Posted by 4WD on January 8, 2006, at 22:13:07
In reply to Re: Treatment-resistant insomnia and I'm sick of i, posted by vbAgent on January 8, 2006, at 15:04:50
> blueberry, thanks for responding.
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> Correct, Adderall is a powerful medication. Evident in my post, I am more comfortable taking it (and Lunesta) than a stigmatized drug like Seroquel.
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> Something else I'm considering that may affect sleep is allergies. I do have rather bad allergies coupled with perennial allergic rhinitis. If I do not take Nasacort AQ (or similar corticosteroid nasal spray) and Zyrtec along with a decongestant then I really cannot breathe through my nose; it's always very stuffy. Sometimes I get nauseous from all the buildup.
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> So, maybe if I stop ignoring allergies and nasal congestion (like someone who ignores sleep apnea) I'll sleep better and wake up more refreshed.
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> We'll see...Peace. :-)What kind of decongestant do you take? If it has ephedrine or pseudoephedrine in it, it could keep you awake. Those drugs both make me hyper and jittery.
Breathe-rite strips really help me a lot. I have to wear one to bed in order to sleep at night or else I can't breathe.
Marsha
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