Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I am not sleeping either. I have been taking Iodine for a few months but I didn't really notice the lack of sleep at first, it has been getting worse and worse till I am also lucky to get 3 hours and spend most of the night *trying* to sleep and not getting much. I am tired during the day, though, very little energy. But if I don't take the iodine that is worse so I find myself in a bit of a catch 22. Going to try and get some 5-HTP and/or some melatonin to hopefully help. Used to be Magnesium did it but even that is failing me now. ~*~ Hugs ~*~ Akiba ~*~ ~*~ Pragmatic Visionary ~*~ http://www.affiliates-natural-salt-lamps.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=156 -- Can not sleep! Hi Group,I hope someone can help me. I had been on 4 drops of Lugols 2% in the morning for approximately one month, I am taking all the supporting supplements. I decided it was time to increase my dose by one more drop. First night I could not sleep, I got maybe 3 hrs of sleep and did not get sleepy at all in the daytime. It didn't dawn on me that it could be the iodine I am still not sure. Yesterday I had the 5 drops and again I only slept for 3 hours, and did not feel sleepy during the day. Any one experienced this? Joanna U. FREE Emoticons for your email - by IncrediMail Click Here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Joanna and Grizz,How is your adrenal health? in AlaskaOn Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 8:40 PM, jyiauri <uribejoanna@...> wrote: Hi Group, I hope someone can help me. I had been on 4 drops of Lugols 2% in the morning for approximately one month, I am taking all the supporting supplements. I decided it was time to increase my dose by one more drop. First night I could not sleep, I got maybe 3 hrs of sleep and did not get sleepy at all in the daytime. It didn't dawn on me that it could be the iodine I am still not sure. Yesterday I had the 5 drops and again I only slept for 3 hours, and did not feel sleepy during the day. Any one experienced this? Joanna U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 my adrenal health is not good, I recently started on adrenal cortex n do the extra salt. I am actually thinking that, that might be whats keeping me awake.I have tried damiana tea which used to get me really drowsy but now it wont do a thing. Today I have tried only 4 drops of Lugol's and see how it goes, but I can only sleep till 2am and maybe I will sleep a bit after 6. Do you have any suggestions? ThanksJoanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 when you wake at 2 ,it is probably liver problem.look at the chinese organ clock,with iodine comes detox and you might need to help your liver On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 8:10 PM, Joanna Uribe <uribejoanna@...> wrote: my adrenal health is not good, I recently started on adrenal cortex n do the extra salt. I am actually thinking that, that might be whats keeping me awake.I have tried damiana tea which used to get me really drowsy but now it wont do a thing. Today I have tried only 4 drops of Lugol's and see how it goes, but I can only sleep till 2am and maybe I will sleep a bit after 6. Do you have any suggestions? ThanksJoanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hi Joanna: I had trouble sleeping when I got close to 50 years of age and it was low hormones.. Bonnie From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of ido zahavi Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 2:31 PM iodine Subject: Re: Can not sleep! when you wake at 2 ,it is probably liver problem.look at the chinese organ clock,with iodine comes detox and you might need to help your liver On Fri, Mar 9, 2012 at 8:10 PM, Joanna Uribe <uribejoanna@...> wrote: my adrenal health is not good, I recently started on adrenal cortex n do the extra salt. I am actually thinking that, that might be whats keeping me awake. I have tried damiana tea which used to get me really drowsy but now it wont do a thing. Today I have tried only 4 drops of Lugol's and see how it goes, but I can only sleep till 2am and maybe I will sleep a bit after 6. