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Who else can't sleep?
Sitting here at 4:15am (CST) after trying since 2:30am to go back to sleep and finally giving up, yet again... Wondering who else is out there this morning, and most mornings at this time?
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- In the interests of balance I'd just like to say I love pickles!
- I was hoping it would all stop once I was a few years out - but it hasn't. I often sleep really well, but when the insomnia fairy comes it's ALWAYS when I have something to do the next day and really need sleep.I get up, knit or embroider, have a warm drink. Panadol Osteo works for me too after the the other things.Sweet dreams - if you can fight the dark ones away.
- @tigerbeth You could try sniffing the liquid in the jar of pickles first if you think you can't tolerate it orally. Apparently it is very common at footy games for the players to use that remedy for instant relief. I only occasionally get leg cramps but I have found that if my legs/feet are too hot or too tightly wrapped in the sheets, then that tends to bring on the cramps. I nearly always sleep with my feet out of the side of the bed. I don't eat pickles either......ghastly little things! :D :D I hope your scan went well. Regards. Ann
- @tigerbeth You too. The DEXA is the easiest scan you'll ever have!
- @annson that's a 'new' old one !! Never heard of that remedy
As I'm not a pickle fan (always chucked them out of a Big Mac) that might make me want to vomit ! But I guess I'd be distracted from the cramps then ! Lol !
Trying the magnesium oil first , think my order arrives today , but ii'll get a jar of cucumbers as a back up !!
Up at about 2 last night still awake when hubbys alarm went off at 4.40 !! Ugh !! Waking up hot as !! & legs threatening to cramp
New boots have same size heels as I usually wear to work , can't wear flats constantly as I have Achilles problems ! Oh the joys !!
Have to get up & organised today as I'm having the bone density scan today .
Have a good day ladies xx - Sounds like a good idea @"Kiwi Angel" - take care of yourself.
- @JJ70 hope u got some sleep and good luck for today.
I think my last chemo is going to give me the gift of compounding symptoms. Worst hot flushes ever last night and I feel like I normally would on a Thursday or Friday. Might take today off work. - @annsan Extraordinary!
- tigerbeth said:Omg my nights have been shitty lately !!
Back at work this week , cramps in my legs all night long !!
Ive always suffered from cramps on & off ( thanks dad) , & have been taking magnesium which I thought was helping ! Not now !
Not sure if it is my new boots , standing up more or what ! Bloody annoying !
Got up last night @2.00 & I'm drenched in sweat !! Joy of joys !!!
thought I'd dodged night sweats ,aparrently not !!!Hi @tigerbeth I am sorry to hear that you are having a tough time especially when you have returned to work. My physio always says that new shoes particularly ones with height in the heel at all, will exacerbate cramps. Are they flats? There is an old trick that is now used on the footy field, it's going to sound weird though. Get a bottle of pickles (yes the little cucumbers in the vinegar jar), keep it beside you bed and as soon as you wake with the cramps you can sniff the liquid although swirling some around your mouth (it is also absorbed via the mucous membranes in your mouth) is better. If you are in real strife you can swallow a small amount too. I would try the first 2 options before swallowing it I think. Good luck and I hope you get some rest. Ann
