Guest guest Posted January 7, 2010 Report Share Posted January 7, 2010 I really don't have much advice for you since I'm going through a similar stituation. I just wanted to let you know that I feel your pain My son got his band 2 days ago and sleeping for him has been so very difficult. He unfortunately has a cold and congestion to go along with adjusting to the band and last night I thought he was so uncomfortable with the band and could not breathe with his stopped up nose so I took the helmet off thinking he would wake up in a few hour s and I would just put the band back on. But boy was I wrong! He STTN, as usual, without his band on. Now I know he was crying mostly due to the band. I am afraid tonight is going to be a tough one maybe even worse than the first night because I know he has got to get used to his helmet. So I guess all I can say is hang in there, as I am trying to and I just keep reminding myself " it will get better and it is only temporary " Good luck! - Trevor-8months > Hi Everyone - > Our son (6 months old) has been in a helmet for 2 weeks now. Since starting the helment, I've noticed a change in his sleeping pattern. Rather than sleep 4 hours at a time, he's been waking every 2 hours. I'm trying to figure out if this is an adjustment to the helmet, teething, growth spurt, etc. I was curious if others noticed a change in sleep habits when first using the helmet. > > Many thanks, > > (mother to Eli 6-months) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I know Atripla affects our sleep with REM and all that. Does older age also play a role.. A few years ago, I;m 52 now.. I'd go to sleep at midnite and wake up at 9am. Now, I know I wake up a few times during the nite and change positions etc, I dont get out of bed to pee, etc but I don't sleep uninterrupted. any thoughts? I've never taken a sleeping pill and even now, I have no problem falling asleep and dont feel tired during the day. I just know that I wake up a few times and toss during the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I am 66 now. I used to be able to fall asleep easily and sleep soundly, just about any place, anywhere, any time whenever needed . . . or not! <GRIN>But, as I grew older, I found my sleep patterns changed. Naps were more frequent. After I got sick about 4 years ago, and then started Atripla, I experienced difficulty with sleep, much like you describe. Although I have a smallish bladder and was used to getting up at least once or twice a night to pee, after I started Atripla, it was both difficult falling to sleep and staying asleep. Restless. And tired the next day. I discussed with my doctor and after trying several different things, hit upon a mild sleep aid that works for me. My suggestion is that you talk to your doctor. It could be a number of things contributing to the problem, not just the Atripla. Exercise is also one, as well as diet, especially caffeine. JonOn Apr 13, 2012, at 11:15 AM, hoppefaith@... wrote:I know Atripla affects our sleep with REM and all that. Does older age also play a role.. A few years ago, I;m 52 now.. I'd go to sleep at midnite and wake up at 9am. Now, I know I wake up a few times during the nite and change positions etc, I dont get out of bed to pee, etc but I don't sleep uninterrupted. any thoughts? I've never taken a sleeping pill and even now, I have no problem falling asleep and dont feel tired during the day. I just know that I wake up a few times and toss during the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I am 66 now. I used to be able to fall asleep easily and sleep soundly, just about any place, anywhere, any time whenever needed . . . or not! <GRIN>But, as I grew older, I found my sleep patterns changed. Naps were more frequent. After I got sick about 4 years ago, and then started Atripla, I experienced difficulty with sleep, much like you describe. Although I have a smallish bladder and was used to getting up at least once or twice a night to pee, after I started Atripla, it was both difficult falling to sleep and staying asleep. Restless. And tired the next day. I discussed with my doctor and after trying several different things, hit upon a mild sleep aid that works for me. My suggestion is that you talk to your doctor. It could be a number of things contributing to the problem, not just the Atripla. Exercise is also one, as well as diet, especially caffeine. JonOn Apr 13, 2012, at 11:15 AM, hoppefaith@... wrote:I know Atripla affects our sleep with REM and all that. Does older age also play a role.. A few years ago, I;m 52 now.. I'd go to sleep at midnite and wake up at 9am. Now, I know I wake up a few times during the nite and change positions etc, I dont get out of bed to pee, etc but I don't sleep uninterrupted. any thoughts? I've never taken a sleeping pill and even now, I have no problem falling asleep and dont feel tired during the day. I just know that I wake up a few times and toss during the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I've had that problem as well and I am on one of your meds which is Sustiva. That one commonly causes sleep problems. In my case getting to sleep is a problem, but I do seem to be a light sleeper as well. I'm 52 as well and so I am going through perimenopause which in itself can cause sleep problems. What seems to help me sleep quite often is Valerian in tincture form. Sometimes I take two Magnesium pills (400 mg. total) to help my muscles to relax. I do have to get out of bed to pee most nights. I've had sleeping pills in my cabinet for months and I'm afraid to take them. Re: sleep changes Posted by: "hoppefaith@..." hoppefaith@... bjncarlsbad Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:21 pm (PDT) I know Atripla affects our sleep with REM and all that. Does older age also play a role.. A few years ago, I;m 52 now.. I'd go to sleep at midnite and wake up at 9am. Now, I know I wake up a few times during the nite and change positions etc, I dont get out of bed to pee, etc but I don't sleep uninterrupted. any thoughts? I've never taken a sleeping pill and even now, I have no problem falling asleep and dont feel tired during the day. I just know that I wake up a few times and toss during the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I've had that problem as well and I am on one of your meds which is Sustiva. That one commonly causes sleep problems. In my case getting to sleep is a problem, but I do seem to be a light sleeper as well. I'm 52 as well and so I am going through perimenopause which in itself can cause sleep problems. What seems to help me sleep quite often is Valerian in tincture form. Sometimes I take two Magnesium pills (400 mg. total) to help my muscles to relax. I do have to get out of bed to pee most nights. I've had sleeping pills in my cabinet for months and I'm afraid to take them. Re: sleep changes Posted by: "hoppefaith@..." hoppefaith@... bjncarlsbad Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:21 pm (PDT) I know Atripla affects our sleep with REM and all that. Does older age also play a role.. A few years ago, I;m 52 now.. I'd go to sleep at midnite and wake up at 9am. Now, I know I wake up a few times during the nite and change positions etc, I dont get out of bed to pee, etc but I don't sleep uninterrupted. any thoughts? I've never taken a sleeping pill and even now, I have no problem falling asleep and dont feel tired during the day. I just know that I wake up a few times and toss during the night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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