Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 There are a number of studies which reported on adverse effects of melatonin on performance and alertness. One study [Lieberman, 1984] reported that melatonin users were less alert, more sleepy, and demonstrated slowed " choice-reaction time. " Other studies also indicated that melatonin impaired memory and performance [Neville, 1986]. HOWEVER, in all of these studies, melatonin was given to subjects in the daytime, before the performance tests, just the opposite of what they should have been doing. With circadian enhancers like melatonin, the timing is critical. When taken in opposition to the body's natural circadian rhythm, they cause cognitive deficit just like jet-lag does. But when taken in synchronization with the body's natural circadian rhythms, they enhance mental performance. By giving melatonin in the daytime, before the cognitive tests, the researchers were causing the test subjects to suffer from artificial jet-lag and then measuring the resulting cognitive impairment. Disruption of circadian rhythms produces amnesia by interfering with the circadian organization of memory processes [sandyk, 1991]. Melatonin, by correcting circadian rhythms should, theoretically, improve mental performance. The one study in which melatonin was given to rats at night confirmed that next-day measures of learning ability improved [Ovanesov, 1990] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 There are a number of studies which reported on adverse effects of melatonin on performance and alertness. One study [Lieberman, 1984] reported that melatonin users were less alert, more sleepy, and demonstrated slowed " choice-reaction time. " Other studies also indicated that melatonin impaired memory and performance [Neville, 1986]. HOWEVER, in all of these studies, melatonin was given to subjects in the daytime, before the performance tests, just the opposite of what they should have been doing. With circadian enhancers like melatonin, the timing is critical. When taken in opposition to the body's natural circadian rhythm, they cause cognitive deficit just like jet-lag does. But when taken in synchronization with the body's natural circadian rhythms, they enhance mental performance. By giving melatonin in the daytime, before the cognitive tests, the researchers were causing the test subjects to suffer from artificial jet-lag and then measuring the resulting cognitive impairment. Disruption of circadian rhythms produces amnesia by interfering with the circadian organization of memory processes [sandyk, 1991]. Melatonin, by correcting circadian rhythms should, theoretically, improve mental performance. The one study in which melatonin was given to rats at night confirmed that next-day measures of learning ability improved [Ovanesov, 1990] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 There are a number of studies which reported on adverse effects of melatonin on performance and alertness. One study [Lieberman, 1984] reported that melatonin users were less alert, more sleepy, and demonstrated slowed " choice-reaction time. " Other studies also indicated that melatonin impaired memory and performance [Neville, 1986]. HOWEVER, in all of these studies, melatonin was given to subjects in the daytime, before the performance tests, just the opposite of what they should have been doing. With circadian enhancers like melatonin, the timing is critical. When taken in opposition to the body's natural circadian rhythm, they cause cognitive deficit just like jet-lag does. But when taken in synchronization with the body's natural circadian rhythms, they enhance mental performance. By giving melatonin in the daytime, before the cognitive tests, the researchers were causing the test subjects to suffer from artificial jet-lag and then measuring the resulting cognitive impairment. Disruption of circadian rhythms produces amnesia by interfering with the circadian organization of memory processes [sandyk, 1991]. Melatonin, by correcting circadian rhythms should, theoretically, improve mental performance. The one study in which melatonin was given to rats at night confirmed that next-day measures of learning ability improved [Ovanesov, 1990] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Melatonin is totally harmless. My only complaint is that it wears off quickly. When I take it, I wake up exactly after 4 hours of sleep. Ive Ammoune NW Houston lbollish wrote: Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way or another. Thank you Lynn Ive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Thank you for this information! We just started the melatonin tonite! An hour later my son was asleep!!! Will keep you posted. Much appreciated! Lesli Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Re: melatonin and memory There are a number of studies which reported on adverse effects of melatonin on performance and alertness. One study [Lieberman, 1984] reported that melatonin users were less alert, more sleepy, and demonstrated slowed " choice-reaction time. " Other studies also indicated that melatonin impaired memory and performance [Neville, 1986]. HOWEVER, in all of these studies, melatonin was given to subjects in the daytime, before the performance tests, just the opposite of what they should have been doing. With circadian enhancers like melatonin, the timing is critical. When taken in opposition to the body's natural circadian rhythm, they cause cognitive deficit just like jet-lag does. But when taken in synchronization with the body's natural circadian rhythms, they enhance mental performance. By