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks Joanna size=1 width="100%" noshade color="#aca899" align=center> No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4860 - Release Date: 03/09/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Yes - although a 'nanny nap' or two get me through the day. (I have MS and chronic fatigue) Can not sleep! Hi Group,I hope someone can help me. I had been on 4 drops of Lugols 2% in the morning for approximately one month, I am taking all the supporting supplements. I decided it was time to increase my dose by one more drop. First night I could not sleep, I got maybe 3 hrs of sleep and did not get sleepy at all in the daytime. It didn't dawn on me that it could be the iodine I am still not sure. Yesterday I had the 5 drops and again I only slept for 3 hours, and did not feel sleepy during the day. Any one experienced this? Joanna U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Dear Joanna,Your messages caught my eye because like you I have terrible insomnia. I wake up about 1:30am despite doing the iodine, all supplements and salt loading. I'm not exhausted but feeling a bit "drunk" from so little sleep. If you find anything else that helps stay asleep, please post it. I'm taking Ashwaganda now and trying some valerian supplements. All not enough to keep me asleep.AgnesSent from my iPadOn Mar 9, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Joanna Uribe <uribejoanna@...> wrote: my adrenal health is not good, I recently started on adrenal cortex n do the extra salt. I am actually thinking that, that might be whats keeping me awake.I have tried damiana tea which used to get me really drowsy but now it wont do a thing. Today I have tried only 4 drops of Lugol's and see how it goes, but I can only sleep till 2am and maybe I will sleep a bit after 6. Do you have any suggestions? ThanksJoanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Consider having your adrenals tested as well as female hormones. -AngieOn Mar 9, 2012, at 7:55 PM, Agnes wrote: Dear Joanna,Your messages caught my eye because like you I have terrible insomnia. I wake up about 1:30am despite doing the iodine, all supplements and salt loading. I'm not exhausted but feeling a bit "drunk" from so little sleep. If you find anything else that helps stay asleep, please post it. I'm taking Ashwaganda now and trying some valerian supplements. All not enough to keep me asleep.AgnesSent from my iPadOn Mar 9, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Joanna Uribe <uribejoanna@...> wrote: my adrenal health is not good, I recently started on adrenal cortex n do the extra salt. I am actually thinking that, that might be whats keeping me awake.I have tried damiana tea which used to get me really drowsy but now it wont do a thing. Today I have tried only 4 drops of Lugol's and see how it goes, but I can only sleep till 2am and maybe I will sleep a bit after 6. Do you have any suggestions? ThanksJoanna -Angie"The greatest threat to the Republic is that people rarely question the authenticity of political quotes at the bottoms of emails" - Jefferson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Dear Angie,Thank you for the suggestion. I did test my hormones and was told progesterone was normal, estrogen slightly low. I'm on progesterone pill to control heavy periods. As for adrenals, I'm sure they are messed up but I still have to do the saliva test.AgnesSent from my iPadOn Mar 9, 2012, at 8:33 PM, Totten <afaltotten@...> wrote: Consider having your adrenals tested as well as female hormones. -AngieOn Mar 9, 2012, at 7:55 PM, Agnes wrote: Dear Joanna,Your messages caught my eye because like you I have terrible insomnia. I wake up about 1:30am despite doing the iodine, all supplements and salt loading. I'm not exhausted but feeling a bit "drunk" from so little sleep. If you find anything else that helps stay asleep, please post it. I'm taking Ashwaganda now and trying some valerian supplements. All not enough to keep me asleep.AgnesSent from my iPadOn Mar 9, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Joanna Uribe <uribejoanna@...> wrote: my adrenal health is not good, I recently started on adrenal cortex n do the extra salt. I am actually thinking that, that might be whats keeping me awake.I have tried damiana tea which used to get me really drowsy but now it wont do a thing. Today I have tried only 4 drops of Lugol's and see how it goes, but I can only sleep till 2am and maybe I will sleep a bit after 6. Do you have any suggestions? ThanksJoanna -Angie"The greatest threat to the Republic is that people rarely question the authenticity of political quotes at the bottoms of emails" - Jefferson = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Agnes: You wanted some suggestions, here is what I do=- One hour before bed 2 mg. Melatonin THEN just getting into bed Valerian drops according to the bottle. I read for ½ hour and then BANG – I’m gone. After doing some s-l-o-w deep breathing of course since that shifts your body from Sympathetic to Parasympathetic. I forgot to mention that the deep breathing is important. Bonnie From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of Totten Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 8:33 PM iodine Subject: Re: Can not sleep! Consider having your adrenals tested as well as female hormones. -Angie On Mar 9, 2012, at 7:55 PM, Agnes wrote: Dear Joanna, Your messages caught my eye because like you I have terrible insomnia. I wake up about 1:30am despite doing the iodine, all supplements and salt loading. I'm not exhausted but feeling a bit " drunk " from so little sleep. If you find anything else that helps stay asleep, please post it. I'm taking Ashwaganda now and trying some valerian supplements. All not enough to keep me asleep. Agnes Sent from my iPad On Mar 9, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Joanna Uribe <uribejoanna@...