had surgery a week ago and since then have not been able to sleep
2006-09-21 18:06:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Call your doctor and tell them that, perhaps he can give you something. But I take Tylenol PM and it works really well. I don't have that hungover feeling in the morning and get the rest I need.
2006-09-21 18:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by mamaloo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are a couple things that can help. I have issues with sleeping from time to time...
1. Make sure you don't go to bed until you are tired.
2. Get exercise in the day, but not too soon before going to bed, it will make you restless.
3. Take a warm bath and use lavendar essential oils or other soothing scent. (that really helps me relax)
4. You can try taking sleep aids, but be careful with those, I had a really bad reaction to Ambien where I ended up sleep driving to work, not good. The OTC ones are safer, I have heard that sominex is a nice gental one that won't make you feel all groggy when you wake up. Also, metatonin is a supliment you can take before bed, it has really helped me.
5. If you have a hard time going to sleep because you have tons of thoughts in your head, keep a notepad by your bed and write down things you think about, that will help turn your mind off because you don't have to try to remember everything thus making it hard to fall asleep.
2006-09-22 01:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by Dewdrop5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're able to, take a nice warm bath and dress in your fuzziest and most comfortable pajamas.
Use a bit of imagery to relax your entire body, while lying in bed. Starting from your toes and working your way up your body. Concentrate on slowing your breathing and making it even and steady. Mildly contract and slowly release each muscle, thinking pleasant thoughts. Don't worry about sleep, or the lack of it, but rather relaxing.
If that doesn't work, then keep the light levels low and invite a masseuse over. Total relaxation works wonders!
2006-09-22 01:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by iniyaitza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol PM (or Advil PM or Excedrin PM, etc.) really does help, is available without a prescription, is non addiction-forming, is inexpensive, and will probably aid in pain you may be experiencing after your surgery. It WILL put you to sleep.
2006-09-22 01:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by Tulsen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat, drink, or exercise close to bedtime. I would get everything done that you need to get done so you don't worry about it.
If you need to, I would call your doctor and let him or her know how you're doing after surgery and if insomnia happens often. feel better!
2006-09-22 01:09:13 · answer #5 · answered by Mimi Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its probably the meds! Try a glass of warm milk, and 2 tylenol, and read a boring book in bed. Works for me every time. if nothing else, your body will rest and you will learn something.
2006-09-22 01:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did they not give you painkillers from the surgery? LOL, I've had a few surgeries, and the painkillers they gave me knocked me out!
2006-09-22 01:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the best tea ever! Its called tension tamer tea and it works WONDERS! Also Valerian Root will calm your nerves and let you relax :)
2006-09-22 01:09:01 · answer #8 · answered by Janae H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-22 01:08:23 · answer #9 · answered by g w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prozac.
2006-09-22 01:13:43 · answer #10 · answered by Mickeymouse20 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