seems like a weird thing to take for that though!
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Post by ouchy on Jul 9, 2006 19:38:15 GMT -5
Why would it be a weird thing to take melatonin for sleep? Melatonin is pretty much what regulates our bodies be able to sleep/wake.
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Post by erzulie on Jul 9, 2006 20:46:14 GMT -5
Well, I guess I didn't realize it did that. I could only remember it having to do with your skin tone.
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Post by ouchy on Jul 9, 2006 20:47:08 GMT -5
ahhh. I think that is melanin.
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Post by erzulie on Jul 9, 2006 21:56:44 GMT -5
Ah yes, I thought I might be getting my words mixed up. Well I will look into this supplement.
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Post by meka on Jul 11, 2006 4:27:41 GMT -5
Melatonin, huh?
Were you in endo pain at the time you used it? That's usually the only time I can't sleep well. If it helped you through that, that's awesome.
I'm glad you found something to help. I'm gonna go look it up now.
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Post by maryland on Jul 19, 2006 14:12:46 GMT -5
I can't take Melatonin it makes my heart race it feels like it's going to pop out of my chest. So becareful if you haven't taken this before. It works great for my mom but not for me. And I was not on any meds at time of take the Melatonin. It is a great stuff if it works for you. My dr is a O.D. and that is what he told me to take. Good luck to all that takes it.
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Post by erzulie on Jul 22, 2006 23:09:18 GMT -5
Ok, I got a bottle of melatonin and was going to test it tonight, but I decided to do some research first. I wish I had done this before I bought it! Now that I've read this, I don't think I should take it. Here is what it says about melatonin on www.medicinenet.com/melatonin-oral/article.htmUSES: Melatonin has been used for sleep disorders (e.g., insomnia and jet lag). Some herbal/diet supplement products have been found to contain possibly harmful impurities/additives. Check with your pharmacist for more details regarding the particular brand you use. The FDA has not reviewed this product for safety or effectiveness. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. HOW TO USE: Take this product by mouth generally 2 hours before bedtime. Results may be seen within 30 minutes. Follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Full benefit is usually seen after 1 to 3 days of use. If your condition persists or worsens or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, seek immediate medical attention. SIDE EFFECTS: Headache or altered sleep pattern may occur. If either of these effects persists or worsens, contact your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: mental or mood changes, itching, fast heartbeat, sensation of heaviness in the head. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: If you have any of the following health problems, consult your doctor before using melatonin: disorders of immune system, liver or kidney disease, stroke, depression, epilepsy, diabetes. Limit alcohol intake, as it may aggravate certain side effects of this product. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). Liquid preparations of this product may contain sugar and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this product. Melatonin is not recommended for use in children (under 20 years old). Do not use this product if you plan to become pregnant. It may have a contraceptive (birth control) effect. Melatonin is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using this product. It is not known if this product is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. I don't know how often it causes headaches, but as I get migraines I'm not sure if I want to take the risk. I'd maybe try it anyway (since lack of sleep causes headaches too), but it says consult your doctor if you have disorders of the immune system. Well, endometriosis affects your immune system, so maybe none of us should be taking this! If I thought doctors knew very much I'd consult one, but I'm not sure I'd trust a doctors advice either way. I wonder what it does to your immune system. Knowing that would help me to know whether it would actually be a bad idea in my case or not.
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Post by erzulie on Jul 22, 2006 23:15:34 GMT -5
I found this on another website: Some people may experience vivid dreams or nightmares when they take melatonin. Overuse or incorrect use of melatonin could disrupt circadian rhythms. Melatonin can cause drowsiness if taken during the day. Individuals experiencing morning drowsiness after taking melatonin at night should take less of the supplement. Additional side effects that have been reported from melatonin include stomach cramps, dizziness, headache, irritability, decreased libido, breast enlargement in men (called gynecomastia), and decreased sperm count. Melatonin could interfere with fertility and also should not be taken by pregnant or nursing women. from www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Melatonincs.htmlWhoa, decreased sperm count. I'd better stay away from this stuff!
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Post by ouchy on Jul 23, 2006 0:39:38 GMT -5
Yikes. That is scary! Yah, you need to keep up your sperm count, erzulie! Just kidding!!!
Actually, regarding Maryland's post about melatonin causing her heart to race, the same thing happens to my mother.
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Post by erzulie on Jul 23, 2006 11:32:50 GMT -5
I'm glad Maryland posted that, too. I took a portion of a melatonin tablet last night to see if it would cause any side effects, and it didn't. Maybe next weekend I will take a larger dosage to see how that works. I wish I could find more information about the immune disorders thing though, because I don't know if it's safe for me to take at all. I'm hoping it will be ok as long as I don't take it often, because I need something for my occasional bouts of insomnia.
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Post by ouchy on Jul 23, 2006 11:37:07 GMT -5
My friend who recommended the melatonin actually is in her 50's and has had endometriosis since she was a little girl. She's taken the melatonin for about 10 years now. I know if you find anything on the immune disorders and melatonin, you'll post it. So, thanks in advance should you find anything.
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Post by meka on Jul 23, 2006 21:49:40 GMT -5
Hey, Ouchy. I'm not sure whether you missed my question, or if I just didn't see/understand the answer, so I'll ask again. Does the melatonin help you sleep when you are in pain, or only on low/non-pain days? thanks!
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Post by ouchy on Jul 23, 2006 22:03:38 GMT -5
Hey, Meka! Sorry! I totally missed it! The melatonin helps me sleep whether or not I am in pain. It makes me fall asleep quickly, and when I take it I have a lot of dreams, so I know it causes me to sleep deeply. What I like about it as opposed to pharmaceutical sleep medications is that the melatonin does not make me feel foggy and groggy the next day Sorry for not responding to your earlier post!
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