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me too, it helped us to lower the dose. He also fights the tiredenss so we have our bedtime ritual. Small dose then wait 20 mins to half hour then go body brush teeth and go read a book, he looks at the book and we talk about the pictures in the book then turn off the light and turn on the sound maker and lay together. On a good night he dozes off within 5 mins, other night he may fight it for 15 minutes.

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We use melatonin everyday, long-term and when I first gave my 8 year old daughter 1mg, it worked great, but then lost its effectiveness. I increased to 2mg and it worked great, then lost its effectiveness again. Then I increased to 3mg and it has worked well at that amount for the last 6-9 months but not as "magically" as at the beginning. So far, no need to increase. Any attempt to "trick" her and giving her a lower dose and she stays awake wondering why she can't fall asleep. My 3 year old daughter is on 1 mg and has not needed to increase. My son is on 2.5 mg, and it works fine for him so far. If he wakes up screaming hysterically and is very upset, the melatonin will have no effect. He needs to be calm or at least in a "happy" mood. Stéphanie B.Cheryl Lowrance

wrote: Over extended periods it will lose it's effectiveness. If you are up to 3mg, don't raise the dose. You just stop for a week or two and restart and it should be effective again. The biggest problem that I have with melatonin is my son will *fight* the tiredness. For the non slow release the half life in the body is only about an hour so he's learned that if he can fight for an hour, he's fine. Cheryl I sometimes use Melatonin for my son, and itworks great. However, I noticed that if I usedit every night, it lost it's effectiveness. Doesanyone else have this problem?Kim--- Bourbonnais<stephanie.bourbonnais> wrote:> Hi Diane,> > often the sleep issues are yeast or> bacteria... Is Matt still on Nizoral? The> white coated

tongue sounds like Terra might> just need a round of an Rx antifungal. I know> your kids eat very well... frustrating isn't? > I use melatonin (scd legal from Kirkman) every> night with my kids and GABA when necessary with> my oldest. I've definitely noticed a> difference using them.> > Stéphanie B.> > diatplay <diatplay> wrote:> I will take them all in on Monday to> check for ear infections since the > baby just had one...but my four and 2.5 yo are> waking up every night at > 2 or 3 am and staying awake....any suggestions?> I think it will be an > ear issue for my dd...but my ASD son I am not> so sure as many parents > report sleep issues with their spectrum kids.> > Help! I am SO tired.> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.__________________________________________________________Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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We use melatonin everyday, long-term and when I first gave my 8 year old daughter 1mg, it worked great, but then lost its effectiveness. I increased to 2mg and it worked great, then lost its effectiveness again. Then I increased to 3mg and it has worked well at that amount for the last 6-9 months but not as "magically" as at the beginning. So far, no need to increase. Any attempt to "trick" her and giving her a lower dose and she stays awake wondering why she can't fall asleep. My 3 year old daughter is on 1 mg and has not needed to increase. My son is on 2.5 mg, and it works fine for him so far. If he wakes up screaming hysterically and is very upset, the melatonin will have no effect. He needs to be calm or at least in a "happy" mood. Stéphanie B.Cheryl Lowrance

wrote: Over extended periods it will lose it's effectiveness. If you are up to 3mg, don't raise the dose. You just stop for a week or two and restart and it should be effective again. The biggest problem that I have with melatonin is my son will *fight* the tiredness. For the non slow release the half life in the body is only about an hour so he's learned that if he can fight for an hour, he's fine. Cheryl I sometimes use Melatonin for my son, and itworks great. However, I noticed that if I usedit every night, it lost it's effectiveness. Doesanyone else have this problem?Kim--- Bourbonnais<stephanie.bourbonnais> wrote:> Hi Diane,> > often the sleep issues are yeast or> bacteria... Is Matt still on Nizoral? The> white coated

