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Why Cant I Sleep

DVK

By DVK
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DVK Apprentice
DVK
Posted

New to all this and only on Day number 2 of gluten-free. Since this all started I have some nights I can sleep and some like last night that 6am was the time I finally went to sleep. I start falling asleep and then its like (BAM) Wake up, then I am startled and awake after 20 minutes of sleep. WHY? Is this Normal, It Sucks :unsure: I fianlly had no choice but to take a small Quarter of Xanax, But I guess the cup of coffee at 9am and the Vitamin B Complex I took at 5 pm probably didnt help, and then of course I got to get up for the Job, I dont take Xanax ever, actually first time for this, However I dont want it to be a norm. Does this get better for sleeping once my body clears of Gluten?

DVK

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clhsc Apprentice
clhsc
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Before going gluten free I would have horrible anxiety problems and could not sleep. I was in the same pattern you are with some nights being fine and others being horrible. I finally got to the point where out of nowhere I just broke down crying because I just wanted to sleep but couldn't. My doctor put me on Lexapro for anxiety and gave me Ambien to take "as needed." It worked wonders at getting me out of the routine of not sleeping.

Now if I can't sleep I will write down everything that is bothering me and keeping me awake. It helps to know that I can't do things at three in the morning and it usually relaxes me enough to go to sleep. Then in the morning I will wake up energized and ready to go. I changed my B complex vitamin to mid-day, when I really need the boost. Also, if you work out, pay attention to when you do. If I run at night I have trouble getting to sleep.

I am now glad to report that I am sleeping better than I have in years. If you stick with the gluten free lifestyle it will get better. There have been numerous reports/studies on the relationship b/t celiac disease and anxiety. Mine has gotten so much better since being gluten free. I hope to get off the Lexapro at my check up in February. Hope you get feeling better soon! :)

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luvkin Newbie
luvkin
Posted

I came off Lexapro last June. I do not need to take it anymore since I stopped eating gluten. I still have some sleep problems, sometimes my brain will not turn off.

mtdawber Apprentice
mtdawber
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Some nights are great - tonight not so much. I wish I could sleep. I'm tired but itchy as $%**. For me the itch of DH keeps me from sleeping. I sure hope this gets better soon. :angry:

Viola 1 Rookie
Viola 1
Posted

I've solved the problem of not sleeping ... just one glass of wine each night does the trick, and I even hear it's good for you :lol:

dagreen Newbie
dagreen
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Some nights are great - tonight not so much. I wish I could sleep. I'm tired but itchy as $%**. For me the itch of DH keeps me from sleeping. I sure hope this gets better soon. :angry:

Hi,

I went to the Canadian Celiac convention in Toronto in May 06, and there is a drug for DH that stops the itch. I don't have DH, but phone the association at 1-800-363-7296. Ask your doctor or dermatologist, and they could give you something even before you see the gastroenterologist.

Danielle

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