I guess prednisone builds up in the body. Even though I've cut the dose in half, my sleeping habits are getting worse. Last night I went to bed early because I was falling asleep on the couch. In fact, I was sleepy all day, probably due to my lack of sleeping at night. I fall asleep right away but then spend hours tossing and turning. Sometimes, if it's early enough, I take a sleep aid. Most of the time though I don't even want to look at the clock because I don't want to know anything about the passage or non-passage of time.
Maybe it's time to cut back even more on the prednisone. We'll see what my doctor says in 3 weeks. By the then I should be a zombie. At least I will be a plump zombie because I've gained 10 lbs. in 6 weeks. I am constantly eating; even had a snack this morning at 5:30. I keep easily digested, not-too-messy snacks in my bedside table so I don't have to get up and walk around the house, further waking me up.
If anyone has any suggestions on how I can sleep better, I'm all ears.
you need to reset your sleeping clock. Try taking your sleeping aid for 2 - 3 nights in a row. This will get your body used to a sleep pattern. It will also give you a few nights of restful sleep which I'm sure you could use.
ReplyDeleteNothing really ever helped me. An ativan half an hour before bed helped put me down, but I was awake like clockwork at 2am. I'd eventually drift back to sleep around 4 and get up at 7. It's a rollercoaster. I promise, it resolves a few weeks after you stop steroids completely. That first solid night of sleep is heaven. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteI had the same problem with the prednisone.I also used Ativan to put me to sleep and it worked well to help me sleep through the night. Take a milligram! I tried taking it a couple of hours before bed so I wouldn't be zonked out it the morning. Once you feel like it's a little more in control, go to 1/2 for a few nights and then stop. I took a whole last night because I was nauseated and throwing up (I think it was the broccoli cream soup at Au Bon Pan) and I was so miserable I has to take something.Have to say I was sleepy all day.
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