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How Can Insomnia After A Lithotripsy Procedure Be Treated?
I was put to sleep twice in the past 2 months once for a stint and the other 4 weeks later for lithotripsy. it has been two months since my last surgery and I still have insomnia is this something that might go away, I am currently taking trazadone and Tylenol pm to put me to sleep at night , my problem is that this is becoming less effective as the weeks go by and I am not sure at this point where to turn. My GP doesn t have a plan on how to confront this problem as it continues. Looking for answers
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Some suggestions that I have to treat insomnia are:
-Take prescription medication such as Lunesta.
-Lifestyle changes, such as, go to bed when you feel tired.
-Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
-Don’t smoke.
-Avoid caffeinated drinks.
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How Can Insomnia After A Lithotripsy Procedure Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some suggestions that I have to treat insomnia are: -Take prescription medication such as Lunesta. -Lifestyle changes, such as, go to bed when you feel tired. -Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. -Don’t smoke. -Avoid caffeinated drinks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.