giving melatonin in the daytime, before the cognitive tests, the researchers were causing the test subjects to suffer from artificial jet-lag and then measuring the resulting cognitive impairment. Disruption of circadian rhythms produces amnesia by interfering with the circadian organization of memory processes [sandyk, 1991]. Melatonin, by correcting circadian rhythms should, theoretically, improve mental performance. The one study in which melatonin was given to rats at night confirmed that next-day measures of learning ability improved [Ovanesov, 1990] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Thank you for this information! We just started the melatonin tonite! An hour later my son was asleep!!! Will keep you posted. Much appreciated! Lesli Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Re: melatonin and memory There are a number of studies which reported on adverse effects of melatonin on performance and alertness. One study [Lieberman, 1984] reported that melatonin users were less alert, more sleepy, and demonstrated slowed " choice-reaction time. " Other studies also indicated that melatonin impaired memory and performance [Neville, 1986]. HOWEVER, in all of these studies, melatonin was given to subjects in the daytime, before the performance tests, just the opposite of what they should have been doing. With circadian enhancers like melatonin, the timing is critical. When taken in opposition to the body's natural circadian rhythm, they cause cognitive deficit just like jet-lag does. But when taken in synchronization with the body's natural circadian rhythms, they enhance mental performance. By giving melatonin in the daytime, before the cognitive tests, the researchers were causing the test subjects to suffer from artificial jet-lag and then measuring the resulting cognitive impairment. Disruption of circadian rhythms produces amnesia by interfering with the circadian organization of memory processes [sandyk, 1991]. Melatonin, by correcting circadian rhythms should, theoretically, improve mental performance. The one study in which melatonin was given to rats at night confirmed that next-day measures of learning ability improved [Ovanesov, 1990] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Thank you for this information! We just started the melatonin tonite! An hour later my son was asleep!!! Will keep you posted. Much appreciated! Lesli Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Re: melatonin and memory There are a number of studies which reported on adverse effects of melatonin on performance and alertness. One study [Lieberman, 1984] reported that melatonin users were less alert, more sleepy, and demonstrated slowed " choice-reaction time. " Other studies also indicated that melatonin impaired memory and performance [Neville, 1986]. HOWEVER, in all of these studies, melatonin was given to subjects in the daytime, before the performance tests, just the opposite of what they should have been doing. With circadian enhancers like melatonin, the timing is critical. When taken in opposition to the body's natural circadian rhythm, they cause cognitive deficit just like jet-lag does. But when taken in synchronization with the body's natural circadian rhythms, they enhance mental performance. By giving melatonin in the daytime, before the cognitive tests, the researchers were causing the test subjects to suffer from artificial jet-lag and then measuring the resulting cognitive impairment. Disruption of circadian rhythms produces amnesia by interfering with the circadian organization of memory processes [sandyk, 1991]. Melatonin, by correcting circadian rhythms should, theoretically, improve mental performance. The one study in which melatonin was given to rats at night confirmed that next-day measures of learning ability improved [Ovanesov, 1990] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Oh yeah! Melatonin makes life bearable around here at bedtime when there are those nights when I know sleeping is going to be an issue. We use the 2.5 mg. orange flavored sublinguals from Source Naturals and he is out like a light. We also use " Gabba Calm " from Source naturals in conjunction as well. Chris _____ From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of specialeffectstutoring@... Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 11:44 PM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Re: Re: melatonin and memory Thank you for this information! We just started the melatonin tonite! An hour later my son was asleep!!! Will keep you posted. Much appreciated! Lesli Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Re: melatonin and memory There are a number of studies which reported on adverse effects of melatonin on performance and alertness. One study [Lieberman, 1984] reported that melatonin users were less alert, more sleepy, and demonstrated slowed " choice-reaction time. " Other studies also indicated that melatonin impaired memory and performance [Neville, 1986]. HOWEVER, in all of these studies, melatonin was given to subjects in the daytime, before the performance tests, just the opposite of what they should have been doing. With circadian enhancers like melatonin, the timing is critical. When taken in opposition to the body's natural circadian rhythm, they cause cognitive deficit just like jet-lag does. But when taken in synchronization with the body's natural circadian rhythms, they enhance mental performance. By giving melatonin in the daytime, before the cognitive tests, the researchers were causing the test subjects to suffer from artificial jet-lag and then measuring the