tongue sounds like Terra might> just need a round of an Rx antifungal. I know> your kids eat very well... frustrating isn't? > I use melatonin (scd legal from Kirkman) every> night with my kids and GABA when necessary with> my oldest. I've definitely noticed a> difference using them.> > Stéphanie B.> > diatplay <diatplay> wrote:> I will take them all in on Monday to> check for ear infections since the > baby just had one...but my four and 2.5 yo are> waking up every night at > 2 or 3 am and staying awake....any suggestions?> I think it will be an > ear issue for my dd...but my ASD son I am not> so sure as many parents > report sleep issues with their spectrum kids.> > Help! I am SO tired.> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.__________________________________________________________Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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Some kids might react negatively to it (although I don't think I know of any) but it's not addictive, not dangerous, and one of the reasons our kids need it is because many have low seratonin production which is required to make melatonin.  Low seratonin=low melatonin.  There are many reasons why they might not be producing enough seratonin to convert to melatonin (yeast, bacterial, etc).  In my son it seems to be yeast and possibly food intolerance.There is some question as to how it affects hormones but there is nothing definitive as of yet that I'm aware of, at least.CherylDoes melatonin have any side effects ? Is it addictive ?Apologize for these basic questions, I am relatively new to this world ..:(My little one is on spectrum and he is 3.5yrs old. He use to have frequent sleep problems.After removing his afternoon nap things were better, but he would sleep 8 hrs from 8pm to 4am,and he is ready/fresh to play at 4am !!~DS Re: MelatoninWe use melatonin everyday, long-term and when I first gave my 8 year old daughter 1mg, it worked great, but then lost its effectiveness.  I increased to 2mg and it worked great, then lost its effectiveness again.  Then I increased to 3mg and it has worked well at that amount for the last 6-9 months but not as "magically" as at the beginning.  So far, no need to increase.  Any attempt to "trick" her and giving her a lower dose and she stays awake wondering why she can't fall asleep. My 3 year old daughter is on 1 mg and has not needed to increase.  My son is on 2.5 mg, and it works fine for him so far.  If he wakes up screaming hysterically and is very upset, the melatonin will have no effect.  He needs to be calm or at least in a "happy" mood. Stéphanie B.Cheryl Lowrance <c.lowranceca (DOT)  rr.com> wrote:Over extended periods it will lose it's effectiveness.  If you are up to 3mg, don't raise the dose.  You just stop for a week or two and restart and it should be effective again.  The biggest problem that I have with melatonin is my son will *fight* the tiredness.  For the non slow release the half life in the body is only about an hour so he's learned that if he can fight for an hour, he's fine.CherylI sometimes use Melatonin for my son, and itworks great. However, I noticed that if I usedit every night, it lost it's effectiveness. Doesanyone else have this problem?Kim--- Bourbonnais<stephanie.bourbonna isyahoo (DOT) com> wrote:> Hi Diane,> > often the sleep issues are yeast or> bacteria... Is Matt still on Nizoral? The> white coated tongue sounds like Terra might> just need a round of an Rx antifungal. I know> your kids eat very well... frustrating isn't? > I use melatonin (scd legal from Kirkman) every> night with my kids and GABA when necessary with> my oldest. I've definitely noticed a> difference using them.> > Stéphanie B.> > diatplay <diatplayyahoo (DOT) com> wrote:> I will take them all in on Monday to> check for ear infections since the > baby just had one...but my four and 2.5 yo are> waking up every night at > 2 or 3 am and staying awake....any suggestions?> I think it will be an > ear issue for my dd...but my ASD son I am not> so sure as many parents > report sleep issues with their spectrum kids.> > Help! I am SO tired.> > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ---> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage..____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo. com/r/hsBe a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile.Try it now.Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

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Mine is one of the few who couldn't tolerate melatonin. We several times and even at low doses it just wasn't for her. She would crash minutes after taking it...then she would wake up a few hours later ready to go. Even when she did sleep through the night she was not a happy camper the next day. I tried it myself and had a similar experience. I felt really drowsy the next and not "with it". Give it to my son sometimes with no problems though. Cheryl Lowrance wrote: Some kids might

react negatively to it (although I don't think I know of any) but it's not addictive, not dangerous, and one of the reasons our kids need it is because many have low seratonin production which is required to make melatonin. Low seratonin=low melatonin. There are many reasons why they might not be producing enough seratonin to convert to melatonin (yeast, bacterial, etc). In my son it seems to be yeast and possibly food intolerance. There is some question as to how it affects hormones but there is nothing definitive as of yet that I'm aware of, at least. Cheryl Does melatonin have any side effects ? Is it addictive ? Apologize for these basic questions, I am relatively new to this world .. My little one is on spectrum and he is 3.5yrs old. He use to have frequent sleep problems. After removing his afternoon nap things were better, but he would sleep 8 hrs from 8pm to 4am, and he is ready/fresh to play at 4am !! ~DS Re: Melatonin We use melatonin everyday, long-term and when I first gave my 8 year old daughter 1mg, it worked great, but then lost its effectiveness. I increased to 2mg and

it worked great, then lost its effectiveness again. Then I increased to 3mg and it has worked well at that amount for the last 6-9 months but not as "magically" as at the beginning. So far, no need to increase. Any attempt to "trick" her and giving her a lower dose and she stays awake wondering why she can't fall asleep. My 3 year old daughter is on 1 mg and has not needed to increase. My son is on 2.5 mg, and it works fine for him so far. If he wakes up screaming hysterically and is very upset, the melatonin will have no effect. He needs to be calm or at least in a "happy" mood. Stéphanie B.Cheryl Lowrance <c.lowranceca (DOT) rr.com> wrote: Over extended periods it will lose it's effectiveness. If you are up to 3mg, don't raise the dose. You just stop for a week or two and restart and it should be effective again. The biggest problem that I have with melatonin is my son will *fight* the tiredness. For the non slow release the half life in the body is only about an hour so he's learned that if he can fight for an hour, he's fine. Cheryl I sometimes use Melatonin for my son, and itworks great. However, I noticed that if I usedit every night, it lost it's effectiveness. Doesanyone else have this problem?Kim--- Bourbonnais<stephanie.bourbonna isyahoo (DOT) com> wrote:> Hi Diane,> > often the sleep issues are yeast or> bacteria... Is Matt still on Nizoral? The> white coated tongue sounds like Terra might> just need a round of an Rx antifungal. I know> your kids eat very well... frustrating isn't? > I use melatonin (scd legal from Kirkman) every> night

