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Suggest Treatment For Sleep Disturbance While On Melatonin
I am considering taking melatonin 10 mg dose every now and then when I am exhausted and have had my sleep interrupted. I only take vitamins each day and once a month I take a B-12 injection as I don t have a stomach but a pouch that was created for me in 2006. I take Vitamin C 1000mg chewable, Caltrate 2 tablets chewable daily, Vitamine D soft gels 3000 iu s 1500 mg of glucosamine /chondroiten, Biotin sofgel 1 daily 1200 mg, 2 gummies adult multipurpose Vitamine and a B-12 adult gummy supplement. Finally, today I began taking 1 calcium soft chewable 500 mg and Fish, Flax& Borage Oil w/Omega 3,6, 9.
Wed, 26 Sep 2018
Hi,
Treatment for sleep disorders can vary depending on the type and underlying cause. However, it generally includes a combination of medical treatments and lifestyle changes.
Medical Treatments: Medical treatment for sleep disturbances might include any of the following:
1. Sleeping pills
2. Melatonin supplements
3. Allergy or cold medication
4. Medications for any underlying health issues
5. Breathing device or surgery (usually for sleep apnea)
6. A dental guard (usually for teeth grinding)
Lifestyle adjustments can greatly improve your quality of sleep, especially when they’re done along with medical treatments. You may want to consider:
1. Incorporating more vegetables and fish into your diet, and reducing
2. Sugar intake
3. Reducing stress and anxiety by exercising
4. Creating and sticking to a regular sleeping schedule
5. Drinking less water before bedtime
6. Limiting your caffeine intake, especially in the late afternoon or evening
7. Decreasing tobacco and alcohol use
8. Eating smaller low carbohydrate meals before bedtime
Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day can also significantly improve your sleep quality. While you might be tempted to sleep in on the weekends, this can make it more difficult to wake up and fall asleep during the workweek.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sanjay Kini,
General & Family Physician
Treatment for sleep disorders can vary depending on the type and underlying cause. However, it generally includes a combination of medical treatments and lifestyle changes.
Medical Treatments: Medical treatment for sleep disturbances might include any of the following:
1. Sleeping pills
2. Melatonin supplements
3. Allergy or cold medication
4. Medications for any underlying health issues
5. Breathing device or surgery (usually for sleep apnea)
6. A dental guard (usually for teeth grinding)
Lifestyle adjustments can greatly improve your quality of sleep, especially when they’re done along with medical treatments. You may want to consider:
1. Incorporating more vegetables and fish into your diet, and reducing
2. Sugar intake
3. Reducing stress and anxiety by exercising
4. Creating and sticking to a regular sleeping schedule
5. Drinking less water before bedtime
6. Limiting your caffeine intake, especially in the late afternoon or evening
7. Decreasing tobacco and alcohol use
8. Eating smaller low carbohydrate meals before bedtime
Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day can also significantly improve your sleep quality. While you might be tempted to sleep in on the weekends, this can make it more difficult to wake up and fall asleep during the workweek.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sanjay Kini,
General & Family Physician
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