resulting cognitive impairment. Disruption of circadian rhythms produces amnesia by interfering with the circadian organization of memory processes [sandyk, 1991]. Melatonin, by correcting circadian rhythms should, theoretically, improve mental performance. The one study in which melatonin was given to rats at night confirmed that next-day measures of learning ability improved [Ovanesov, 1990] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I urge some caution. Melatonin, like any hormone, has important feedforward and feedback regulatory loops. The body cannot use more hormone than it needs. Forcing excess hormone causes the hormone receptors to be less sensitive as a protective measure, and can make the symptoms worse over time. Some ASD children may have a genetic need for additional melatonin, but others insomnia may be the result of a chronic stress reaction. In that case, better to address the adrenal fatigue as the core trigger of sleep disturbance. Bottom line is, if it helps, try using it but in small doses (less than 1 mg) and not every day. It is not harmless. If it has any biological activity, then it can cause ill as well as good. Every hormone is a two edged sword and should be use with caution. Dr. http://baileyhwc.com/asd <http://baileyhwc.com/asd> > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > or another. > > Thank you > Lynn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Amen and pass the plate for Bro. . I have seen children on as much as 12 mg per night of melatonin. It is brutal what that can do to the body and it is also likely to do endogenous damage eventually. A light dose is not so bad, but watch the child. If behavior gets worse the next day, you may have a problem on your hands. Melatonin, as used in ASD, is a drug. Any amount that is too much is an abuse. Thanks to my friend, Dr. , for catching this. I missed the thread. Jeff Cunningham, DC , TX www.zoesplaceclinic.com Re: melatonin and memory I urge some caution. Melatonin, like any hormone, has important feedforward and feedback regulatory loops. The body cannot use more hormone than it needs. Forcing excess hormone causes the hormone receptors to be less sensitive as a protective measure, and can make the symptoms worse over time. Some ASD children may have a genetic need for additional melatonin, but others insomnia may be the result of a chronic stress reaction. In that case, better to address the adrenal fatigue as the core trigger of sleep disturbance. Bottom line is, if it helps, try using it but in small doses (less than 1 mg) and not every day. It is not harmless. If it has any biological activity, then it can cause ill as well as good. Every hormone is a two edged sword and should be use with caution. Dr. http://baileyhwc.com/asd <http://baileyhwc.com/asd> > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > or another. > > Thank you > Lynn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Amen and pass the plate for Bro. . I have seen children on as much as 12 mg per night of melatonin. It is brutal what that can do to the body and it is also likely to do endogenous damage eventually. A light dose is not so bad, but watch the child. If behavior gets worse the next day, you may have a problem on your hands. Melatonin, as used in ASD, is a drug. Any amount that is too much is an abuse. Thanks to my friend, Dr. , for catching this. I missed the thread. Jeff Cunningham, DC , TX www.zoesplaceclinic.com Re: melatonin and memory I urge some caution. Melatonin, like any hormone, has important feedforward and feedback regulatory loops. The body cannot use more hormone than it needs. Forcing excess hormone causes the hormone receptors to be less sensitive as a protective measure, and can make the symptoms worse over time. Some ASD children may have a genetic need for additional melatonin, but others insomnia may be the result of a chronic stress reaction. In that case, better to address the adrenal fatigue as the core trigger of sleep disturbance. Bottom line is, if it helps, try using it but in small doses (less than 1 mg) and not every day. It is not harmless. If it has any biological activity, then it can cause ill as well as good. Every hormone is a two edged sword and should be use with caution. Dr. http://baileyhwc.com/asd <http://baileyhwc.com/asd> > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > or another. > > Thank you > Lynn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Dr. Baily, My son has been diagnosed with severe anxiety and adhd. He is VERY angry and not happy. He is having difficulty sleeping and staying asleep. He is 7 yrs old, 75 pounds-tall for his age-and we started a 5 mg dose last nite. Fell asleep around 8:30-came down to my bed around 3:00 and went back to sleep-there is of course much more to this situation-but what adverse signs should I look for? When do you stop? Thank you in advance for any info Lesli Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Re: melatonin and memory I urge some caution. Melatonin, like any hormone, has important feedforward and feedback regulatory loops. The body cannot use more hormone than it needs. Forcing excess hormone causes the hormone receptors to be less sensitive as a protective measure, and can make the symptoms worse over time. Some ASD children may have a genetic need for additional melatonin, but others insomnia may be the result of a chronic stress reaction. In that case, better to address the adrenal fatigue as the core trigger of sleep disturbance. Bottom line is, if it helps, try using it but in small doses (less than 1 mg) and not every day. It is not