Guest guest Posted October 7, 2000 Report Share Posted October 7, 2000 .... You can get Melatonin at Walmart which has the brand name of Natrol, which is usually 2 for 1 priced. You can get it in 1mg, 3mg or 5mg strengths. I started out on the 1mg which in the beginning was enough but now since my pain is so severe (am on Percocet now for pain which has just been approved in Canada) in the lumbar/SI joints I am using the 3mgs and I take 3 with my nite meds. You could also try the herb Valerian which has a relaxing effect. A friend of mine uses 1-3mg Melatonin and 1 cap Valerian to help her sleep. Try to go on the lowest dose and if it is not helping slowly add another Melatonin. It takes up to an hour I have found to kick in. Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine HCI - 10mgs) is a muscle relaxer which can also help you sleep and if the 10mgs is too strong you can cut in half. It is one of the best muscle relaxers available and not that expensive. I take 1 - 2 to 3x/day. Elavil, I started with 25mgs 3x/day and it didn't seem to help so it was pushed up to 50mgs 1 in the morning and 3 at night. It helps with the twitching of my arms and legs which at times is so bad my entire body will jump. The higher dose of Elavil will help with the depression fibro patients goes thru and help pain. Easier to take 1 pill than a fist full I think. I also take Buspar (20mgs 2x/day- Canada only has the 10mg pill) for my anxiety and Clonazepam (1mg 2x/day) for my panic. Another good herb to take is Milk Thistle (Walmart has it) which helps clean your liver and promotes new cell growth. This is important for anyone who is on a lot of meds. " My opinion only " . A friend of ours has cancer and she asked her Dr about the Milk Thistle and he highly recommended it. Super Blue Green Algae (Walmart $7 per 60) is another good one that cleans your entire system. The Algae must be started slowly and take only in the morning... some people find taking it later keeps them awake because it also can give you energy. Keep the Algae in the fridge Hope this helps you Angel Hugs aka Spark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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