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I too, have been a frequent sufferer of insomnia. Meletonin has given me some relief in the past, but I have learned it's not a good idea to be on it for long periods (over 2 weeks). I've tried most of the other suggestions, with no long term relief. More recently, since cannibis (a natural remedy?) has become easily and legally obtainable in Canada, I am finding it a helpful solution for sleeping problems due to severe back and leg pain. I never tried so much as one puff in my youth, so I never dreamed I'd be a regular user as a senior ( only for sleeping). I can buy chocolate squares ( a nice treat) or oil. It doesn't really take away the pain, but it helps me relax enough to sleep. When I wake up in pain during the night, I supplement my regular prescription pain relievers with an NSAID, but on an ice pack, and usually, I go to sleep within half and hour to the morning. Believe cannibis is also legal in several states or for medical purposes.
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@heatherm
If you aren't already, try taking 200 or 300 mg of magnesium citrate or magnesium glycinate before bedtime. It seems to help some people get to sleep more easily. Otherwise you might try valerian root extract (an herb which acts as a relaxant). My wife suffers insomnia on certain nights. She now pretty much will not go to bed until she feels "sleepy". That might not be until 4am some nights. But she says if she goes in before she feels sleepy, she's very likely not going to get to sleep. She gets up at 9:30 am each morning, regardless of when she gets to sleep. She usually goes in by 2:30 or 3am. Best, Hank