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Problems with Sleeping on Orgovyx

Posted by rnpalarino1 @rnpalarino1, Mar 18 7:23am

I am almost 80 years old. Gleason score of 9. Prostate removed over four years ago. Biochemical recurrence after two years. Put on Orgovyx. I have been on and off the medication for over two years. I can’t have radiation because of complications from removal of my colon-I have what is called a J-Pouch. Orgovyx appears to be holding the cancer back and I don’t have many side effects. However sleeping is a problem. I have been using Ambien on and off to get a good night’s rest. Thoughts from the group please about how to get a good night sleep without using Ambien. Or should I just keep taking it periodically?

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jesse65 | @jesse65 | 1 day ago
In reply to @surftohealth88 "@jesse65 Thanks so much for detailed explanation < 3. I never used marijuana in any shape..." + (show)
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Thanks so much for detailed explanation < 3. I never used marijuana in any shape or form so this is all news to me and perhaps I should spend some time educating myself before embarking on this path.

I was just talking the other day with my husband about all of this and decided to find local CA regulated dispensary since I can ask them for help in finding correct product and finding correct beginner dose. It will also cut shipping cost and with summer coming it will probably help with freshness of a product too.

Once again, thanks for finding time to inform us all about edibles and for detailed explanation of different fractions of hemp. 👍

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@surftohealth88 That sound like a perfect approach. CA has a highly regulated market. If you go into a dispensary (most of the clients you'll see have gray hair and clean cut) the "budtenders" at the service counters are very knowledgeable and like to help people find the right product. There are many formulated products that have THC, CBD, and sometimes melatonin in various proportions. A starting dose of THC is 5mg. Below that there may be no effect. An experienced dose is 10 mg. A Deadhead dose is 20mg, but that's a different story. Usually Indica strains are very calming and sleep inducing. Wana brand has several sleep formulations I have used, and there are many other brands too. If you're not comfortable going in person, there is a ton of information on-line. Good luck in your journey!

I have also found great relief in meditation. I'm a beginner in that, but have found lots of Sound Bath and Tibetan Meditation albums/videos on-line. I practiced it daily, lying on my back getting radiation for 6 weeks; made the session go by effortlessly and in a calming way.

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@surftohealth88 That sound like a perfect approach. CA has a highly regulated market. If you go into a dispensary (most of the clients you'll see have gray hair and clean cut) the "budtenders" at the service counters are very knowledgeable and like to help people find the right product. There are many formulated products that have THC, CBD, and sometimes melatonin in various proportions. A starting dose of THC is 5mg. Below that there may be no effect. An experienced dose is 10 mg. A Deadhead dose is 20mg, but that's a different story. Usually Indica strains are very calming and sleep inducing. Wana brand has several sleep formulations I have used, and there are many other brands too. If you're not comfortable going in person, there is a ton of information on-line. Good luck in your journey!

I have also found great relief in meditation. I'm a beginner in that, but have found lots of Sound Bath and Tibetan Meditation albums/videos on-line. I practiced it daily, lying on my back getting radiation for 6 weeks; made the session go by effortlessly and in a calming way.

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@jesse65
Thanks so much for additional info and tips : ))) ! And those meditation videos sound really nice < 3, I will check them ASAP : )))
Hopefully "something" and possibly multiple things in synergy will give me some calm : )) - I just have to start taking care of myself (finally) *sigh...

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