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Sleep Trouble Post-diagnosis

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kyhr Newbie
kyhr
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I have no trouble falling asleep, but after about 4 hours I wake up, still exhausted, and I can't go back to sleep. Sleeping pills, melatonin, etc. make the problem worse. I'm sure this is related to Celiac disease and am wondering if anyone else has this problem and knows what to do. This is affecting my performance at work.

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cyclinglady Grand Master
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How long ago were you diagnosed?  Healing can take months to up to a year based on forum member comments.  

kyhr Newbie
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I was diagnosed 4 months ago.  I have been anal about sticking to my new diet, and many of the symptoms I had before diagnosis have disappeared, but I'm suffering from lack of sleep and am wondering if anyone else has this problem.

Ennis-TX Grand Master
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Commonly Magnesium Deficiency can lead to sleep issues, there is another trick I found Follow these and does these and it might help
Doctors Best Powdered Magnesium, Take a scoop before bed, this version really helps you relax...only side effect is deep sleep with vivid dreams
Jarrow or Oregon Seed Company Pumpkin Protein, 2 tsp before bed this promotes natural melotonin and serotonin production in the brain in combination with zinc, iron, magnesium, etc. Natural little sleep aid
No caffeine 6 hours before bed.

cyclinglady Grand Master
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Four months is still a short amount of time.  I have suffered from insomnia.  Like you, I can fall asleep, but usually wake at 4:00.  I attribute my insomnia to hormonal shifts as I experience hot flashes.   Let’s hope others who have experienced insomnia will chime in.  

MattElkins Newbie
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I have been diagnosed as insomnia but terminal which is just what you say. Fall asleep super easy but after a few hours up like I’m ready for a marathon. I was prescribed trazodone to keep me asleep and has worked wonders. Talk to your doc and see if that would help you

knitty kitty Grand Master
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On 5/13/2018 at 3:40 PM, kyhr said:

I was diagnosed 4 months ago.  I have been anal about sticking to my new diet, and many of the symptoms I had before diagnosis have disappeared, but I'm suffering from lack of sleep and am wondering if anyone else has this problem.

I've been plagued with insomnia before.  I found supplementing with certain vitamins and minerals helped.  Celiac Disease causes malabsorption which results in nutritional deficiencies.  Vitamin D, and niacin (B3) helped me.  Here's an article that explains more.

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