harmless. If it has any biological activity, then it can cause ill as well as good. Every hormone is a two edged sword and should be use with caution. Dr. http://baileyhwc.com/asd <http://baileyhwc.com/asd> > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > or another. > > Thank you > Lynn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Dr. Baily, My son has been diagnosed with severe anxiety and adhd. He is VERY angry and not happy. He is having difficulty sleeping and staying asleep. He is 7 yrs old, 75 pounds-tall for his age-and we started a 5 mg dose last nite. Fell asleep around 8:30-came down to my bed around 3:00 and went back to sleep-there is of course much more to this situation-but what adverse signs should I look for? When do you stop? Thank you in advance for any info Lesli Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Re: melatonin and memory I urge some caution. Melatonin, like any hormone, has important feedforward and feedback regulatory loops. The body cannot use more hormone than it needs. Forcing excess hormone causes the hormone receptors to be less sensitive as a protective measure, and can make the symptoms worse over time. Some ASD children may have a genetic need for additional melatonin, but others insomnia may be the result of a chronic stress reaction. In that case, better to address the adrenal fatigue as the core trigger of sleep disturbance. Bottom line is, if it helps, try using it but in small doses (less than 1 mg) and not every day. It is not harmless. If it has any biological activity, then it can cause ill as well as good. Every hormone is a two edged sword and should be use with caution. Dr. http://baileyhwc.com/asd <http://baileyhwc.com/asd> > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > or another. > > Thank you > Lynn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Dr. Baily, My son has been diagnosed with severe anxiety and adhd. He is VERY angry and not happy. He is having difficulty sleeping and staying asleep. He is 7 yrs old, 75 pounds-tall for his age-and we started a 5 mg dose last nite. Fell asleep around 8:30-came down to my bed around 3:00 and went back to sleep-there is of course much more to this situation-but what adverse signs should I look for? When do you stop? Thank you in advance for any info Lesli Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Re: melatonin and memory I urge some caution. Melatonin, like any hormone, has important feedforward and feedback regulatory loops. The body cannot use more hormone than it needs. Forcing excess hormone causes the hormone receptors to be less sensitive as a protective measure, and can make the symptoms worse over time. Some ASD children may have a genetic need for additional melatonin, but others insomnia may be the result of a chronic stress reaction. In that case, better to address the adrenal fatigue as the core trigger of sleep disturbance. Bottom line is, if it helps, try using it but in small doses (less than 1 mg) and not every day. It is not harmless. If it has any biological activity, then it can cause ill as well as good. Every hormone is a two edged sword and should be use with caution. Dr. http://baileyhwc.com/asd <http://baileyhwc.com/asd> > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > or another. > > Thank you > Lynn > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Lesli, A number of things may be going on. My approach is to find out what is happening through a thorough look at his history, environment, diet and biochemistry. Sleep disturbance is a serious matter, reflective of possible dysregulation of fat, amino acid, and carbohydrate metabolism, brain chemistry and brain energy issues, gut and inflammation, and liver function to name just a few. All of these are treatable with functional biomedical interventions. If you care to call, I'd be happy to discuss things in greater detail. Dr. (Tell them this is a special invited call, and my staff will put you through.) > > > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > > or another. > > > > Thank you > > Lynn > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Lesli, A number of things may be going on. My approach is to find out what is happening through a thorough look at his history, environment, diet and biochemistry. Sleep disturbance is a serious matter, reflective of possible dysregulation of fat, amino acid, and carbohydrate metabolism, brain chemistry and brain energy issues, gut and inflammation, and liver function to name just a few. All of these are treatable with functional biomedical interventions. If you care to call, I'd be happy to discuss things in greater detail. Dr. (Tell them this is a special invited call, and my staff will put you through.) > > > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > > or another. > > > > Thank you > > Lynn > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Lesli, A number of things may be going on. My approach is to find out what is happening through a thorough look at his history, environment, diet and biochemistry. Sleep disturbance is a serious matter, reflective of possible dysregulation of fat, amino acid, and carbohydrate metabolism, brain chemistry and brain energy issues, gut and inflammation, and liver function to name just a few. All of these are treatable with functional biomedical interventions. If you care to call, I'd be happy to discuss things in greater detail. Dr. (Tell them this is a special invited call, and my staff will put you through.) > > > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > > or another. > > > > Thank you > > Lynn > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hi Ive: Our DAN! doctor advised us to use Melatonin for help FALLING asleep and to use GABA for help STAYING asleep, for the very reason you cited. For a long time, my son had no problem falling asleep, but would night wake at like 2 or 3 am, 2 or 3 times per week. We were going nuts! But GABA really helped with this. Then he started having trouble falling asleep, so we added a very low dose of Melatonin, and that problem was solved, too. - > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > or another. > > Thank you > Lynn > > > > > > > Ive > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 , Thanks you soooo much for this and the invite to call you! I will give you a call on Thursday or Friday. Please tell me the best time to contact you-don't want to interrupt you:) it has been a difficult 3 yrs and the worst 4 weeks! I am an educated woman and I run a learning center for kids on the spectrum-it is so difficult when u can't help your own child but I am willing to do anything to malke it better for him and our family! I look forward to speaking with you soon! Thank u again! Lesli Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Re: melatonin and memory Lesli, A number of things may be going on. My approach is to find out what is happening through a thorough look at his history, environment, diet and biochemistry. Sleep disturbance is a serious matter, reflective of possible dysregulation of fat, amino acid, and carbohydrate metabolism, brain chemistry and brain energy issues, gut and inflammation, and liver function to name just a few. All of these are treatable with functional biomedical interventions. If you care to call, I'd be happy to discuss things in greater detail. Dr. (Tell them this is a special invited call, and my staff will put you through.) > > > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > > or another. > > > > Thank you > > Lynn > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 , Thanks you soooo much for this and the invite to call you! I will give you a call on Thursday or Friday. Please tell me the best time to contact you-don't want to interrupt you:) it has been a difficult 3 yrs and the worst 4 weeks! I am an educated woman and I run a learning center for kids on the spectrum-it is so difficult when u can't help your own child but I am willing to do anything to malke it better for him and our family! I look forward to speaking with you soon! Thank u again! Lesli Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Re: melatonin and memory Lesli, A number of things may be going on. My approach is to find out what is happening through a thorough look at his history, environment, diet and biochemistry. Sleep disturbance is a serious matter, reflective of possible dysregulation of fat, amino acid, and carbohydrate metabolism, brain chemistry and brain energy issues, gut and inflammation, and liver function to name just a few. All of these are treatable with functional biomedical interventions. If you care to call, I'd be happy to discuss things in greater detail. Dr. (Tell them this is a special invited call, and my staff will put you through.) > > > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > > or another. > > > > Thank you > > Lynn > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 This is wonderful to read when someone post another from (medical professional)perspective as I (parent) normally do with this topic due to my son's negative side effects when his doc had advise us to seek this route, kept increasing the dosage, side effects ended up getting worse. Pharmacist had confronted me when it was a no go for my son and he could not wait to share any information my way due to some of my concerns, but once my son's doc prescribed Trazadone, he just had it as my son did not benefit from it. The pharmacist had explained why, nice to read on sharing on preventive measure as this is the other side of the story. Such a wealth of information shared on this listserve which I admire very much. Thank you everyone. Irma > > > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > > or another. > > > > Thank you > > Lynn > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 This is wonderful to read when someone post another from (medical professional)perspective as I (parent) normally do with this topic due to my son's negative side effects when his doc had advise us to seek this route, kept increasing the dosage, side effects ended up getting worse. Pharmacist had confronted me when it was a no go for my son and he could not wait to share any information my way due to some of my concerns, but once my son's doc prescribed Trazadone, he just had it as my son did not benefit from it. The pharmacist had explained why, nice to read on sharing on preventive measure as this is the other side of the story. Such a wealth of information shared on this listserve which I admire very much. Thank you everyone. Irma > > > > Has anyone ever heard or read anything positive or negative with > > regard to melatonin's affect on a person's memory? > > > > Someone I trust told me that they had seen a study about how it can > > impair short term memory, so we stopped using it this summer. When I > > tried doing a brief Google search on this issue, I find more > > indications that melatonin is believed to improve memory, not impair > > it. So I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard anything one way > > or another. > > > > Thank you > > Lynn > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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