with my kids and GABA when necessary with> my oldest. I've definitely noticed a> difference using them.> > Stéphanie B.> > diatplay <diatplayyahoo (DOT) com> wrote:> I will take them all in on Monday to> check for ear infections since the > baby just had one...but my four and 2.5 yo are> waking up every night at > 2 or 3 am and staying awake....any suggestions?> I think it will be an > ear issue for my dd...but my ASD son I am not> so sure as many parents > report sleep issues with their

spectrum kids.> > Help! I am SO tired.> > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ---> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage..____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo. com/r/hs Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile.Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

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Mine is one of the few who couldn't tolerate melatonin. We several times and even at low doses it just wasn't for her. She would crash minutes after taking it...then she would wake up a few hours later ready to go. Even when she did sleep through the night she was not a happy camper the next day. I tried it myself and had a similar experience. I felt really drowsy the next and not "with it". Give it to my son sometimes with no problems though. Cheryl Lowrance wrote: Some kids might

react negatively to it (although I don't think I know of any) but it's not addictive, not dangerous, and one of the reasons our kids need it is because many have low seratonin production which is required to make melatonin. Low seratonin=low melatonin. There are many reasons why they might not be producing enough seratonin to convert to melatonin (yeast, bacterial, etc). In my son it seems to be yeast and possibly food intolerance. There is some question as to how it affects hormones but there is nothing definitive as of yet that I'm aware of, at least. Cheryl Does melatonin have any side effects ? Is it addictive ? Apologize for these basic questions, I am relatively new to this world .. My little one is on spectrum and he is 3.5yrs old. He use to have frequent sleep problems. After removing his afternoon nap things were better, but he would sleep 8 hrs from 8pm to 4am, and he is ready/fresh to play at 4am !! ~DS Re: Melatonin We use melatonin everyday, long-term and when I first gave my 8 year old daughter 1mg, it worked great, but then lost its effectiveness. I increased to 2mg and

it worked great, then lost its effectiveness again. Then I increased to 3mg and it has worked well at that amount for the last 6-9 months but not as "magically" as at the beginning. So far, no need to increase. Any attempt to "trick" her and giving her a lower dose and she stays awake wondering why she can't fall asleep. My 3 year old daughter is on 1 mg and has not needed to increase. My son is on 2.5 mg, and it works fine for him so far. If he wakes up screaming hysterically and is very upset, the melatonin will have no effect. He needs to be calm or at least in a "happy" mood. Stéphanie B.Cheryl Lowrance <c.lowranceca (DOT) rr.com> wrote: Over extended periods it will lose it's effectiveness. If you are up to 3mg, don't raise the dose. You just stop for a week or two and restart and it should be effective again. The biggest problem that I have with melatonin is my son will *fight* the tiredness. For the non slow release the half life in the body is only about an hour so he's learned that if he can fight for an hour, he's fine. Cheryl I sometimes use Melatonin for my son, and itworks great. However, I noticed that if I usedit every night, it lost it's effectiveness. Doesanyone else have this problem?Kim--- Bourbonnais<stephanie.bourbonna isyahoo (DOT) com> wrote:> Hi Diane,> > often the sleep issues are yeast or> bacteria... Is Matt still on Nizoral? The> white coated tongue sounds like Terra might> just need a round of an Rx antifungal. I know> your kids eat very well... frustrating isn't? > I use melatonin (scd legal from Kirkman) every> night

with my kids and GABA when necessary with> my oldest. I've definitely noticed a> difference using them.> > Stéphanie B.> > diatplay <diatplayyahoo (DOT) com> wrote:> I will take them all in on Monday to> check for ear infections since the > baby just had one...but my four and 2.5 yo are> waking up every night at > 2 or 3 am and staying awake....any suggestions?> I think it will be an > ear issue for my dd...but my ASD son I am not> so sure as many parents > report sleep issues with their

spectrum kids.> > Help! I am SO tired.> > > > > > > ------------ --------- --------- ---> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage..____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo. com/r/hs Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile.Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.

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I just wanted to chime in and say we have been using Melatonin in pill form

for 3 years. It works wonders, no hangover and is safe. You can get it in

the vitamin dept. of most stores. Benedryl has a drying agent and on young

children can have the exact opposite effect and make them more excitable.

Beth in Houston