> wrote: my adrenal health is not good, I recently started on adrenal cortex n do the extra salt. I am actually thinking that, that might be whats keeping me awake. I have tried damiana tea which used to get me really drowsy but now it wont do a thing. Today I have tried only 4 drops of Lugol's and see how it goes, but I can only sleep till 2am and maybe I will sleep a bit after 6. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks Joanna -Angie " The greatest threat to the Republic is that people rarely question the authenticity of political quotes at the bottoms of emails " - Jefferson size=1 width="100%" noshade color="#aca899" align=center> No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4860 - Release Date: 03/09/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Agnes: I forgot to mention that I also apply 10 mg of Progesterone cream 2 hours before bed and in the mornings I apply a tiny bit of DHEA for my Adrenals. I actually think your Adrenals are what is waking you up. Dr. Brownstein says that Melatonin helps to re-set your sleep wake cycle. Bonnie From: iodine [mailto:iodine ] On Behalf Of Agnes Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 7:55 PM iodine Cc: iodine Subject: Re: Can not sleep! Dear Joanna, Your messages caught my eye because like you I have terrible insomnia. I wake up about 1:30am despite doing the iodine, all supplements and salt loading. I'm not exhausted but feeling a bit " drunk " from so little sleep. If you find anything else that helps stay asleep, please post it. I'm taking Ashwaganda now and trying some valerian supplements. All not enough to keep me asleep. Agnes Sent from my iPad On Mar 9, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Joanna Uribe <uribejoanna@...> wrote: my adrenal health is not good, I recently started on adrenal cortex n do the extra salt. I am actually thinking that, that might be whats keeping me awake. I have tried damiana tea which used to get me really drowsy but now it wont do a thing. Today I have tried only 4 drops of Lugol's and see how it goes, but I can only sleep till 2am and maybe I will sleep a bit after 6. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks Joanna size=1 width="100%" noshade color="#aca899" align=center> No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4860 - Release Date: 03/09/12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 In addition, I would suggest magnesium before bed along with 5-HTP and zinc picolinate which can all help with sleep. It was not until I was on hydrocortisone and enough thyroid meds that my sleep finally improved on a consistent basis(knock on wood). Laurie > > > >> > >> my adrenal health is not good, I recently started on adrenal > >> cortex n do the extra salt. I am actually thinking that, that > >> might be whats keeping me awake. > >> I have tried damiana tea which used to get me really drowsy but > >> now it wont do a thing. Today I have tried only 4 drops of > >> Lugol's and see how it goes, but I can only sleep till 2am and > >> maybe I will sleep a bit after 6. Do you have any suggestions? > >> > >> Thanks > >> Joanna > > > > > > -Angie > > " The greatest threat to the Republic is that people rarely question > the authenticity of political quotes at the bottoms of emails " - > Jefferson > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Thank you,Laurie. Will add in the supplements you suggested.Sent from my iPadOn Mar 10, 2012, at 9:44 AM, "koonk" <dalilah61@...> wrote: In addition, I would suggest magnesium before bed along with 5-HTP and zinc picolinate which can all help with sleep. It was not until I was on hydrocortisone and enough thyroid meds that my sleep finally improved on a consistent basis(knock on wood). Laurie > > > >> > >> my adrenal health is not good, I recently started on adrenal > >> cortex n do the extra salt. I am actually thinking that, that > >> might be whats keeping me awake. > >> I have tried damiana tea which used to get me really drowsy but > >> now it wont do a thing. Today I have tried only 4 drops of > >> Lugol's and see how it goes, but I can only sleep till 2am and > >> maybe I will sleep a bit after 6. Do you have any suggestions? > >> > >> Thanks > >> Joanna > > > > > > -Angie > > "The greatest threat to the Republic is that people rarely question > the authenticity of political quotes at the bottoms of emails" - > Jefferson > = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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