@bustrbrwn22
I just googled "taking too much melatonin" and came up with a pile of links. There are lists of side effects from too much. I hope the magnesium helps you sleep my dear. I have taken 200mg mag. glycinate both of last 2 nights and it definitely helped me sleep better. Hank

@bustrbrwn22 I've struggled with staying asleep for more than four to five hours for almost 20 years, and only recently have I found a product that works. Melatonin and magnesium supplements did not work for me. Pennsylvania has medical marijuana, and, at the suggestion of my physiatrist, I applied for and was granted a MM card to address anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and the back/butt/leg pain from spinal stenosis and sciatica. For sleeping: I first tried a tincture purchased from a medical marijuana pharmacy that was a 1:1 ratio of CBD to THC (5.59mg/0.5ml of CBD and THC). I have never used marijuana recreationally, but I did not experience a "high" or "buzz." I felt relaxed and had no trouble falling asleep and remaining asleep for 7+ hours. Perhaps most importantly, if I woke up to roll over or had a trip to the bathroom, I was able to fall back asleep. I have never been a smoker (of anything), but I also tried a vape pen with a similar makeup to the tincture. The pharmacist who recommended the tincture said a vape pen required less "smoking" than with a dry leaf product because the oil is concentrated. The vape pen would provide the required effect more quickly than a tincture, so the pharmacist thought I might want to try the pen as an option. It takes only 3-4 fairly small "puffs" for me to feel relaxed and sleepy. I now alternate between the two: the tincture I take about 8:30 or 9:00 for a bedtime/reading time of 10:00 or 10:30, and the vape pen I use just as I go to bed. For pain, I tried a 19:1 CBD to THC tincture for use during the day. CBD actually is more effective in the presence of THC, but this product has a very, very low amount of THC (since one does have to work and function during the day). The CBD per 1 ml is about 12 mg. I found no pain relief from this product, and I am now trying a product anyone of legal age can purchase online. Full Spectrum CBD Oil Tincture -- 83 mg of CBD per 1 ml. I take 0.5 ml three times a day. It's recommended to follow a dosing regiment for 7 to 14 days before deciding does this work/not work. I am starting sessions with a physical therapist trained in the John F. Barnes method of MFR on Sept. 16, and I am holding out hope that MFR and a good physical therapist along with the high concentration CBD brings some relief. (If not, I will be talking with neurosurgeons.) I know that many people are not comfortable using a cannabis product, and I do not want to sound like I am encouraging anyone to try medical cannabis. Just sharing my experience.

@bustrbrwn22 Hi there, just want to say, when you start on the magnesium, if you are going to start to withdraw from the melatonin, don't stop it cold turkey. Stop it gradually as it is a hormone. If a doctor is helping you with this he should be telling you this also. Hormones can wreak havoc on your body, they are not to be messed with, and should be started and stopped gradually. Just an FYI, and obviously you should make sure your doc is in the loop. Ignore me if you already know all this, just want to make sure you re safe. Hank