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[Clovie]

Hahahaha, bloomin' Candy Crush!!!
GRR!!!
I've been stuck on level 60 for ages, think I've given up now! 

Sweet Pea, glad the melatonin was able to help even if only a little, and glad no palpitations! *thumbs up*

[CLKD]

thyroid function tests?

[lesley998]

It's nothing to do with thyroid CLKD.   Speaking for myself anyway.

[CLKD]

Thyroid can cause similar symptoms  - as can mania 

[lesley998]

Just wanted to update.   I have taken one quarter of a chewable 5mg melatonin every night at 9pm for the last six nights...and my sleep pattern seems to be transformed!  I feel tired and fall asleep by about 11.30.  Waking at 4.00 with hot sweat, but get back to sleep, then waking at 7.30 feeling wide awake and great! 

I hope it is ok to take 1mg every night....I will probably have a night without any soon and see what happens.  At the moment, I feel so much better, it's like it can't be 'wrong' to be taking it. 

[Taz2]

There's info here about melatonin sweet pea http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/melatonin-and-sleep

Taz x

[Rowan]

I nibble a bit of a chewable melatonin tablet too at night, the bottle is full of nibbled bits of melatonin now

[Hurdity]

Very interesting article Taz

[Clovie]

So glad its working for you Sweet Pea!!
I can't imagine a nibble off a tablet each night is going to do you any harm, its a natural occurring hormone after all.

I personally haven't had to touch either melatonin or diphenhydramine (Nytol) since I started on the utrogestan 11 nights ago 
Whether its a 'side effect' or not I'm liking the side effect of me sleeping better!!!
Its great!!

At the end of the day, whatever works for us is great. Quality of life if you cannot sleep is not good at all is it? x

So pleased for you - Long may it continue! 

[lesley998]

Thanks all, interesting article taz.

[Taz2]

It seems to explain the function of melatonin really well. I found the part which talked about the levels of "older people" interesting - although I do wish someone would clarify what they mean by "older"!!

Taz x

[pj44]

Taz   Your classed as old if your over 50   Well that's how it feels to me

[JeanneA]

The only thing that helps me have some sleep is taking amitriptyline at night or a sleeping tablet, melatonin has never really worked for me.

[lesley998]

OK.....just an update.

Since starting melatonin have not had nearly so many hot flushes and sweats.  Seriously, I've gone from four or five bad ones a day, to maybe one every three days?? Not complaining!  Long may it continue

[Rowan]

This might interest you too sweatpea  http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT01152580

If you want to know more about melatonin's other benefits, amazon have books on it.

Those who don't want to supplement with melatonin-

Sleep in a dark room, because light disrupts melatonin production. If there are light sources you can't control, you might consider wearing a sleep mask.
Make sure you get at least seven full hours of sleep.
“Power down” before bedtime. Try to turn off the computer and the television at least an hour before you turn in.
Get regular exercise. One study found that an hour on a stationary bicycle could increase melatonin levels up to three times.5 This is just an example; it doesn't mean you need to use an exercise bicycle – it just points up the value of exercise in melatonin production.5
Meditate or do some form of deep relaxation before you go to bed. A study found that a period of meditation greatly increased night-time plasma melatonin levels.6
Get some sun during the day. Sunlight inhibits melatonin production, so getting sun exposure during daylight hours gives your pineal gland (which produces the melatonin) a rest so it can spring into action at night.
Try to eat foods that contain melatonin. Mustard seeds, alfalfa and sunflower seeds, fennel seeds, and lemon verbena all contain a good amount of melatonin. Oats, tomatoes, corn, and barley, also contain melatonin, but not as much.